Evaluating Capacity to Waive Miranda Rights (Guides to Best Practices for Forensic Mental Health Assessme)

Goldstein, Alan

ISBN 10: 0195366174 / ISBN 13: 9780195366174

Published by Oxford University Press, U.S.A., 2010

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Series: Guides to Best Practices for Forensic Mental Health Assessments. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMK; MMH; MMQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 141 x 15. Weight in Grams: 272. . 2010. 1st Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evaluating Capacity to Waive Miranda Rights (Guides to Best Practices for Forensic Mental Health Assessme)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195366174
• ISBN 13: 9780195366174
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

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.

This book considers those legal, ethical and assessment issues that arise when forensic mental health professionals are asked to evaluate an individual's capacity to waive his or her Miranda rights, and the subsequent validity of the confession.

About the Author

Alan Goldstein: Distinguished Professor of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York.

Naomi E. Sevin Goldstein: Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.