Writing Reports for Court: An International Guide for Psychologists Who Work in the Criminal Jurisdiction

White, Jack/ Day, Andrew/ Hackett, Louisa/ Dalby, J. Thomas

ISBN 10: 1922117404 / ISBN 13: 9781922117403

Published by Australian Academic Pr, 2015

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176 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.55 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Writing Reports for Court: An International Guide for Psychologists Who Work in the Criminal Jurisdiction
• Publisher: Australian Academic Pr
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1922117404
• ISBN 13: 9781922117403
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.21 kilograms

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Synopsis

Psychologists are increasingly being asked to give evidence in court as expert witnesses, yet for some it can be a harrowing experience. Writing Reports for Court provides essential support for psychologists when preparing a court report and giving evidence.

About the Author

Jack White is the principal of White & Associates Psychologists, a specialist forensic psychology practice based in Adelaide. He has a Doctorate Degree in Psychology from the University of Adelaide and is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society. He received the 2008 Award of Distinction from the Australian Psychological Society's College of Forensic Psychologists and is a past National Chair of that College. He taught within the Forensic Psychology Masters program (1999-2010) at the University of South Australia, and currently is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Canberra. Academically he has published widely in areas that include report writing, psychometric assessment, Indigenous neuropsychology, mental impairment, intellectual disability, and criminal behavior in athletes.