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Author Ackerman, Marc J.

Title Essentials of forensic psychological assessment / Marc J. Ackerman
Edition Second edition
Published Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2010]
©2010

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 MELB  614.1 Ack/Eof 2010  AVAILABLE
Description xii, 334 pages ; 22 cm
regular print
Series Essentials of psychological assessment series
Essentials of psychological assessment series.
Contents 1 Introduction to Essentials of Forensic Assessment -- Essentials of Child Custody Evaluations -- Essentials of Personal Injury Assessment -- Essentials of Malingering Assessment -- Essentials of Competency to Stand Trial Assessment -- Essentials of Involuntary Civil Commitment Assessment for Mental Illness -- Essentials of Juvenile Assessment -- Essentials of Substance Abuse Assessment -- Essentials of Maltreatment Assessment Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Psychological Abuse, and Domestic Violence -- Essentials of Violence and Risk Assessment
Summary In order to properly perform forensic assessments, professionals need an authoritative source of advice and guidance on how to administer, score, and interpret these tests. This book provides guidance on custody cases, expert witness assessment, and substance abuse assessment. This fully revised edition reflects the latest developments in research and theory, including the most recent codes and standards published by the American Psychology-Law Society and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. It is a quick reference for forensic psychologists and mental health professionals involved in court cases
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Forensic psychology.
Forensic Psychiatry -- methods.
LC no. 2009046303
ISBN 0470551682 (paperback)
9780470551684 (paperback)