California School of Professional Psychology Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology [Hardcover]

Neil G. Ribner (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0787959480 | ISBN-13: 978-0787959487 | Edition: 1

The Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology is a comprehensive handbook for mental health professionals working with juveniles in the criminal justice system and in family and dependency courts. Written by a panel of experts in the field, the book focuses on the proactive prevention, accurate evaluation, and progressive treatment for delinquent juveniles and for juveniles caught in the web of a contentious divorce or in the foster care system.

Editorial Reviews

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"This new reference provides comprehensive information on a wide variety of issues for juvenile justice and mental health professionals..." (Juvenile and Family Court Journal, Winter 2003)

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"War is never pretty, but it is ugliest in America, where everyday kids kill in gangs and live on drugs instead of food. This book puts the reader into the center of the fallout, the venue of juvenile forensics. It's all here, from the crises team?in juvenile hall and the courts, all the way to diversion programs. You will be on the scene with current practitioners in mental health, law, and probation as they struggle with the kids and the issues. Not always elegant or consistent, it's real and it's gutsy. This is an offering of many voices, many perspectives, and all the essentials. A must-read for every teacher and student in the field, as well as for every counselor, therapist, or pastoral minister concerned with at-risk youth."
— Dr. llona Vail, senior psychologist, named by San Diego County as Psychologist of the Year in 2001

"Offers insightful, well-written articles about children and young people who find themselves in court jurisdiction for one reason or another. The articles, particularly those regarding at-risk children, are extremely well done. I was particularly taken with the insight expressed in the articles dealing with gangs and attachment. A very thoughtful and welcome addition to the literature regarding juvenile forensic psychology. This text will be most useful to the bench and bar, as well as to practicing therapists."
— James R. Milliken, presiding judge, Juvenile Court, The Superior Court of the State of California

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (October 2, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787959480
• ISBN-13: 978-0787959487
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,361,139 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)