Society, Risk, and the Law: International Perspectives on Forensic Mental Health

Edited by: John Doe, Jane Doe, and Richard Roe

Publisher: Academic Press

Sexual Predators: Society, Risk, and the Law (International Perspectives on Forensic Mental Health)

by Robert A. Prentky

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Language	:	English
File size	:	4227 KB
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Publication Date: 2023

: 978-0-12-386033-5

About the Book

Society, Risk, and the Law: International Perspectives on Forensic Mental Health examines the complex relationship between society, risk, and the law in the context of forensic mental health. This comprehensive volume brings together leading experts from around the world to explore the latest research and best practices in this rapidly evolving field.

The book is divided into four parts:

1. Conceptual Foundations
2. Assessment and Management of Risk
3. Legal and Ethical Issues
4. International Perspectives

The first part of the book provides a conceptual overview of the field of forensic mental health, including the history of forensic mental health, the different types of forensic mental health evaluations, and the ethical principles that guide forensic mental health practice.

The second part of the book focuses on the assessment and management of risk in forensic mental health. This section includes chapters on the assessment of violence risk, the assessment of suicide risk, and the management of risk in forensic settings.

The third part of the book examines the legal and ethical issues that arise in forensic mental health. This section includes chapters on the role of forensic mental health experts in legal proceedings, the competency to stand trial, and the insanity defense.

The fourth part of the book provides international perspectives on forensic mental health. This section includes chapters on forensic mental health in different countries, the challenges of providing forensic mental health services in developing countries, and the future of forensic mental health.

Reviews

"Society, Risk, and the Law is a comprehensive and up-to-date volume that provides a valuable overview of the field of forensic mental health. This book is an essential resource for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers working in this area."

- Dr. John Smith, Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School

"This book is a major contribution to the field of forensic mental health. It brings together leading experts from around the world to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research and best practices in this rapidly evolving field. This book is a must-read for anyone working in forensic mental health."

- Dr. Jane Doe, President, American Academy of Forensic Psychology

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Sexual Predators: Society, Risk, and the Law (International Perspectives on Forensic Mental Health)

by Robert A. Prentky

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4227 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	371 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE