Forensic Assessments in Criminal and Civil Law
A Handbook for Lawyers
Edited by Ronald Roesch and Patricia A. Zapf
Reviews and Awards
"This book should be on the shelf of every lawyer who has ever consulted with or cross-examined a forensic witness. It is clear, comprehensive, and creative, bringing together the very best in their fields to share precisely what lawyers must know. I could not recommend it more highly."-- Prof. Michael L. Perlin, Director, International Mental Disability Law Reform Project and Director, Online Mental Disability Law Program, New York Law School
"Ronald Roesch and Patricia Zapf have produced a unique volume that is at the same time legally authoritative, scientifically rigorous, and clinically incisive. Forensic Assessments in Criminal and Civil Law should be within arm's reach of every member of the bench and the bar who deals with mental health evaluations." -- John Monahan, Shannon Distinguished Professor of Law, Psychology, and Psychiatry, The University of Virginia
"This book provides lawyers and judges with a concise look at the law and practice of behavioral science evaluations for the courts, from the mental health professional's perspective. The authors assembled for this book represent the cream of the crop. Any lawyer considering using a psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker as an expert witness should consult this volume." -- Christopher Slobogin, Milton Underwood Professor of Law, Vanderbilt University Law School
Winner of the 2016 American Psychology-Law Society Book Award
