Forensic psychology reconsidered: a critique of mental illness and the courts

Introduction to forensic psychology -- The social construction of mental illness and the law -- From the asylum to the penitentiary: a historical perspective -- Competency to stand trial (CST) -- Other types of legal competencies -- Criminal responsibility: state of mind at the time of the crime and...

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Authors: Polizzi, David (Author) ; Draper, Matthew (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York London Routledge 2016
In:Year: 2016
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UB: KB 20 A 7790
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Keywords:
Forensic Psychology
Criminal Law > Psychological aspects
USA > Gerichtliche Psychologie > Strafjustiz
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Summary:Introduction to forensic psychology -- The social construction of mental illness and the law -- From the asylum to the penitentiary: a historical perspective -- Competency to stand trial (CST) -- Other types of legal competencies -- Criminal responsibility: state of mind at the time of the crime and the insanity -- Defense -- Coerced treatment, medication, and mental health courts -- Drug courts -- Eyewitness memory -- Closing reflections
Item Description:Literaturangaben
Physical Description:ix, 218 Seiten 24 cm
ISBN:9781138939950
9780323263122