Forensic Assessment Of Violence Risk

Author : Mary Alice Conroy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470179732
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Forensic Assessment of Violence Risk written by Mary Alice Conroy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-02-13 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic Assessment of Violence Risk: A Guide for Risk Assessment and Risk Management provides both a summary of research to date and an integrated model for mental health professionals conducting risk assessments, one of the most high-stakes evaluations forensic mental health professionals perform.

Author : Randy K. Otto
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136914595
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Violence Risk Assessment written by Randy K. Otto and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-04-27 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive Handbook of original chapters serves as a resource for clinicians and researchers alike. Two introductory chapters cover general issues in violence risk assessment, while the remainder of the book offers a comprehensive discussion of specific risk assessment measures. Forensic psychology practitioners, mental health professionals who deal with the criminal justice system, and legal professionals working with violent offenders will find the Handbook of Violence Risk Assessment to be the primary reference for the field.

Author : Kirk Heilbrun
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780199708666
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evaluation for Risk of Violence in Adults written by Kirk Heilbrun and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-03 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Kirk Heilbrun
Publisher : OUP USA
ISBN 13 : 0195369815
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evaluation for Risk of Violence in Adults written by Kirk Heilbrun and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2009-06-03 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book synthesizes the important developments in violence risk assessment with adults, particularly over the last two decades. Because violence risk is such a wide-ranging field, this volume focuses specifically on violence risk assessment as a process - including the steps that are indicated, the role of specialized risk assessment tools, the scientific and applied debates surrounding this area, and the integration of risk assessment into the evaluation.

Author : Kevin D. Browne
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470019026
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Assessments in Forensic Practice written by Kevin D. Browne and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessments in Forensic Practice: A Handbook provides practical guidance in the assessment of the most frequently encountered offender subgroups found within the criminal justice system. Topics include: criminal justice assessments offenders with mental disorders family violence policy and practice

Author : Joel T. Andrade, PhD, LICSW
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826199046
Total Pages : 681 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Violence Risk Assessment and Treatment written by Joel T. Andrade, PhD, LICSW and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-03-23 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book describes violence risk assessment in both juveniles and adults, incorporating dynamic and static factors, along with treatment alternativesÖ..Research and practice are combined quite nicely, along with assessment and treatment. There is something for everyone here." Score: 91, 4 stars --Doody's "Forensic clinicians will find this book to be a valuable reference book as well as a very useful clinical treatment guide relevant to violent offenders." --Jeffrey L. Metzner, MD Mental health practitioners are confronted with the difficult task of assessing the risk that offenders pose to the general public. This comprehensive volume provides practitioners with the knowledge and insight necessary to conduct violence risk assessments, and to synthesize clinical and research data into comprehensive reports and oral testimony. Violence risk assessment requires a well-formulated and comprehensive risk management plan. Andrade and the authors present that plan, and demonstrate how it can be clearly implemented in practice. With numerous clinical case studies, this book illustrates the process of conducting violence risk assessments, outlines the tools used in these evaluations, and explains how information is translated into an overall assessment and guide for future risk management. Key Features: Investigates the etiology of violent behavior, and provides a review and analysis of recent literature Discusses both adult and youth violence, providing insight into the developmental course of aggressive behavior throughout the lifespan Contains chapters on special populations, including female offenders, intimate partners, psychopathic and mentally ill offenders, and sexually abusive youth Useful to practitioners from various fields including social work, psychology, and psychiatry, as well as students in these disciplines Ultimately, this book provides practitioners with an understanding of risk assessment, treatment, and risk management, serving as an authoritative guide to applying empirical findings to mental health practice.

Author : Christopher D. Webster
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470058978
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Violence Risk written by Christopher D. Webster and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-02-06 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The decision to release someone from psychiatric hospital, forensic services or prison is often controversial, and forensic psychologists play a key role in assessing the risk of recidivism. In Violence Risk, Chris Webster and Steve Hucker discuss the accuracy of prediction and highlight how violence assessments would improve if well-established findings became entrenched in clinical and research practice. Although the authors write the majority of the text, specialist colleagues add essential material on subjects such as averting spousal assault, sex offending, and improving community support.

Author : Jay P. Singh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199386293
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Perspectives on Violence Risk Assessment written by Jay P. Singh and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the world's prison population continuing to grow and the number of secure inpatient beds in psychiatric hospitals on the rise, establishing valid and reliable methods of identifying individuals who will commit violent acts is an important global health and public safety issue. One approach to identifying future offenders is through the use of risk assessment--unstructured and structured methods of predicting the likelihood of antisocial behavior. Although much has been written on the performance of risk assessment in research settings, little is known about current standards of practice and relevant public policy across the globe. International Perspectives on Violence Risk Assessment includes chapters by leading risk assessment scholars in more than 15 countries and explores the topic from a truly international outlook. Using findings from the seminal International Risk Survey (IRiS), the largest qualitative study in the history of the field, current assessment, management, and monitoring practices on six continents are explored. Authors identify and describe the most commonly used risk assessment tools, examine risk communication preferences, and provide recommendations for mental health practitioners, criminal justice professionals, and legal professionals. Finally, authors review the seminal research studies, current practice guidelines, and relevant legal statutes of their jurisdictions. This volume serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in this rapidly evolving field.

Author : Kevin S. Douglas
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131551835X
Total Pages : 611 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Violence Risk Assessment written by Kevin S. Douglas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-29 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Violence Risk Assessment, Second Edition, builds on the first edition’s comprehensive discussion of violence risk assessment instruments with an update of research on established tools and the addition of new chapters devoted to recently developed risk assessment tools. Featuring chapters written by the instrument developers themselves, this handbook reviews the most frequently used violence risk assessment instruments—both actuarial and structured professional judgment—that professionals use to inform and structure their judgments about violence risk. Also included are broader chapters that address matters such as the consideration of psychopathy and how the law shapes violence risk assessment. Already the primary reference for practitioners, researchers, and legal professionals in this area, this second edition’s easy-to-access, comprehensive, and current information will make it an indispensable reference for those in the field.

Author : Christopher D. Webster
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118485467
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Violence Risk - Assessment and Management written by Christopher D. Webster and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expanded and updated new edition reflects the growing importance of the structured professional judgement approach to violence risk assessment and management. It offers comprehensive guidance on decision-making in cases where future violence is a potential issue. Includes discussion of interventions based on newly developed instruments Covers policy standards developed since the publication of the first edition Interdisciplinary perspective facilitates collaboration between professionals Includes contributions from P.Randolf Kropp, R. Karl Hanson, Mary-Lou Martin, Alec Buchanan and John Monahan