{"product_id":"forensic-assessments-in-criminal-and-civil-law-a-handbook-for-lawyers-9780199766857","title":"Forensic Assessments in Criminal and Civil Law: A Handbook for Lawyers","description":"While the vast majority of criminal and civil lawyers must at some time come into contact with a forensic mental health evaluation, either when requested by their side or by opposing counsel, most do not know enough about the practice to be informed consumers. Forensic assessments can vary\u003cbr\u003ewidely based on the assessor's personal preferences, and while there are clearly defined best practices for most evaluations, there is no official process by which legal professionals can guarantee these practices are being followed. \u003cbr\u003eDesigned to meet the specific needs of lawyers, \u003cem\u003eForensic Assessments in Criminal and Civil Law: A Handbook for Lawyers\u003c\/em\u003e provides insight into what to expect from forensic mental health evaluations and how to navigate these assessments with skill and competence. The volume is divided into sections by\u003cbr\u003eevaluation type: criminal, civil, and juvenile and family evaluations. Each chapter addresses one of the most commonly requested forensic evaluations and is written by a forensic psychologist with both academic and professional experience with that type of evaluation. Specific evaluation types\u003cbr\u003ediscussed include competence to stand trial in adults and juveniles, criminal responsibility, violence risk in adults, jury selection, eyewitness identification, personal injury claims, civil commitment, workplace disability, child custody, juveniles' risks and needs, and more. This handbook is a\u003cbr\u003ecomprehensive, one-stop resource for lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals seeking to further their knowledge of forensic assessments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ronald Roesch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 7.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780199766857\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRonald Roesch\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Roesch is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and is on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services. He has served as Editor of \u003cem\u003eLaw and Human Behavior \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003ePsychology, Public Policy, and Law\u003c\/em\u003e. He is a Past-President of the American Psychology-Law Society and was the recipient of the Society's Distinguished Contribution to Psychology and Law Award. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia A. Zapf \u003c\/strong\u003eis Associate Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, The City University of New York. Dr. Zapf is the editor of the\u003cem\u003e American Psychology-Law Society Book Series\u003c\/em\u003e and Associate Editor of \u003cem\u003eLaw and Human Behavior\u003c\/em\u003e. She is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, an Advisory Board Member for the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services, and an Editorial Board Member for \u003cem\u003ePsychology, Public Policy, and Law \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e International Journal of Forensic Mental Health.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39937652260979,"sku":"9.7802E+12","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_90a916e5-011b-4c03-a603-9ae4d5d0632a.jpg?v=1647995014","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/forensic-assessments-in-criminal-and-civil-law-a-handbook-for-lawyers-9780199766857","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}