Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles is designed to present the current state of the field, in terms of law, ethics, research and practice. Reflecting the efforts of almost 50 expert contributors, this comprehensive reference provides a basis for conducting forensic mental health assessments consistent with the state of the field as it currently exists and the standard of care that is emerging. This must-have resource contains coverage of: Mainstream topics such as civil commitment, termination of parental rights, and federal sentencing evaluations Psycho-legal topics such as clergy and teacher sexual abuse, elder abuse, and end of life issues The appropriate application of instruments frequently used in clinical psychology to address psycho-legal issues Ideal for forensic mental health professionals, civil and criminal attorneys, and advanced students, Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles is the definitive comprehensive reference in the field. "e;Alan Goldstein has his finger on the pulse of forensic psychology. He and his A-list contributors showcase a striking array of classic conundrums and budding courtroom controversies. Remarkably, their analysis is as deep as their coverage is broad. There are two or three works that simply have to be on the shelf of every forensic psychologist. This book is one of them."e;

Forensic Psychology: Emerging Topics and ExpandingRoles is designed to present the current state of thefield, in terms of law, ethics, research and practice. Reflectingthe efforts of almost 50 expert contributors, this comprehensivereference provides a basis for conducting forensic mental healthassessments consistent with the state of the field as it currentlyexists and the standard of care that is emerging.This must-have resource contains coverage of:* Mainstream topics such as civil commitment, termination ofparental rights, and federal sentencing evaluations* Psycho-legal topics such as clergy and teacher sexual abuseelder abuse, and end of life issues* The appropriate application of instruments frequently used inclinical psychology to address psycho-legal issuesIdeal for forensic mental health professionals, civil andcriminal attorneys, and advanced students, ForensicPsychology: Emerging Topics and Expanding Roles is thedefinitive comprehensive reference in the field."Alan Goldstein has his finger on the pulse of forensicpsychology. He and his A-list contributors showcase a strikingarray of classic conundrums and budding courtroom controversies.Remarkably, their analysis is as deep as their coverage is broad.There are two or three works that simply have to be on the shelf ofevery forensic psychologist. This book is one of them."

Foreword.Preface.Contributors.PART ONE: EXPANDING ROLES AND EMERGING AREAS OF PRACTICE.1. Forensic Psychology: Toward a Standard of Care (Alan M.Goldstein, Ph.D., ABPP).PART TWO: FORENSIC ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY.2. A Principles-Based Approach to Forensic Mental HealthAssessment: Utility and Update (Kirk Heilbrun, Ph.D., ABPP,Geoffrey Marczyk, J. D., Ph.D., David DeMatteo, J. D., Ph.D., andJenette Mack-Allen, Psy.D.).3. Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2 (Roger L. Greene,Ph.D.).4. The Personality Assessment Inventory: Issues in Legal andForensic Settings (Leslie C. Morey, Ph.D., Megan B. Warner, Ph.D.,and Christopher J. Hopwood, M.S.).5. Rorschach Assessment in Forensic Cases (Irving B. Weiner,Ph.D., ABPP).6. Neuropsychology for the Forensic Psychologist (Wilfred G. vanGorp, Ph.D., ABPP).PART THREE: ETHICAL ISSUES IN FORENSIC PRACTICES.7. Ethics and Forensic Psychological Practice (Paul D.Lipsitt, LL.B., Ph.D., ABPP).8. Legal and Ethical Issues in Accessing and Utilizing ThirdParty Information (Randy K. Otto, Ph.D., ABPP, ChristopherSlobogin, J.D., LL.M., and Stuart A. Greenberg, Ph.D., ABPP).PART FOUR: CIVIL FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY.9. Recent Civil Decisions: Implications for Forensic MentalHealth Experts (John Petrila, J.D., LL.M.).10. The Role of the Psychologist in Civil Commitment (David F.Mrad, Ph.D., ABPP, Erik Nabors, J.D., Ph.D.).11. Evaluating Capacity to Consent to Treatment (Jennifer Moye,Ph.D., Michele J. Karel, Ph.D., and Jorge C. Amesto, Ph.D.).12. Termination of Parental Rights (Lois Oberlander Condie,Ph.D., ABPP, and Don Condie, M.D.).PART FIVE: CRIMINAL FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY.13. Recent Criminal Legal Decisions: Implications for ForensicMental Experts (Michael L. Perlin, J.D.).14. The Role of Forensic Mental Health Experts in FederalSentencing Proceedings (Daniel A. Krauss, J.D., Ph.D., and Alan M.Goldstein, Ph.D., ABPP).15. Postconviction Assessment (Eric Y. Drogin, J.D., Ph.D.,ABPP).PART SIX: FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS IN THE COURTROOM.16. Expert Witness Testimony: Law, Ethics and Practice (StevenC. Bank, Ph.D., ABPP, and Ira K. Packer, Ph.D., ABPP).17. Lessons for Forensic Practice Drawn from the Law ofMalpractice (Stuart A. Greenberg, Ph.D., ABPP, Daniel W.Shuman).18. Off the Witness Stand: The Forensic Psychologist asConsultant (Eric Y. Drogin and Curtis L. Barrett).19. The Disability Psychological Independent Medical Evauation:Case Law, Ethical Issues, and Procedures (Diavid A. Vore).20. Workplace Violence: Advances in Consultation and Assessment(Harley V. Stock, Ph.D., ABPP).PART EIGHT: SPECIAL POPULATIONS.21. Forensic Assessment from a Developmental Perspective (RandyBorum, Psy.D, ABPP, and Thomas Grisso, Ph.D., ABPP).22. Psychological Evaluation and Testimony in Cases of Clergyand Teacher Sex Abuse(William E. Foote, Ph.D., ABPP).23. Correctional Psychology: Law, Ethics and Practice (Joel A.Dvoskin, Ph.D., ABPP, Erin M. Spiers, Psy.D., and Stanley L.Brodsky, Ph.D.).24. Evaluating the Psychological Sequelae of Elder Abuse.25. Forensic Issues at the End of Life (Barry Rosenfeld, Ph.D.,ABPP, and Colleen McClain Jacobson, Ph.D.).PART NINE: SPECIAL TOPICS IN FORENSIC PRACTICE.26. Judicial Decision Making About Forensic Mental HealthEvidence (Richard E. Redding, J.D., Ph.D., and Daniel C. Murrie,Ph.D.).27. Psychopathology of Homicide (Louis B. Schlesinger,Ph.D., ABPP).28. Forensic Hypnosis (Susan C. Knight, Ph.D., and Robert G.Meyer, Ph.D., ABPP).Author Index.Subject Index.