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Right to Die Versus Sacredness of Life
by Kalman J KaplanThis volume, published as a special issue from "OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying" presents a number of theoretical and empirical articles on the topic of euthanasia, doctor-assisted suicide and suicide. We have examined the first extended data available in America with regard to the 93 physician-assisted deaths of Drs. Kevorkian and Reding. We examine the roles of biological verses psychological factors in the patient's decision to actively hasten their death. The role of gender, age, social economic status, ethnic-national-religious ancestry and marital-status have been examined in depth through quasi-psychological autopsies when available, often with very troubling implications. In addition, we present some preliminary work on seven cases of physician-assisted suicides in Australia.
Right-Brained Child in a Left-Brained World: Unlocking the Potential of Your ADD Child
by Jeffrey Freed Laurie ParsonsJeffrey Freed draws upon years of tutoring children diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and concludes that most of these children are "right-brain dominant." These right-brained children are visual learners who perceive in mental pictures, and have great difficulty with the "linear thinking" widespread in today's schools. After examining the controversies surrounding the ADD diagnosis, the authors outline a program that can help the ADD child realize his full potential. They contend that our quick-fix, high-tech society actually encourages children to become visual learners, though the schools have not changed their teaching techniques to adapt today's students.
Righteous Religion: Unmasking the Illusions of Fundamentalism and Authoritarian Catholicism
by Craig O'Neill Kathleen RitterWhy are so many individuals discouraged, at spiritual dead ends, even when they are active participants in their churches? Righteous Religion exposes the authoritarian misuse of Christian teaching that often leaves its members ignored, chastised, or belittled. This new book offers hope for anyone who has struggled with disillusionment in the face of an unbending religious system. After unmasking a bewildering network of illusions that operate beneath the surface of Fundamentalism and dogmatic Catholicism, the authors help readers find their own voices of truth. This is a candid book that analyzes the grip of Fundamentalism and Catholicism on their respective followers, despite financial and sexual scandals, misuse of power and influence, apparent hypocrisy, and selective self-righteousness of these two religious systems.Using real life stories of ordinary people in ordinary churches, Righteous Religion demonstrates that the efforts involved in maintaining illusions are incompatible with claiming a personal spiritual voice. The authors discuss the relationship between the breakdown of erroneous notions and the growth that will involve readers in finding their own voice. From the stories presented, readers will see the journey progress from questioning previously unquestioned assumptions, reclaiming the best out of their religious traditions, and then transcending that which is no longer viable by grieving over illusions, learning to live with paradox, and transforming illusions into a new, valid, and spiritually personal religious truth.As readers begin the journey of finding their own spiritual voice, their experiences will be validated by the prose and stories in Righteous Religion. Those outside of Fundamentalism and Catholicism can begin to understand the practices of these religious groups through the authors’clear explanation of the dynamics and inner workings of creed bound Fundamentalism and Catholicism. This book has appeal to anyone--whether from within or outside religious tradition--who has questioned the grip of Fundamentalism and Catholicism on individuals.
Rights of Man
by Jason Xidias Mariana AssisThomas Paine’s 1791 Rights of Man is an impassioned political tract showing how the critical thinking skills of evaluation and reasoning can, and must, be applied to contentious issues. Divided into two parts, Rights of Man is, first, a response to Edmund Burke’s arguments against the French Revolution, put forward in his Reflections on the Revolution in France – also available in the Macat Library – and, second, an argument for how to run a fair and just society. The first part is a sustained performance in evaluation: Paine takes Burke’s arguments, and systematically exposes the ways in which Burke’s reasons against revolution are inadequate compared to the necessity of having a just society run according to a universal notion of people’s rights as individuals. The second part turns to an examination of different political systems, setting out a powerfully-structured argument for universal rights, a clear constitution enshrined in law, and a universal right to vote. Though Paine is in many ways a stronger rhetorician than he is a clear thinker, his reasons for preferring democracy to hereditary forms of government are compelling, coherent and clear. Rights of Man is a masterclass in how to use good reasoning to present a persuasive argument.
Rights-based Integrated Child Protection Service Delivery Systems: Secondary and Tertiary Prevention (Rights-based Direct Practice with Children)
by Murli DesaiThe Sourcebook-IV provides training modules for rights-based integrated child protection service delivery systems at the secondary and tertiary prevention levels. Part 1 of the Sourcebook focuses on the preventative, comprehensive, integrated and systemic, and universal community-based and family-based service delivery systems for children; and the methods of case management and outcomes-based project cycle. Part 2 discusses children and families at risk and the role of community-based Integrated Childcare and Support Centres for providing supplementary care and support services to them at the secondary prevention level. It also focuses on children facing sociolegal problems such as deprivation of parental care, violence, and conflict with law, and the role of District-based Integrated Child Protection Centres for providing protection, justice and rehabilitation to them at the tertiary prevention level. Part 3 focuses on children in emergencies in general and in specific situations and role of Integrated Child Protection Centres in these situations. This is a necessary read for social workers, lawyers, researchers, trainers and teachers working on child rights across the world, and especially in developing countries.
