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Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases

Harold V. Hall, Joseph Poirier

Today's increasingly sophisticated psychological and neuropsychological assessments allow for a greater understanding, and improved evaluations, in forensic psychology. By integrating discussions of modern psychological and neuropsychological tests, with extant civil and criminal cases, Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases, Second Edition serves as a fully-updated, professional resource outlining modern behavioral science’s impact on the legal system. This second

Forensic Mental Health Practice and the Law

David DeMatteo, Daniel A. Krauss, Sarah Fishel, Kellie Wiltsie

This book is an up-to-date, scholarly, and comprehensive primer that provides foundational knowledge about the laws most relevant to forensic practice. The authors address relevant court cases, statutes, court rules, administrative regulations, and ethical standards and guidelines, among other applicable topics for clinicians, researchers, and consultants. As knowledge of the legal system can greatly benefit forensic mental health professionals, the book offers discussion of exemplar state laws

Forensic Mental Health Evaluations in the Digital Age

Ashley B. Batastini, Michael J. Vitacco

This is the first book devoted to the use of social media and other internet-derived data in forming forensic clinical opinions of behavior. Designed for mental health practitioners, it outlines the challenges and the benefits of incorporating digital information in forensic assessments. It offers best practice guidelines geared to both criminal and civil psycho-legal questions. Each chapter includes a brief overview of the psycho-legal issues, clinical applications of consulting internet-based

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DYING FOR THE JOB

John M. Violanti

When one thinks of police work, the immediate danger of this occupation comes to mind—the everyday threat of violence, death, and witnessing traumatic events in their work. Less noted however is the physical and psychological danger associated with police work, including harmful environmental exposure, stress and trauma. Based on research, the adverse health and psychological consequences of this occupation far outweigh the dangers of the street. The primary purpose of this book is therefore to

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Interpreting the MMPI-3

Yossef S. Ben-Porath, Martin Sellbom

An essential guide to detailed and accurate interpretation of the MMPI-3 The MMPI-3 builds on the history and strengths of the MMPI instruments to provide an empirically validated, psychometrically up-to-date standard for psychological assessment. Updating and expanding the information found in MMPI-3 test manuals, Interpreting the MMPI-3 is an indispensable resource for practicing clinicians and a vital textbook for graduate psychological assessment courses that use and study this singular psyc

Evaluations of Police Suitability and Fitness for Duty

David M. Corey, Mark Zelig

This book provides practical guidance for conducting the two most common psychological evaluations performed by police psychologists: evaluations of the psychological suitability of police candidates and the psychological fitness of incumbent police officers.

Recommended by David M. Corey

Clinical Applications of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders

Matt Yalch, Abby L. Mulay

Transforming understanding and treatment of personality disorders with cutting-edge, evidence-based insights Clinical Applications of the DSM-5 Alternative Model for Personality Disorders is an important reference for clinicians and researchers using the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD)—a dimensional diagnostic system for understanding personality pathology. The book covers the history, theoretical background, research evidence, and clinical application of the AMPD. With contri

Assessing Police and Other Public Safety Personnel with the MMPI-3

David M. Corey, Yossef S. Ben-Porath

A hands-on guide for using the MMPI-3 when assessing suitability and fitness for duty of public safety personnel Factors unique to police and public safety candidate selection require adjustments to standard guidelines when interpreting MMPI-3 scores. David M. Corey and Yossef S. Ben-Porath’s latest work broadly focuses on use of the MMPI-3 in both prehire suitability evaluations and posthire fitness-for-duty evaluations of individuals in public safety occupations. This practical guide was writt

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