A revised new edition of one of the top references for forensic psychologists This top professional and academic reference in forensic psychology is an established presence as both a professional reference and graduate text. This Fourth Edition is completely revised and updated for the new and rapidly growing demands of the field to reflect the new tools available to, and functions required of, present-day practitioners. The new edition expands coverage of neuropsychological assessment, eyewitness testimony, ad jury competence and decision-making, including selection, process and authority. In addition, the new ethics guidelines approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) are included and interpreted. Updated to include reframed content and the introduction of new chapter topics and authors Ideal for professional forensic psychologists and graduate students Written by experts in the field, a clinical professor of psychiatry and an associate professor of mental health policy

A revised new edition of one of the top references for forensic psychologistsThis top professional and academic reference in forensic psychology is an established presence as both a professional reference and graduate text. This Fourth Edition is completely revised and updated for the new and rapidly growing demands of the field to reflect the new tools available to, and functions required of, present-day practitioners. The new edition expands coverage of neuropsychological assessment, eyewitness testimony, ad jury competence and decision-making, including selection, process and authority. In addition, the new ethics guidelines approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) are included and interpreted.* Updated to include reframed content and the introduction of new chapter topics and authors* Ideal for professional forensic psychologists and graduate students* Written by experts in the field, a clinical professor of psychiatry and an associate professor of mental health policy

Preface ixContributors xiiiPart One Context of Forensic Psychology1 History of Forensic Psychology 3Curt R. Bartol and Anne M. Bartol2 Defining Forensic Psychology 35Randy K. Otto and James R. P. Ogloff3 Accessing the Law and Legal Literature 57David DeMatteo, Michael E. Keesler, and Heidi Strohmaier4 Practicing Ethical Forensic Psychology 85Irving B. Weiner and Allen K. Hess5 Training in Forensic Psychology 111Daniel A. Krauss and Bruce D. SalesPart Two Applying Psychology to Civil Proceedings6 Conducting Child Custody and Parenting Evaluations 137Philip M. Stahl7 Conducting Personal Injury Evaluations 171Lisa Drago Piechowski8 Identifying and Treating Educational Disabilities 197Daniel J. Reschly9 Assessing Civil Capacities 219Michele Galietta, Alexandra Garcia-Mansilla, and Barbara Stanley10 Conducting Child Abuse and Neglect Evaluations 237Lois O. CondiePart Three Applying Psychology to Criminal Proceedings11 Assessing Competency to Stand Trial 281Patricia A. Zapf, Ronald Roesch, and Gianni Pirelli12 Assessing Criminal Responsibility 315Patricia A. Zapf, Stephen L. Golding, Ronald Roesch, and Gianni Pirelli13 Specific Intent and Diminished Capacity 353Charles R. ClarkPart Four Special Applications14 Assessing Violence Risk 385Kevin S. Douglas, Stephen D. Hart, Jennifer L. Groscup, and Thomas R. Litwack15 Psychology and Law Enforcement 443Ellen M. Scrivner, David M. Corey, and Lorraine W. Greene16 Evaluating and Assisting Jury Competence in Civil Cases 469Jennifer K. Robbennolt, Jennifer L. Groscup, and Steven Penrod17 Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Adults 513Stephen J. Ross, Colin G. Tredoux, and Roy S. Malpass18 Evaluating Eyewitness Testimony of Children 561Sue D. Hobbs, Jonni L. Johnson, Gail S. Goodman, Daniel Bederian-Gardner, Michael J. Lawler, Ivan D. Vargas, and Macaria Mendoza19 Employing Polygraph Assessment 613William G. Iacono and Christopher J. Patrick20 Applying Hypnosis in Forensic Contexts 659Alan W. ScheflinPart Five Communicating Expert Opinions21 Writing Forensic Reports 711Irving B. Weiner22 Testifying in Court 733Randy K. Otto, Susan L. Kay, and Allen K. HessPart Six Intervening With Offenders23 Practicing Psychology in Correctional Settings 759Paul Gendreau and Claire Goggin24 Treating Criminal Offenders 795Robert D. Morgan, Daryl G. Kroner, Jeremy F. Mills, and Ashley B. Batastini25 Assessing and Treating Sex Offenders 839W. L. Marshall, Douglas Boer, and Liam E. MarshallAppendix: Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology 867Author Index 881Subject Index 905