Rilevando emozioni: Scopri i poteri del linguaggio del corpo
by Danilo H. GomesPoche persone possono leggere facilmente i gesti umani. Questo è un compito che richiede osservazione e concentrazione. Tuttavia, l'interpretazione del linguaggio del corpo è possibile per coloro che hanno le conoscenze necessarie. RILEVANDO EMOZIONI contiene l'ideale per chi vuole apprendere, in modo rapido e diretto, i significati nascosti dietro ogni movimento umano. Conoscere più profondamente il linguaggio del corpo: parti del corpo, possemica, segni della menzogna/verità e prime impressioni. Imparate a leggere i gesti umani con facilità, conoscendo i punti fondamentali del linguaggio del corpo.
Ring of Fire: Primitive affects and object relations in group Psychotherapy (The International Library of Group Psychotherapy and Group Process)
by Malcolm Pines Victor L. Schermer Otto KernbergFirst published in 1994. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Riotous Flesh: Women, Physiology, and the Solitary Vice in Nineteenth-Century America
by April R. HaynesNineteenth-century America saw numerous campaigns against masturbation, which was said to cause illness, insanity, and even death. Riotous Flesh explores women's leadership of those movements, with a specific focus on their rhetorical, social, and political effects, showing how a desire to transform the politics of sex created unexpected alliances between groups that otherwise had very different goals. As April R. Haynes shows, the crusade against female masturbation was rooted in a generally shared agreement on some major points: that girls and women were as susceptible to masturbation as boys and men; that "self-abuse" was rooted in a lack of sexual information; and that sex education could empower women and girls to master their own bodies. Yet the groups who made this education their goal ranged widely, from "ultra" utopians and nascent feminists to black abolitionists. Riotous Flesh explains how and why diverse women came together to popularize, then institutionalize, the condemnation of masturbation, well before the advent of sexology or the professionalization of medicine.
Ripple: A Long Strange Search for A Killer
by Jim Cosgrove&“Riveting... a personal and highly original work of true-crime storytelling.&” — John Douglas, former FBI criminal profiling pioneer and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Mindhunter A chilling investigation into the unsolved &“boy in the woods&” murder; journalist Jim Cosgrove chronicles his decades-long struggle to uncover the truth of a family friend&’s disappearance and death — perfect for fans of I'll be Gone in the Dark and Memorial Drive.For nine years, South Carolina officials struggled to identify &“the boy in the woods,&” a young man whose body had been discovered just south of Myrtle Beach in a fishing village called Murrells Inlet. Meanwhile, 1,200 miles away in Kansas City, Missouri, Frank McGonigle's family searched for him at Grateful Dead concerts and in the face of every long-haired hitchhiker they passed. Consumed by guilt for how they'd treated him, Frank's eight siblings slowly came to understand that — like Jerry Garcia sang — he's gone and nothin's gonna bring him back. Frank McGonigle was finally found — and identified as &“the boy in the woods.&” Four years later, the case still unsolved, Jim Cosgrove, a McGonigle family friend and investigative journalist, picked up the trail of Frank&’s cold case and began uncovering connections to a ruthless local crime boss and blunders by the threadbare sheriff&’s department. When his research began to stall, a chance meeting with the soft-hearted, straight-talking &“energy reader&” Carol Williams provided a metaphysical spark that reignited Jim's resolve. Although his work as a journalist trained him to be skeptical, Cosgrove found himself starting to become a believer when Carol provided details about Frank&’s murder that turned out to be freakishly accurate. In 2019, Cosgrove returned to Murrells Inlet with one of Frank&’s brothers to dredge up some old leads and settle Frank&’s case once and for all…
Rise Above Bullying: Empower and Advocate for Your Child
by Nancy E. WillardIs your child experiencing emotional distress because they are being bullied? Rise Above Bullying: Empower and Advocate for Your Child provides research-based and legally grounded guidance that will enable parents to gain greater insight into how to support their bullied child. This resource helps prepare parents on how to empower their child and advocate on how schools should take the necessary actions to get this harmful environment to stop. Professionals who are supporting young people through counseling or advocacy, as well as educators, will also benefit from the insight in this book. In Rise Above Bullying, Nancy E. Willard, M.S., J.D., a respected voice in the field of bullying and youth trauma, provides valuable insight on: Why bullying occurs, who is involved, the immediate and long-lasting harms it can cause, and why current anti-bullying approaches implemented by schools are not achieving effective results Strategies to empower young people with greater resilience and effective relationship skills How to document what is happening, report these concerns to the appropriate authorities, and insist on an effective intervention
Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential
by Scott Barry Kaufman PhDAn empowering call to reject the victim mindset and become the hero of your life, by the renowned psychologist and host of The Psychology PodcastDoes life feel smaller than it used to? Does it seem that the people around you have taken a step back from doing hard things, preferring to stay in their comfort zone? In the era of TikTok as therapy, it&’s tempting to see ourselves as damaged and powerless—defined by our past traumas, our emotions, and the struggles we face. But it&’s more important than ever to rise above the limiting beliefs and widespread anxiety that puts us in boxes, lowers our expectations, and holds us back.In this empowering book, renowned psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman unpacks the dangerous myths and misleading buzzwords swirling around the popular imagination—revealing the truth about managing our emotions, the double-edged sword of self-esteem, the surprising gifts of sensitivity, and, ultimately, the power each of has to overcome challenges and to shape the course of our own lives.Urgently needed, Rise Above speaks to what ails us, offering not just empathy, insight, and a dose of humor, but also actionable solutions to own your life and reach your full potential.
Rise of the Girl: Seven Empowering Conversations To Have With Your Daughter
by Jo Wimble-GrovesHelp your daughter become her best, well-rounded self.Raising a girl is complicated. Empowerment messages and incredible achievements are everywhere, yet poor self-esteem, peer pressure, and fear of failure are very real threats. This essential parenting guide shows you the seven most common issues holding girls back from reaching their full potential.Inside the pages of this inspirational parenting book, you&’ll discover: • Action plans for seven key areas of your daughter&’s social, emotional and mental health. • Guided dialogues with customizable options to make them age-appropriate. • Practical parenting tips for raising a girl. • Inspirational accounts from famous moms, dads and daughters. Does your beautiful, talented daughter tell you she&’s ugly and useless? Would she rather stay alone in her room, scrolling her phone, than join you on a family day out? This parenting reference book highlights all signs that your daughter is struggling to cope with the demands of modern life. Follow the practical parenting advice to help your wonderful girl see how great she is already and how much greater she can become!Packed with 7 age-appropriate action plans, parenting advice and guided conversation starters, Rise of the Girl will give you the tools you need to guide your daughter through this challenging world and prepare them for amazing adulthood. It&’s the perfect parenting book for girl moms and dads raising confident, resilient and powerful women!
Rise: A first-aid kit for getting through tough times
by Sian Williams'A week after my 50th birthday and just as our family was about to move home, something happened that changed the way I looked at life. I spoke to others about how they rebuilt their shattered worlds after very different personal traumas, emerging stronger than before. I hope our experiences, together with the latest science on resilience, will help guide all those going through tough times. This book says that it's possible not just to survive them, but to thrive. To rise.'Renowned as a much-loved and highly respected journalist and broadcaster with thirty years' experience, Sian Williams has studied the impact of acute stress for many years and is also a trained trauma assessor.In RISE, she explores the science of resilience and growth after trauma, offers advice from the experts, and learns from those who have emerged from horrific experiences, feeling changed yet stronger, with a new perspective on their life, their relationships and their work. She also documents her own path through breast cancer, with candid and unflinching honesty. Her story provides a narrative thread through a book designed to help others deal with all manner of adversity, including physical or mental ill health; loss of a loved one; abuse and post-traumatic stress.RISE is a deeply researched exploration of trauma, grief and illness, and most importantly resilience in the darkest of days. It is an inspiring and powerful piece of work, full of honesty, warmth and wisdom.
