Handbook of Forensic Psychology - Resource for Mental Health and Legal Professionals

Cover

Contents

Contributors

Preface

Part I: Basic Issues

Chapter 1. Psychology and the Law

Psychiatrist/Psychologist-Patient Privilege

Expert Testimony

Involuntary Civil Commitiment

Criminal Commitment

Duality and Sexual Relationships with Clients

Memory Enhancement Techniques: Repressed Memorire

Internet Psychotherapy

References

Chapter 2. An Introduction to Psychology for Attorneys

Psychology as a Science

Some General Considerations: Why Isn't Psychology as Progressive as Physics?

Getting the Most from Psychology

Conclusions

References

Chapter 3. Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology

Fundamentals of Moral Philosophy

Pedophilia as a Forensic Example

Lessons

References

Chapter 4. Forensic Report writing

Unique Features of Forensic Reports

The Forensic Report

Forensic Report writing: General Guidelines

References

Part II: Assessment

Chapter 5. Assessment of Dangerousness and Criminal Responsibility

Overview

Criminal Responsibility

Clinical versus Actuarial Assessment

Dangerousness Research

Methodological Limitations

Static Versus Dynamic Predictors of Dangerousness

Risk Assessment: The Clinical Interview

Future Directions

References

Chapter 6. Issues in the Assessment, Communication, and Management of Risk for Violence

Violence Risk Assessment

Risk Communication

Risk Management

Conclusions

References

Chapter 7. Forensic and Ethical Issues in the Assessment and Treatment of the Suicidal Patient

Goals of this Chapter

The Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit: From Adverse Event to the Courtroom

Key Tenets of a Wrongful Death Claim

Characteristic Claims in a Wrongful Death Suit

The Search for the Elusive "Standard of Care"

Suicide and Malpractice: A Study in Legal Paradox

The Problematic Interface of Ethics and Risk Management

Reducing the Risk of Lawsuit: Suggestions for Organizations and Clinical Practitioners

Risk Management after the Index Suicide

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8. Assessing Intent and Criminal Responsibility

Legal Standards

Assessing Mental Disorders

Specialized Scales for Criminal Responsibility Assessments

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9. Assessing Adjudicative Competency: Using Legal and Empirical Principles to Inform Practice

Conceptualizing Adjudicative Competency

Operationalizing and Assessing Adjudicative Competency

Improving Competency Assessment Practices

Conclusion

References

Chapter 10. Assessing Mental Competency in the Elderly

Mental Competence

Conclusion

References

Chapter 11. Child Custody Evaluations

Current Statutes

Ethical Guidelines

Procedures

Collateral Information and Record Review

Integrating Test Results and Interpreting the Data

Additional Issues

Conclusion

References

Chapter 12. Forensic Interviewing and Assessment Issues with Children

Children as Witnesses in Court

Trends in the Empirical Research into Children's Event Memory

Perspectives Prior to Evidence Gathering

Standardized Assessment Procedures

Conclusion

References

Chapter 13. Evaluation of Psychological Damages

Tort Law

Case Law

Types of Injury

Professional Issues

Approach to Evaluation: Multiple Data Source Model

Psychological Testing

Evaluation for Intellectual and Neuropsychological Impairment

Model Application

Future Directions

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 14. Detecting Malingering in Forensic Neuropsychological Evaluations in Litigants with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

What is Malingering?

Conclusion

References

Chapter 15. The Forensic Assessment of Substance Abuse

Substance Use and Criminal Behavior

Legal Issues and Substance Abuse

Asssessment

Substance Abuse Treatment

Assessment for Treatment Placement and Planning

Conclusion

References

Chapter 16. Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Diagnosis of PTSD

Prevalence

Goals for Assessment

Methods of Assessment

Conclusion

References

Part III: Mental Disorders and Forensic Psychology

Chapter 17. Conduct Disorders and Impulse Control in Children

Conduct Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Conclusion

References

Chapter 18. What Every Forensic Psychologist Should Know about Psychopathic Personality

