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Author Heilbrun, Kirk.

Title Evaluation for risk of violence in adults / Kirk Heilbrun
Published New York : Oxford University Press, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 187 pages) : illustrations
Series Best practices in forensic mental health assessment
Best practices in forensic mental health assessment.
Contents FOUNDATION; APPLICATION; References; Tests and Specialized Tools; Cases and Statutes; Key Terms; Index; About the Author
Summary 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 testifyi
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Violence -- Risk assessment
Dangerously mentally ill -- Risk assessment
Forensic psychology.
Forensic Psychiatry -- methods
Mentally Ill Persons -- psychology
Risk Assessment -- methods
Social Behavior Disorders
Violence -- psychology
PSYCHOLOGY -- Forensic Psychology.
Forensic psychology
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780199708666
0199708665