NCJ Number
129293
Journal
Forensic Reports Volume: 2 Issue: 1 Dated: (1989) Pages: 1-91
Editor(s)
M Aubrey
Date Published
1989
Length
91 pages
Annotation
Current research suggests a need for different forensic psychological evaluations of adult versus juvenile criminal defendants to allow for the differences between these criminal populations. In response to this need for specialized information, four articles are presented which highlight forensic assessment issues that a clinician should consider when evaluating a juvenile for the courts.
Abstract
The first article examines the relationship between juvenile justice and mental health systems and suggests ways the mental health professional who assists the court can improve his/her role by focusing on areas of demonstrated expertise. The second article examines changes in the rates of suicide and suicide potential in adolescents over the last two decades and presents relevant assessment and intervention techniques. Using a model of the age-appropriateness of the behavior, the third article reviews forensic evaluation issues pertaining to all forensic evaluations, assessments of sex offenders, and evaluations specific for adolescent sex offenders. The last article explores the use of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) in forensic evaluations and particularly with adolescents. See NCJ-129294-97 for related articles.