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Record Nr.

UNINA9910816338103321

Autore

Hoge Robert D. <1939->

Titolo

Evaluation for risk of violence in juveniles [[electronic resource] /] / Robert D. Hoge and D.A. Andrews

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2010

ISBN

0-19-023018-5

1-282-38235-7

9786612382352

0-19-970821-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (183 p.)

Collana

Best practices in forensic mental health assessment

Altri autori (Persone)

HogeRobert D. <1939->

AndrewsD. A <1941-> (Donald Arthur)

Disciplina

614.15

Soggetti

Youth - Psychological testing

Risk assessment

Youth and violence - United States - Prevention

Juvenile delinquency - United States - Prevention

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

Contents; FOUNDATION; APPLICATION; References; Tests and Specialized Tools; Cases and Statutes; Key Terms; Index; About the Authors

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 testifyi