Forensic Psychological Assessment in Practice: Case Studies presents a set of forensic criminal cases as examples of a scientist-practitioner model for forensic psychological assessment. The cases involve a number of forensic issues, such as criminal responsibility, violence risk assessment, treatment planning, and referral to long-term forensic care. Likewise, different types of offenses are covered, for example, sexual offending, arson, homicide, robbery, and domestic violence.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Case Studies: A range of forensic criminal cases are explored.
- Diverse Forensic Issues: Topics include criminal responsibility and violence risk assessment.
- Variety of Offenses: Covers sexual offending, arson, homicide, robbery, and domestic violence.
- Mental Disorders Addressed: Discusses psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, psychopathy, and other personality disorders.
- Target Audience: Useful for both novice and experienced forensic psychologists and psychiatrists.
Additional Information
The authors address a variety of mental disorders including psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, psychopathy, and other personality disorders. The book will be useful for novice and experienced forensic psychologists and psychiatrists who are looking for case studies that integrate the most recent empirical evidence with psychological test findings.
