Competency To Stand Trial A Restoration Manual For Forensic Providers

Author : Ray S. Kim
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 179394055X

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Competency to Stand Trial: A Restoration Manual for Forensic Providers by Ray S. Kim Pdf

Competency to stand trial has become a major concern for the criminal justice system. As more and more people with mental illness are being arrested, jails are becoming the largest providers of mental health care in the United States. Many of these detainees are found incompetent to stand trial and cannot proceed with their court cases until restored to competency. In order to facilitate the movement of these cases through the forensic system, effective restoration programs need to be developed. By doing so, many challenging problems can be alleviated, such as overcrowding in jails, long waiting lists at forensic hospitals, and the overall cost to the public. This manual was written to provide guidelines for restoring competency to defendants in a structured and efficient manner. Practical information is presented to assist forensic providers from their patient's initial finding of incompetency to the final disposition of the case. In addition, instructional materials and other resources are provided, which include definitions of court terminology, educational activities, competency tests, court report templates, and a certificate of completion. Forensic providers are encouraged to customize the contents of this manual to comply with specific State statutes.

Author : Thomas Grisso
Publisher : Professional Resource Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Competency to stand trial
ISBN : 0943158516

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Competency to Stand Trial Evaluations by Thomas Grisso Pdf

Of all the different forms of forensic mental health evaluations, the most frequently requested are competency to stand trial evaluations. Dr. Grisso, a preeminent forensic researcher and teacher, has put together a field-tested manual of immense value. It is basic and straightforward, yet sufficiently complete to meet current legal requirements, professional standards, and the realistic demands of a forensic practice. Included are reviews of competency assessment instruments; discussions of ethical issues in competency evaluations of criminal defendants; case examples; and appendices detailing major legal cases, specialized evaluation tools, and reference citations.

Author : Craig West
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732331324

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Mental Competency Assessment and Training (MCAT) Program by Craig West Pdf

The Mental Competency Assessment and Training (MCAT) program curriculum offers lesson plans needed for professionals who serve in court-connected cases to assist defendants who are found incompetent to stand trial and are in need of competency restoration services to restore competency to stand trial in a criminal proceeding. The curriculum is designed to work with those who are found incompetent to stand trial as a result of mental health issues or developmental disabilities. The MCAT Program curriculum is a part of a restoration competency program that relies on case law [(e.g., Dusky v. United States, 362 U.S. 402 (1960)] and scientific research. The MCAT Program utilizes a four-phase model when assisting defendants in becoming competent to stand trial. In phase one, individuals who are attempting to restore competency are taught general legal concepts (e.g., criminal justice process, legal personnel, the burden of proof, etc.). In Phase 2 of the program, basic court etiquette and managing disruptive behaviors due to feelings of stress or anger are taught. Phase 3 of the curriculum provides information on how to work closely with counsel in a rational manner and to understand the basic defenses counsel might discuss. Phase 4 of the curriculum helps the defendant understand and better appreciate the charges brought against them and facilitate the evidentiary exploration process so that they may be better equipped to consult with counsel in a more rational manner.

Author : Ronald Roesch,Alana N. Cook
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317239192

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Handbook of Forensic Mental Health Services by Ronald Roesch,Alana N. Cook Pdf

Handbook of Forensic Mental Health Services focuses on assessment, treatment, and policy issues regarding juveniles and adults in the criminal and civil systems. Uniquely, this volume is designed for professionals who deliver mental health services, rather than researchers. Just like its parent series, its goal revolves around improving the quality of mental health care services in forensic settings. It achieves this by integrating the findings related to clinical practice, administration, and policy from trends and best practice internationally that mental health professionals can implement.

Author : Patricia Zapf,Ronald Roesch
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-12-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780195323054

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Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial by Patricia Zapf,Ronald Roesch Pdf

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:- Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations- Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls- Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes- Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference- Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topicIn 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.

Author : Irving B. Weiner,Randy K. Otto
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 727 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470639177

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Handbook of Psychology, Forensic Psychology by Irving B. Weiner,Randy K. Otto Pdf

Psychology is of interest to academics from many fields, as well as to the thousands of academic and clinical psychologists and general public who can't help but be interested in learning more about why humans think and behave as they do. This award-winning twelve-volume reference covers every aspect of the ever-fascinating discipline of psychology and represents the most current knowledge in the field. This ten-year revision now covers discoveries based in neuroscience, clinical psychology's new interest in evidence-based practice and mindfulness, and new findings in social, developmental, and forensic psychology.

Author : Ray Kim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1520605463

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Competency to Stand Trial: a Guidebook for Defendants by Ray Kim Pdf

The correctional system has become the largest provider of mental health care in our society. Due to the prevalence of mental disabilities in the criminal justice system, many defendants are found Incompetent to Stand Trial. However, defendants do not usually understand what it means to be incompetent, let alone what to do about it. The purpose of this guidebook is to help defendants better understand why they were found incompetent, what they can do about it, and how to get the best possible outcomes. In addition to giving a general overview, materials are provided to assist in the restoration of competency. This guidebook should be used in conjunction with professional forensic services.

