Mental health professionals in forensic arenas

Mental health professionals in forensic arenas

The authors discuss a variety of forensic matters using cases in which they have been involved as experts. Pertinent issues are illustrated in cases in which the offender is charged with homicide. The need for a comprehensive evaluation, the importance of corroboration of the offender's stateme...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of police and criminal psychology 1997-09, Vol.12 (2), p.35-41
Hauptverfasser: Heide, Kathleen M., Solomon, Eldra P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Corroboration
Forensic psychiatry
Forensic sciences
Homicide
Medical personnel
Mental health professionals
Psychology
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Zusammenfassung:The authors discuss a variety of forensic matters using cases in which they have been involved as experts. Pertinent issues are illustrated in cases in which the offender is charged with homicide. The need for a comprehensive evaluation, the importance of corroboration of the offender's statements, and the value of preparing a thorough report are discussed.
ISSN:0882-0783
1936-6469
DOI:10.1007/BF02806700