The first handbook to explore forensic assessment from psychiatric and psychological perspectives "The editors have assembled a magnificent collaboration between psychiatrists and psychologists to bring forth critical knowledge and insight to the core competency of forensic assessment. This handbook is essential reading and a comprehensive resource for both newly minted and seasoned forensic practitioners."
—Robert I. Simon, MD, Director, Program in Psychiatry and Law, Georgetown University School of Medicine
"This long-awaited resource blows the dust off traditional standards, shakes the cobwebs out of our old ways of thinking, and shows the practical steps in producing work that will make sense to juries and withstand the most skillful cross-examination. . . . [T]here is no better resource."
—Kenneth S. Pope, PhD, ABPP, Diplomate in Clinical Psychology; coauthor, Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, Fourth Edition
"From preparation to collection to interpretation to communication of the results, this excellent, comprehensive treasure shows how to conduct forensic assessments. Each splendid evidence-based chapter is presented from the collaboration between psychologists and psychiatrists. It is a must-have resource for forensic experts as well as general practitioners or anyone wishing to understand standard of care in forensic assessment."
—Melba Vasquez, PhD, ABPP, 2011 American Psychological Association President
The practitioner-oriented coverage in the Handbook of Forensic Assessment examines:
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The current state of psychology and psychiatry—including requisite clinical competencies, ethical guidelines, and considerations of multidisciplinary collaboration
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Various approaches to assessments in criminal and civil matters
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The principles of effective preparation, data collection, and interpretation, as well as communication for each special situation
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Topics including competence to stand trial, sexual offender evaluations, addictions, child abuse, and education
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Overarching practice issues, such as practice development, retention, compensation, consultation, and forensic treatment
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Includes sample reports that demonstrate the integrative potential of both psychology and psychiatry
Incorporating a wealth of current and multidisciplinary research, the Handbook of Forensic Assessment is destined to become every mental health professional's most valuable one-stop reference for their forensic work.
Table of Contents:
Foreword vii Preface xi
Contributors xiii
PART 1 CRIMINAL MATTERS 1
1 Competence to Stand Trial 3
Kathleen P. Stafford and Robert L. Sadoff
2 Competency to Waive Miranda Rights 25
Elliot L. Atkins and Kenneth J. Weiss
3 Sentencing 49
Elliot L. Atkins and Clarence Watson
4 Competency Restoration 79
Steven E. Samuel and Timothy J. Michals
5 Sex Offender Evaluations 97
Philip H. Witt, Frank M. Dattilio, and John M. W. Bradford
6 Criminal Responsibility 121
Robert L. Sadoff and Frank M. Dattilio
7 Capital Litigation: Special Considerations 145
Alan M. Goldstein and Harold J. Bursztajn
8 Diminished Capacity in Federal Sentencing 171
Gerald Cooke and Henry R. Bleier
9 Testimonial Capacity 187
Randy K. Otto, Robert L. Sadoff, and Amanda M. Fanniff
10 Postconviction Proceedings 205
Aderonke Oguntoye and Eric Y. Drogin
11 Juvenile Delinquency and Decertification 227
Frank M. Dattilio and Laurentine Fromm
12 Addictions 255
Curtis L. Barrett and Richard F. Limoges
PART 2 CIVIL MATTERS 275
13 Personal Injury: The Independent Medical Examination in Psychology and Psychiatry 277
Laurence Miller, Robert L. Sadoff, and Frank M. Dattilio
14 Employment Discrimination and Harassment 303
Liza H. Gold and William J. Stejskal
15 Structural and Clinical Assessment of Risk of Violence 335
Kenneth Tardiff and Dawn M. Hughes
16 Child Abuse and Neglect 361
Gillian Blair and Annie G. Steinberg
17 Abuse and Neglect of Adults 391
Carla Rodgers and Mark Siegert
18 Education and Habilitation 417
Mark J. Hauser, Robert F. Putnam, and Gregory I. Young
19 Child Custody and Parental Fitness 433
Gerald Cooke and Donna M. Norris
20 Americans With Disabilities Act Evaluations 459
Lisa Drago Piechowski and Urrooj Rehman
21 Civil Commitment 479
David F. Mrad and Clarence Watson
22 Competency to Consent to Treatment 503
Nicole Foubister and Mary Connell
23 Guardianship 521
Eric Y. Drogin and Thomas G. Gutheil
24 Psychiatric and Psychological Malpractice 543
Eric Y. Drogin and Donald J. Meyer
25 Fitness for Duty 571
Lisa Drago Piechowski and Albert M. Drukteinis
26 Psychological Autopsy 593
Frank M. Dattilio and Robert L. Sadoff
PART 3 FORENSIC PRACTICE CONSIDERATIONS 613
27 Developing and Operating a Forensic Practice 615
Stanley L. Brodsky and William H. Reid
28 Interstate Practice 649
Robert L. Sadoff and Frank M. Dattilio
29 Conceptualization and Assessment of Malingering 659
Richard Rogers and Robert P. Granacher, Jr.
30 Transcultural Considerations 679
Seema Garg, Frank M. Dattilio, and Pietro Miazzo
Appendix A Scientific Glossary 697
Appendix B Legal Glossary 727
Appendix C Compendium of Cited Psychological Tests 745
Appendix D Sample Reports 751
Psychiatric Evaluation—Juvenile Decertification 751
Psychological Evaluation—Juvenile Decertification 758
Preliminary Report on Psychology Board Complaint by Ms. B Against A, PhD 777
Author Index 789
Subject Index 797
