Journal article
The practice of forensic psychology. A look toward the future in light of the past
The American psychologist, v 57(1), pp 5-18
Jan 2002
PMID: 11885302
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Abstract
In a 1987 American Psychologist article, Tom Grisso summarized the state of forensic psychological assessment, noted its limitations and potential, and offered suggestions for researchers and practitioners interested in contributing to its future. Since that time, there have been many important developments in the field of forensic psychology, as well as in clinical psychology more generally, some of which were anticipated and recommended by Grisso, and some of which were not. Forensic psychology is now at a crossroads, and the specialty must make an effort to respond to current challenges if it is to aid in the administration of justice by assisting legal decision makers. The need to distinguish between and identify levels of forensic knowledge and practice, establish guidelines for practice, educate legal consumers, and devote more attention to treatment issues in forensic contexts is highlighted.
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- Title
- The practice of forensic psychology. A look toward the future in light of the past
- Creators
- Randy K Otto - Department of Mental Health Law and Policy, Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612-3899, USA. otto@mirage.fmhi.usf.eduKirk Heilbrun
- Publication Details
- The American psychologist, v 57(1), pp 5-18
- Publisher
- United States
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences (Psychology)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000174134700001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85047669785
- Other Identifier
- 991014878065604721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Multidisciplinary