Handbook of forensic mental health with victims and offenders : assessment, treatment, and research

Springer, David W. (Added Author). Roberts, Albert R. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780826115140
ISBN: 0826115144
Physical Description: print
xvi, 623 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Publisher: New York : Springer, c2007.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

Section I: Introduction and overview. 1. Forensic social work in the 21st century / David W. Springer and Albert R. Roberts -- Section II: Forensic risk assessment, roles, and specialized practices. 2. Double jeopardy : risk assessment in the context of child maltreatment and domestic violence / Aron Shlonsky and Colleen Friend -- 3. Prevention of prisoner sudden deaths : safety guidelines and suicide screening protocols / Kenneth R. Vender and Albert R. Roberts -- 4. Forensic social work and expert witness testimony in child welfare / Carlton E. Munson -- 5. Expert testimony on woman battering and its effects / Evan Stark -- 6. The role of the forensic social worker in developing mitigation evidence / John P. Niland -- 7. Emerging trends in batterer intervention programming : equipping forensic workers for effective practice / Fred Buttell and Michelle Mohr Carney --