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International Handbook of Threat Assessment 1st Edition

by J. Reid Meloy (Editor), Jens Hoffmann (Editor)

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Threat assessment is a method used by mental health and law enforcement professionals to assess the risk of intended violence toward a specific target, such as attacks and assassinations of public figures, workplace homicides, mass murders, school shootings, and acts of terrorism, both
domestic and foreign. Beginning with studies by the U.S. Secret Service twenty years ago, the research and interest in this field has accelerated over the past decade with published scholarship and emerging professional organizations.

International Handbook of Threat Assessment offers a definition of the foundations of threat assessment, systematically explores its fields of practice, and provides information and instruction on the best practices of threat assessment. The volume is divided into three sections. Section I defines
the difference between threat assessment and traditional violence risk assessment and discusses threat assessment terminology and practice, contemporary understanding of threats, warning behaviors concerning targeted violence, and the legal basis of threats and targeted violence interventions.
Section II elaborates on the various domains of threat assessment, such as workplace violence, public figure attacks, school and campus violence, insider threats, honor-based violence, computer-modeling of violent intent, targeted domestic violence, anonymous threats, and cyberthreats. Section III
presents the functions of a number of threat assessment individuals and units, including the UK Fixated Threat Assessment Centre, the LAPD Threat Management Unit, Australia's Problem Behaviour Program, and the U.S. Navy Criminal Investigative Service, among others. This book will serve as the
standard reference volume in the field of threat assessment and will be invaluable to mental health and criminal justice professionals who practice threat assessment or are interested in understanding this new field of research.

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"Meloy and Hoffmann-two of the world's premiere scholars of threat assessment-have brought together an 'A-List' of international contributors to elucidate in clear, jargon-free prose the implications for practice and policy of cutting-edge research on threats and those who make them. This is a remarkably comprehensive work that needs to be within arm's reach of every professional who deals with people at high risk of violent behavior." -- John Monahan, PhD, Shannon Distinguished Professor of Law and Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, University of Virginia

"This is a comprehensive fusion of scholarly research and field experience, from a group of world authorities in the multidisciplinary domain of threat assessment. It is a cutting-edge tool in the prevention of targeted violence." -- Michele Pathé, MBBS, MD, FRANZCP, Adjunct Professor and Senior Forensic Psychiatrist, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia

"This book contains a treasure trove of crystallized wisdom by the world's leading threat assessment researchers. It combines the latest science with highly practical approaches to assessing threats in various contexts. Every serious threat assessment professional should read it." -- Phillip Resnick, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University

"...provides a very valuable overview of the threat assessment and management discipline, and offers both much to learn from and direction for what still needs to be done. An impressive array of practitioners and thinkers have contributed to this volume, and everyone can benefit from it."--Ali Soufan, Former FBI Special Agent; Chairman, The Soufan Group; and Author, The Black Banners

"The International Handbook of Threat Assessment will enhance one's core understanding of threat assessment and case management as it relates to a variety of today's most significant areas of risk. The editors have brought together an assemblage of contemporary subject matter experts who provide valuable knowledge and insights to all threat assessment professionals who are routinely challenged to keep their clients safe from harm. This is a book that I will certainly maintain in my reference library."--John Lane, Founder, Association of Threat Assessment Professionals

About the Author

Dr. J. Reid Meloy is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine and a faculty member at the San Diego Psychoanalytic Institute. Dr. Meloy is a board-certified forensic psychologist and internationally recognized expert in threat assessment. He
is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and an elected affiliate of the International Criminal Investigative Analysis Fellowship.

Dr. Jens Hoffmann is a forensic psychologist and researcher collaborating with several universities in Germany. Dr. Hoffmann is head of the forensic consulting firm Team Psychology and Security and head of Institute Psychology & Threat Management, having offices in Germany and Switzerland. He is
also former president and board member of the European Association of Threat Assessment Professionals.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press, Usa; 1st edition (December 3, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199924554
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199924554
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.98 x 9.9 inches

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Excellent Starting Point

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 30, 2019

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This is an excellent introduction to the underlying criminological and psychological theories for the contemporary discipline of threat assessment. Every major player in the field has contributed, and the essays are both current and comprehensive. Anyone wanting to know the state of the field, the key vocabulary, and the important research should start here.

They should not, however, stop here. The sources cited are excellent, and no single volume could contain all of the relevant research from those sources. Practitioners and students would be well advised to use this as a starting point and a road map for further study.

Practitioners may be disappointed that the "Handbook" isn't as praxis-oriented as they might like, but they will nonetheless benefit from the thorough treatment given to theory and general methods.

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MHC

if you are in this field and want a great overview of what is out there on the topic ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 15, 2015

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Anyone in the field of threat assessment knows the authors and expects nothing but superlative information with sufficient documentation to come forth from their writing. In this case, it's a collection of authors, and even if they may be unknown to some, the fact that they have been given the "nod" by Meloy and Hoffmann is sufficient to warrant similar expectations. This is certainly not a "light reading" text, for the most part. But then again, the topic does not really lend itself to that prospect. However, if you are in this field and want a great overview of what is out there on the topic to help formulate in your mind the way to approach and think about threat assessments at this time, then this is a must read.

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G. Mitchell

Surprisingly good.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 30, 2014

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From the cover one might guess that the editor is a little crazy. It shows a zombie covered with Christian symbols wielding a club.

Inside things get better. Individual authors present their perspectives on predicting violence. A good balance between academics and folks who have practical experience is evident. Readers will not become experts just by reading the book but it sure does a good job of presenting a cross section of ideas.

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nicolas

A great collection of data, litterature and methods, a comprehensive book.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 11, 2017

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This book is a gem for anyone interested in the field of Threat Assessment. It provides recent datas, techniques and a litterature review on numerous topics, each covered by authors specialized in their fields. A must have for anyone interested in Threat Assessement and Risk Management, and applied criminology.

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Daniel O. Tubbs

AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 3, 2014

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This is an excellent resource for anyone dealing with the threat of violence, especially professionals in the field of threat assessment. The book is well written and edited, with actual case histories. I would highly recommend this handbook to anyone interested in the cutting edge research and answers to one of the most difficult problems facing society today.

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LMCC

Well worth reading!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 25, 2018

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A pioneer in the field

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