{"product_id":"evaluation-for-guardianship-best-practices-in-forensic-mental-health-assessments","title":"Evaluation for Guardianship (Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessments)","description":"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.\n\nVolumes include the following helpful features:\nBoxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations\nTips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls\nHighlighting of relevant case law and statutes\nSeparate list of assessment tools for easy reference\nHelpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic\n\nIn 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.\n\nThis book considers those legal, ethical and assessment issues that arise when forensic mental health professionals are asked to evaluate the capacity of adults to make independent decisions about the management of their personal and financial affairs. As our population ages, the competence of those who are elderly and mentally infirmed may be challenged more and more frequently, and this book will be an invaluable resource for those involved in assessing that competence.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0195323602\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0195323602.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Barrett, Curtis L.|Drogin, Eric Y.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41580278349882,"sku":"DBV.0195323602.G","price":44.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0195323602-0.jpg?v=1785988073","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/evaluation-for-guardianship-best-practices-in-forensic-mental-health-assessments","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}