Forensic Evaluation of Juveniles

by Thomas Grisso

Book Overview

In recent years, juvenile courts and juvenile attorneys have come to rely heavily on mental health professionals for evaluations of youths in delinquency cases. Evaluation questions include the youth's competence to stand trial, competence to waive Miranda rights prior to giving a confession, the risk of future violence, rehabilitation needs, and whether he or she should be tried as a juvenile or an adult.This book offers detailed guidance in performing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 156887037X
• ISBN13: 9781568870373
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Professional Resource Press
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.