Brian Cutler, Margaret Bull Kovera

Evaluating Eyewitness Identification

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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: BL Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations BL Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls BL Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes BL Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference BL 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9780195372687
• ISBN-10: 0195372689
• Artikelnr.: 28523889

Autorenporträt

Brian Cutler is a professor at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Margaret Bull Kovera is Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York.