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Legal issues in clinical practice with victims of violence

서명/저자: Legal issues in clinical practice with victims of violence / John E. B. Myers

내용주기: 완전내용Part I. The basics -- The American legal system -- Part II. The criminal justice system -- Crimes and defenses -- Criminal investigation and trial -- Hearsay -- Part III. The civil justice system -- Family law -- Child protective services and juvenile court -- Voluntary and involuntary mental health treatment -- Part IV. Clinicians and courts -- Testifying in court -- Expert testimony -- Confidentiality and privilege -- Malpractice and ethical violations -- Part V. Proving interpersonal violence in court -- Proof in court -- Concluding thoughts.

초록/해제: 요약 :From a leading expert on interpersonal violence, this book explains what mental health clinicians need to know about the legal system and their role in it, particularly when working with victims of child abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. John E. B. Myers provides an accessible overview of the criminal and civil justice systems, focusing on laws, cases, and procedures that are relevant to clinical practice. Numerous illustrative examples and legal cases are included. The book examines how interpersonal violence is proven in court and offers practical guidance for responding to subpoenas, interacting with legal personnel, testifying as an expert witness or fact witness, and managing liability and malpractice risks. --해제 :Provided by publisher.