Violent offenders : appraising and managing risk / Vernon L. Quinsey [and others].

Other author Quinsey, Vernon L.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoWashington, DC : American Psychological Association, ©1998.
Descriptionxviii, 356 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Subjects

SeriesLaw and public policy
Law and public policy. ^A467900
Contents Historical perspective -- Previous research on prediction -- Methods and measurement -- Clinical judgment -- Mentally disordered offenders -- Fire setters -- Sex offenders -- Actuarial prediction of violence -- Fifteeen arguments against actuarial risk appraisal -- Treatment and management.
Local noteLittle-314020--305131024750V
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 305-337) and indexes.
LCCN 98004013
ISBN1557984956

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV9304 .V795 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold