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Cultural and Linguistic Considerations in Forensic Mental Health Assessment
A Guide for Clinicians
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
798 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
As English-speaking societies become increasingly diverse, clinical psychologists are often called upon to work with individuals from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and religious backgrounds. These intersecting identities shape an individual's lived experience and can significantly impact the accuracy of psychological evaluations. It is therefore critical for clinicians to account for cultural differences, particularly in forensic mental health assessment, due to the disproportionate number of individuals from diverse backgrounds who come into contact with the legal system and the weighty consequences which can stem from forensic evaluation.Cultural and Linguistic Considerations in Forensic Mental Health Assessment summarizes the emerging psychological research and legal and mental health practice guidelines surrounding work with diverse populations, particularly as these issues pertain to forensic mental health evaluations. It focuses on the evaluation of individuals whose cultural, linguistic, or community experiences differ from those of the evaluator--an increasingly common reality in clinical practice. The book provides clinicians and trainees with a foundation for conducting culturally informed and context sensitive assessments and guides researchers by identifying gaps, methodological challenges, and future directions in the study of cross-cultural forensic mental health assessment. Ultimately, the authors call for more accurate, equitable, and culturally responsive evaluations for those who are historically overrepresented, yet often underserved, within forensic systems.
1 429 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
The only professional resource to focus exclusively on research methods in forensic psychology With specific advice on topics of particular importance to forensic specialists, Research Methods in Forensic Psychology presents state-of-the-discipline summaries of the issues that relate to psychology and law research.Edited by renowned experts in the field, this resource features contributions by leading scholars in forensic psychology and law, with discussion of relevant topics such as: Meta-analysisJury decision makingInternet-based data collectionLegal research techniques for the social scientistOffender treatmentCompetence to stand trialCriminal profilingFalse confessions and interrogationsTrial-related psycho-legal issuesAccuracy of eyewitnesses and childrenViolence risk assessmentThis comprehensive guide is designed for a wide range of scholars and legal professionals, presenting a succinct overview of the field of psychology and law as viewed by some of the world's foremost experts.