Evaluation for Risk of Violence in Juveniles

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.

Features:

• Part of the successful Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessment series
• Provides step-by-step information on conducting risk assessments with juveniles
• Contains useful features like key terms, best practice sidebars, and checklists

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.

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 places juvenile risk assessment within the context of FMHA for juveniles, so those using it will find it particularly useful to incorporate into their evaluations of risk and needs for adolescents in the juvenile justice system.

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Oxford University Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Hoge, Robert; Andrews, D.A.

ISBN:

978-0-19-537041-6

Specialty:

• Psychology

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

192

Publication Year:

2009