Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial

Ronald Roesch, Patricia Zapf

ISBN 10: 019532305X / ISBN 13: 9780195323054

Published by Oxford University Press Inc, US, 2008

About this Item

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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 019532305X
• ISBN 13: 9780195323054
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 1.27W x 13.72H x 20.83D centimeters 1.27 centimeters width by 13.72 centimeters height by 20.83 centimeters depth
• Weight: 249 grams

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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.

About the Author

Patricia Zapf is Associate Professor, Department of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Lithia, FL.

Ronald Roesch is Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University in Canada.