Conducting Psychological Assessments for U.S. Immigration Cases (1st ed. 2020)
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- Synopsis
- This book focuses on the psychologist’s role in assessing immigration cases and serving as an expert witness in these situations. It provides extensive background information on the history of immigration law in the U.S. and the legal precedents that establish professional qualifications for testifying in court, covering a range of forensic evaluations including spousal abuse, cognitive deficits, and hardship consequences of deportation.Additionally, the book offers practical strategies for:Writing a clinical report acceptable in courtPreparing the required waivers for an accurate evaluationQualifying as an expert witnessConducting Psychological Assessments for U.S. Immigration Cases is a useful guide for psychologists serving a critical role carrying out evaluations that determine an immigrant’s status and future in the country.
- Copyright:
- 2020
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9783030498689
- Related ISBNs:
- 9783030498672
- Publisher:
- Springer International Publishing
- Date of Addition:
- 10/07/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Springer
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.