Evaluating Juvenile Transfer and Disposition

Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, is professor in the Department of Psychology at Drexel University. He directs the forensic assessment clinic and the Reentry Project, both based in the department. He has published a number of books, articles, and chapters in the areas of forensic mental health assessment, diversion, and juvenile delinquency. David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology and law at Drexel University, and director of Drexel’s JD/PhD Program in law and psychology. His research interests include psychopathic personality, juvenile and adult offenders, forensic mental health assessment, and offender diversion. He is currently president of the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS; APA Division 41). Christopher King, JD, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology at Montclair State University.Sarah Filone, MS, is a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology at Drexel University.

There is no other volume that provides such a comprehensive treatment of juvenile evaluation and rehabilitation. Market the book as being the only comprehensive, current, and integrative practice guide and reference book on research, practice, and law on juvenile offender evaluation and rehabilitation. Richard Redding , JD, PhD. Professor of Psychology Chapman UniversityI very much like the inclusion of the hands-on practical information, such as the sample reports, the interview outline and the assent form. These are helpful and are nice when using the text as a course book for training graduate students. These are also helpful for practicing professionals, most of whom have not received formal training in forensic assessment so hand-on, practical information is always a benefit for this population. I would like to see this volume published. Patricia Zapf, PhD, Professor of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

• Foreword Preface 1. The Juvenile Justice System in the United States: History Relevant to Disposition, Transfer, and Reverse Transfer 2. Legal Context of Transfer, Reverse Transfer, and Disposition 3. Foundations of Evaluations 4. Developmental Aspects of Evaluation 5. Risk Assessment 6. Treatment Needs and Amenability 7. Sophistication–Maturity 8. Transfer and Reverse Transfer 9. Evaluating Disposition and Placement 10. Juvenile Resentencing 11. International Juvenile Justice Models and Trends 12. Recommendations for Law and Policy, Practice, and Research