Conceptualizations of Psychopathy

Psychopathy's Relations to ASPD and Crime

Psychopathy in Various Forensic Populations

Psychopathy: Assessment Issues

Psychopathy and Dissimulation

Psychopathy: Concurrent and Predictive Relations with Criminal Behavior

The Prognosis of Psychopathic Criminals

Conclusion: Ten Take-Home Messages for Forensic Psychologists

References

Chapter 19. Sexual Deviance and Forensic Psychology: A Primer

Sexual Deviance: A Socially Driven Problem

Forensic Psychology and Sexual Deviance: Where the Twain Meet

Forensic Attention: The Big Six

Trends in the Management of Sexual Deviates

Conclusion

References

Chapter 20. Disorders of Impulse Control

Impulsivity and Personality Disorders

Impulsivity and Cerebral Damage

Impulsivity and Substance Abuse

Impulsivity and Major Mental Disorders

Impulsivity and Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

Specific Disorders of Impulse Control

Impulse Control Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified

Repetitive Self-Mutilation

Compulsive Shopping

Conclusion

References

Chapter 21. Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation

The Nature of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation

A Brief History

Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation, and the Law

Frequent Questions and Answers

Competence Assessments of People with Developmental Disabilities

Treatment and Service Assessments

Conclusion

References

Part IV: Special Topics

Chapter 22. Issues in Eyewitness Testimony

Basic Memory Processes

Stress and Eyewitness Accuracy

Eyewitness Identification

The Relation between Accuracy and Confidence

Interviewing Techniques

The Child Witness

Emerging Research Themes

Conclusion

References

Chapter 23. In Search of Recovered Memories

Legal History of Repression

Scientific Evidence for Repression

Suggestions for Practice

Future Directions

References

Chapter 24. A Daubert Testing of Hypnotically Refreshed Testimony in the Criminal Courts

The Common-Law Approach to Hypnotically Refreshed Testimony

The Daubert Test for Scientific Reliability

Hypnotically Refreshed Testimony and the Daubert Test

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 25. A Critical Analysis of the Polygraph

Polygraph Test Procedures

Examining the Evidence

A Look at the Polygraph: The Methods

The Ethics of Use of the Polygraph: Transgressions and Concerns

Conclusion

References

Chapter 26. Nonverbal Detection of Deception in Forensic Contexts

What Is A Lie?

What Happens When Someone Lies?

How Good Are We at Spotting Lies?

How the Legal Process Affects Catching Lies Through Behavioral Clues

Conclusion

References

Chapter 27. Forensic Issues in Sexual Harassment

What Is Sexual Harassment?

How Frequently Does Sexual Harassment Occur?

Who Are the Targets of Sexual Harassment?

What Are the Psychological Effects On Victims of Sexual Harassment?

When Does Sexual Harassment Occur?

The Sexual Harassment Investigation

Sexual Harassment Treatment

Future Directions

References

Chapter 28. Legal Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect

The Weighing of Children's Needs: New Assessment Roles for Mental Health Professionals

An Overview of the Legal Process

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 29. Partner Violence: Assessment, Prediction, and Intervention

Definition of Partner Violence

Prevalence, Course, and Consequences of Male-to-Female Partner Violence

Assessment of Past Partner Violence

Predicting Future Partner Violence

Interventions in Partner Violence Cases

Conclusion

References

Chapter 30. Elder Abuse: Guidelines for Treatment

Theoretical Explanations for Elder Abuse

Risk Factors Associated with Elder Abuse

Barriers to Identifying Elder Abuse

Guidelines for the Treatment of Elder Abuse

Conclusions and Future Directions

References

Chapter 31. Involuntary Commitment

The History of Involuntary Commitment

The Legal Basis of Civil Commitment

Involuntary Commitment Procedures

Civil Commitment of Sexual Offenders

Conclusion: Ethical Issues

References

Chapter 32. Jurors Can Be Selected: Noninformation, Misinformation, and Their Strategic Uses for Jury Selection

Science and Nonscience in Jury Selection

Uses of Scientific Jury Research

Evaluation/Selection of the Jury Pool

Diagnostic Profiling: Identifying (Un)Desirable Jurors

Getting the Jurors You Want: The DIPP Method

Conclusion

References

Chapter 33. Issues of Ethnicity in Forensic Psychology: A Model for Hispanics in the United States

Competence

Sources of Bias in the Legal System

Culturally Competent Forensic Assessment

Psychological Testing

Forensic Specific Measurement

Conclusions and Directions for Future Research

References

Chapter 34. Psychology in a Secure Setting

Environmental Aspects of Correctional and Secure Settings

Psychologist Roles in Correctional and Secure Settings

Ethical Issues in the Correctional and Secure Settings

Research in Correctional and Secure Settings

Conclusion

References

Chapter 35. Evaluation of Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

Brief History of the Juvenile Justice System

Clinical Issues Relevant to Juvenile Forensic Evaluation

Psycholegal Questions Involving Youth in the Juvenile Justice System

Conclusion

References

Chapter 36. The Road to Perdition: Extreme Influence Tactics in the Interrogation Room

Forks in the Road: Varieties of Confession

The Road to Perdition: Common Interrogation Practices

Simple Escape: Physical and Emotional Stress as Impetus to Confession

Alpha and Omega: Two Basic Approaches to Persuasive Influence

The Role of Personality Variables and Psychopathology

The Consequences of False Confession

The Role of the Expert Witness

References

Chapter 37. What's Good for the Goose Cooks the Gander: Inconsistencies between the Law and Psychology of Voluntary Intoxication and Sexual Assault

Does Alcohol Use Enhance Sexual Motivation/Arousal?

Do Men and Women Believe Alcohol Increases Interest in Voluntary Sexual Activity?

Does Alcohol Use Actually Promote Voluntary Sexual Activity?

Are Men and Women Aware of the Link between Intoxication and Victimization?

Does Women's Alcohol Consumption Depend upon Sexual Intentions?

Implications for the Legal System

Conclusions

References

Index