Available from Wiley.
By Eric Y. Drogin, Frank M. Dattilio, Robert L. Sadoff and Thomas G. Gutheil
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
The practitioner-oriented coverage in the Handbook of Forensic Assessment examines:
- The current state of psychology and psychiatry – including requisite clinical competencies, ethical guidelines, and considerations of multidisciplinary collaboration
- Various approaches to assessments in criminal and civil matters
- The principles of effective preparation, data collection, and interpretation, as well as communication for each special situation
- Topics including competence to stand trial, sexual offender evaluations, addictions, child abuse, and education
- Overarching practice issues, such as practice development, retention, compensation, consultation, and forensic treatment
- Includes sample reports that demonstrate the integrative potential of both psychology and psychiatry
Incorporating a wealth of current and multidisciplinary research, the Handbook of Forensic Assessment is destined to become every mental health professional’s most valuable one-stop reference for their forensic work.
824 pp 2011
Other Books Available from Dr. Dattilio
The Therapeutic Relationship in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Case Studies Within Psychotherapy Trials: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Mental Health Experts: Roles and Qualifications
Practical Approaches to Forensic Mental Health Testimony
