Most professional forensic literature addresses the assessment of adults yet neglects the necessary differences that arise when working with minors.Forensic Mental Health Assessment of Childrenpresents the reader with essential knowledge and practical suggestions regarding the forensic assessment of minors involved in a variety of legal applications. Methods of evaluation are described by leading experts regarding topics frequently encountered and of great importance to the courts including: -Physical and sexual child abuse -Domestic violence -Child custody in divorce proceedings -Risk assesment for violence -Potential for rehabilitation in juvenile court cases -Special education -Childhood development and trauma as mitigating circumstances in death penalty cases In addition to reviewing a broad spectrum of topics, methods of evaluation, and the application of specific tests, chapters also address forensic assessment matters such as ethical issues, professional liability, and cultural considerations. This comprehensive resource will be indispensable to mental health practitioners and legal professionals, and of great interest to researchers and students.
Foreword by Thomas Grisso Part I An Introduction and Overview of Forensic Mental Health Assessment of Children and Adolescents 1. Introduction to Forensic Assessment of Children Part II Forensic Assessment Issues: Ethics, Lawyers, Courts, Cultural Considerations, Professional Liability 2. The Legal Contexts of Forensic Assessment of Children and Adolescents: An Overview,Lois A. Weithorn 3. Integrating Assessment, Treatment, and Justice: Pipe Dream or Possibility?,Gary B. Melton and Robin J. Kimbrough-Melton 4. Ethical Issues in Forensic Assessment of Children and Adolescents,Gerald P. Koocher 5. Ten Rules: How to Get Along Better with Lawyers and the Legal System,William E. Foote 6. Avoiding MalprlC@
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