Evaluating Juvenile Transfer and Disposition: Law, Science, and Practice

Focusing on juvenile transfer and disposition evaluations, this volume provides an up-to-date integration of current law, science, and practice with respect to juvenile risk assessment, treatment needs/amenability, and sophistication-maturity.

Author: Kirk Heilbrun,David Dematteo,Christopher King
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 05/12/2017
Pages: 366
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781138957947

About the Author

Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, is professor in the Department of Psychology at Drexel University. He directs the forensic assessment clinic and the Reentry Project, both based in the department. He has published a number of books, articles, and chapters in the areas of forensic mental health assessment, diversion, and juvenile delinquency.

David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology and law at Drexel University, and director of Drexel's JD/PhD Program in law and psychology. His research interests include psychopathic personality, juvenile and adult offenders, forensic mental health assessment, and offender diversion. He is currently president of the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS; APA Division 41).

Christopher King, JD, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology at Montclair State University.

Sarah Filone, MS, is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Drexel University.