Author : Ronald Roesch,Stephen L. Golding
Publisher : Urbana : University of Illinois Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Law
ISBN : UCAL:B4447371

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Competency to Stand Trial by Ronald Roesch,Stephen L. Golding Pdf

Author : Ronald Roesch,Patricia A. Zapf
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-13
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780199766857

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Forensic Assessments in Criminal and Civil Law by Ronald Roesch,Patricia A. Zapf Pdf

Designed to meet the specific needs of lawyers,Forensic Assessments in Criminal and Civil Law: A Handbook for Lawyers provides insight into what to expect from forensic mental health evaluations and how to navigate these assessments with skill and competence. The volume is divided into sections by evaluation type: criminal, civil, and juvenile and family evaluations. Each chapter addresses one of the most commonly requested forensic evaluations and is written by a forensic psychologist with both academic and professional experience with that type of evaluation.

Author : Lorraine T. Benuto
Publisher : Springer
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783319648804

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Toolkit for Counseling Spanish-Speaking Clients by Lorraine T. Benuto Pdf

This timely practical reference addresses the lack of Spanish-language resources for mental health professionals to use with their Latino clients. Geared toward both English- and Spanish-speaking practitioners in a variety of settings, this volume is designed to minimize misunderstandings between the clinician and client, and with that the possibility of inaccurate diagnosis and/or ineffective treatment. Coverage for each topic features a discussion of cultural considerations, guidelines for evidence-based best practices, a review of available findings, a treatment plan, plus clinical tools and client handouts, homework sheets, worksheets, and other materials. Chapters span a wide range of disorders and problems over the life-course, and include reproducible resources for: Assessing for race-based trauma. Using behavioral activation and cognitive interventions to treat depression among Latinos. Treating aggression, substance use, abuse, and dependence among Latino Adults. Treating behavioral problems among Latino adolescents. Treating anxiety among Latino children. Working with Latino couples. Restoring legal competency with Latinos. The Toolkit for Counseling Spanish-Speaking Clients fills a glaring need in behavioral service delivery, offering health psychologists, social workers, clinical psychologists, neuropsychologists, and other helping professionals culturally-relevant support for working with this under served population. The materials included here are an important step toward dismantling barriers to mental health care.

Author : Rebecca Jackson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-08
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781135596217

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Learning Forensic Assessment by Rebecca Jackson Pdf

Providing an excellent resource for forensic psychology undergraduate students, this book offers students the opportunity to learn from experts, through the collection of outstanding articles. Unlike other books in the area that are topic specific, it also gives them comprehensive coverage of the subject. Divided into five broad topic areas, it covers:professional issuesjuvenile assessmentcriminal forensic assessmentcivil forensic assessmentpervasive issues - malingering and psychopathy. Written by a group of internationally renowned contributors and including didactic information as well as pro.

Author : Glenn J. Larrabee
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780199920891

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Forensic Neuropsychology by Glenn J. Larrabee Pdf

With increasing frequency neuropsychologists are being asked to serve as experts in court cases where judgements must be made as to the cause of, and prognosis for brain diseases and injuries. This book describes the application of neuropsychology to legal issues in both the civil and criminal courts. It emphasizes a scientific basis of neuropsychology. All of the contributors are recognized as scientist-clinicians. The chapters cover common forensic issues such as appropriate scientific reasoning, the assessment of malingering, productive attorney-neuropsychologist interactions, and ethics. Also, covered are the determination of damages in personal injury litigation, including pediatric brain injury, mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury in adults (with an introduction to life care planning); neurotoxic injury; and forensic assessment of medically unexplained symptoms. Civil competencies in the elderly persons with dementia are addressed a separate chapter, and two chapters deal with the assessment of competency and responsibility in criminal forensic neuropsychology. This volume will be an invaluable resource for neuropsychologists, attorneys, neurologists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and their students and trainees.

Author : Richard Rosner,Charles Scott
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1066 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781482262292

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Principles and Practice of Forensic Psychiatry by Richard Rosner,Charles Scott Pdf

The third edition of this award-winning textbook has been revised and thoroughly updated. Building on the success of the previous editions, it continues to address the history and practice of forensic psychiatry, legal regulation of the practice of psychiatry, forensic evaluation and treatment, psychiatry in relation to civil law, criminal law and family law, as well as correctional forensic psychiatry. New chapters address changes in the assessment and treatment of aggression and violence as well as psychological and neuroimaging assessments.

Author : Harold V. Hall,Joseph Poirier
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000464689

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Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases by Harold V. Hall,Joseph Poirier Pdf

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 edition synthesizes the theoretical, empirical, and clinical literature, examining it through the lens of case application. The book is divided into three parts to look at foundational legal, ethical and applied issues; criminal forensic evaluations; and civil forensic evaluations. Chapters new to this edition address substance abuse and intoxication, interviewing and interrogation, criminal profiling, faked amnesia and recall skills, post-concussive syndrome (PCS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and trends and research directions. Clinicians, researchers and psychologists practicing in any number of related fields will be able to address relevant questions from both criminal-forensic and civil-forensic perspectives. Key features: Presents the latest advances in methodology and technology to assist forensic professional in assessment and case formulation in the search for ground truth in applied settings Outlines base rates for forensic areas of concern, especially helpful in evaluation, report writing and courtroom testimony as an expert witness Addresses complex criminal issues such as competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, mitigating defenses, and violence risk Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology for Criminal and Civil Cases, Second Edition is an invaluable resource to clinicians, experts witnesses, and legal professionals—a helpful adjunct for mental health experts to formulate sound direct and cross-examination strategies, and eliciting suggestions for forensically-related treatment and intervention.

Author : E. Basil Jackson
Publisher : Global Educational Advance, Incorporated
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 1935434152

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Competency to Stand Trial by E. Basil Jackson Pdf