Evaluation of Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial
- ISBN-10
- 0190261617
- ISBN-13
- 9780190261610
- Category
- Child psychiatry
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Author
- Ivan Kruh
Description
This title addresses the evaluation of the competence of juveniles to stand trial. Topics covered include: the legal context; forensic mental health concepts; empirical foundations and limits application; preparation for evaluation; data collection; interpretation; and, report writing and testimony.
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