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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454479803321

Autore

Packer Ira K

Titolo

Evaluation of criminal responsibility [[electronic resource] /] / Ira K. Packer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2009

ISBN

0-19-023021-5

9786612367540

1-282-36754-4

0-19-972405-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (212 p.)

Collana

Best practices in forensic mental health assessment

Disciplina

614/.1

Soggetti

Insanity (Law)

Criminal liability

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The legal context -- Forensic mental health concepts-- Empirical foundations and limits -- Preparation for the evaluation -- Data collection -- Interpretation -- Report writing and testimony.

Sommario/riassunto

Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifyin