Evaluating Eyewitness Identification

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 testifying in court.

Volumes include the following helpful features:

- Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations

- Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls

- Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes

- Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference

- Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic

In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations.


Author: Brian Cutler, Margaret Bull Kovera
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 01/25/2010
Pages: 168
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780195372687

About the Author

Brian Cutler is a professor at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.

Margaret Bull Kovera is Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York.

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