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Treatment models and approaches for juvenile offenders consist of a variety of theories and applications that aim to reduce juvenile delinquency. Within the general subject of criminal psychology, this topic concerns policies and services to both promote prosocial youthful development (e.g., regular school attendance, participation in structured ac...
Adolescence is a tumultuous time of profound development across neurocognitive, social, biological, self/identity, and moral domains. Some degree of rule breaking, conflict with authority (e.g., parental, school), and antisocial behavior (e.g., curfew violations) is considered normative during adolescence. However, for adolescents with juvenile jus...
Recent immigration trends indicate that the United States is home to a remarkably diverse and rapidly growing population of displaced persons. Many of these individuals have survived exceptional trauma and are thus particularly vulnerable to trauma-related behavioral health disorders. Mental health professionals are commonly asked to assess immigra...
Political asylum is a judicial process by which an individual facing persecution in his or her home country may be granted residence and protection within a foreign country. In the United States, immigration judges render credibility determinations that are often considered 1 of the most influential components of an asylum claim. Even small testimo...
Focusing on juvenile transfer and disposition evaluations, this volume provides an up-to-date integration of current law, science, and practice with respect to juvenile risk assessment, treatment needs/amenability, and sophistication-maturity. Included are perspectives relating to international practices, the use of specialized assessment tools, an...
Forensic psychology/psychiatry can be broadly defined as the application of psychological principles to the legal system. The field has grown substantially since its inception in the early twentieth century, and it currently includes mental health professionals working in a variety of settings, including correctional facilities, mental health clini...
Cross-systems mapping workshops are conducted to help communities plan for change that involves implementing diversion and/or providing more intensive services for justice-involved individuals with behavioral health disorders. This chapter describes the nature and development of mapping, followed by a discussion of the steps (planning, workshop, fo...
Forensic mental health professionals are likely to become increasingly involved in immigration court proceedings in coming years; however, little published work has discussed the significance of recent developments for forensic mental health assessment. Removal (i.e., deportation and exclusion) proceedings are complex and highly consequential heari...
The popularity of crisis intervention teams (CITs) for law enforcement agencies has grown dramatically over the past decade. Law enforcement agencies and advocates for individuals with mental illness view the model as a clear improvement in the way the criminal justice system handles individuals with mental illness. There is, however, only limited...
This study examined current psychology graduate students' and early career profes-sionals' (ECPs) (N = 156) perceptions of safety and experiences while working with forensic populations. ECPs were defined as individuals who had completed graduate studies in a psychology masters-or doctoral-level program within the past five years. Results suggest t...
An increasing number of graduate programs are available to students interested in the study of forensic psychology. The growth of forensic training opportunities is reflective of the wider development of forensic psychology as a discrete specialty area. An Internet-based survey was conducted to provide descriptive information to academic advisors o...