Rise: A first-aid kit for getting through tough times
by Sian WilliamsWhat makes some people get back up when the most difficult and challenging life events, knocks them down? Are some more resilient than others and if so, what can we learn from them?Renowned as a highly-respected journalist and broadcaster with thirty years' experience, Sian Williams is also a trained trauma assessor, and spent two years investigating psychological stress as part of a Master's thesis. In RISE, Sian explores the science of resilience and growth after trauma, hears tips from the experts and learns from those who have emerged from horrific experiences, feeling changed yet stronger, with a new perspective on their life, their relationships and their work. She also documents her own path through a recent and sudden life-changing event, with candid and refreshing honesty. Her own story provides a narrative thread through a book designed to help others navigate through tough times.Sian Williams speaks to others about how they rebuilt their shattered worlds after very different personal traumas, emerging stronger than before. Their experiences, together with the latest science on resilience, should help guide all those going through tough times. This book indicates that it is possible not just to survive them, but to thrive. To rise.(p) 2016 Orion Publishing Group
Risiko-Psychologie im Projektmanagement: Strategien für erfolgreiches Risiko- und Krisenmanagement in Projekten (essentials)
by Christoph LüttgeNichts im Leben und im Projektmanagement geht genau nach Plan. Immer wieder machen uns äußere Ereignisse und Entwicklungen einen Strich durch die Rechnung. Deshalb ist die nüchterne Analyse von Risiken und die Vorbereitung auf entsprechende Krisen ein Schlüsselelement erfolgreichen Projektmanagements. Dem stehen jedoch psychologische Faktoren entgegen. Welche Faktoren dies sind und woher diese kommen und wie man damit umgeht, darauf gibt es Antworten in diesem Buch und dem inkludierten Online Kurs.
Risikoverhalten und Selbstregulation bei Jugendlichen: Eine kybernetische Sichtweise
by Franz Resch Peter ParzerDiesem Buch liegt der Gedanke zugrunde, dass zunehmende jugendliche Risikoverhaltensweisen - wie Drogenmissbrauch, nicht-suizidale Selbstverletzung und antisoziales oder suizidales Verhalten - es Heranwachsenden ermöglichen, Entwicklungsaufgaben wie Identitätsbildung und Selbstwertregulation zu erfüllen. Narzisstische Selbstausbeutung, Mobilitätsaufgaben, Flexibilität und die Herausforderungen der neuen Medien üben sozialen Druck auf die Eltern aus, lenken ab und belasten ihre psychischen Ressourcen, was wiederum den emotionalen Dialog mit ihren Kindern verändert oder gar zerstört. Erleben Kinder selbst Vernachlässigung und mangelnde emotionale Bindung - und damit fehlende Selbstregulationsfähigkeit - sind Risikoverhaltensweisen die Folge.Das Buch kombiniert verschiedene Sichtweisen aus dem psychologischen, sozialen und metatheoretischen Bereich. Es besteht aus drei Teilen: Entwicklungsprobleme junger Menschen, Diagnose von Risikoverhaltensweisen im nosologischen Rahmen und Darstellung der neuen Morbidität mit einer Zunahme der Symptomprävalenz. Das Buch erörtert auch die Bedrohung durch die Beschleunigung der sozialen Prozesse und die Risiken der postmodernen Gesellschaft.
Risikowahrnehmung bezüglich der Infektionsgefahr von Covid-19: Untersuchung zum unrealistischen Optimismus unter Verwendung sozialer Dilemmata (BestMasters)
by Philipp ErtelDie Corona-Pandemie hat gezeigt, dass die Gefahr, sich selbst und andere mit einem bedrohlichen Virus anzustecken, zu einer Vielzahl sozialer Dilemma-Situationen im Alltag führt. Das vorliegende Buch geht der sozialpsychologischen Frage nach, wie Menschen das Risiko einer Covid-19-Infektion in konkreten Dilemma-Situationen für sich selbst und für eine andere Person einschätzen. Dabei wird der Fokus auf die Differenz zwischen der selbst- und fremdbezogen Risikowahrnehmung sowie zwischen der selbstbezogenen Risikowahrnehmung und der objektiven Risikobeurteilung mittels eines Algorithmus gelegt. Diese Differenz wird in der Risikoforschung als unrealistischer Optimismus/Pessimismus bezeichnet. Neben der Beleuchtung des aktuellen Forschungsstands wird die Risikowahrnehmung und das Auftreten des unrealistischen Optimismus/Pessimismus im Rahmen einer Querschnittsstudie anhand von drei fiktiven, aber realitätsnahen Dilemma-Szenarien aus dem Corona-Kontext untersucht und diskutiert.
Rising Above Shepherdsville (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue)
by Ann SchoenbohmIn the tradition of The Higher Power of Lucky and Because of Winn Dixie, a young girl deals with her mother’s suicide in this riveting debut novel that explores love, loss, family, friendship, and redemption.In the summer of 1977, twelve-year-old Dulcie Louise Dixon arrives on the doorstep of her Aunt Bernie’s farmhouse in Shepherdsville, Ohio, with no voice, a spelling bee trophy, a Webster’s Dictionary, and a box full of ashes. She tries to adjust to her new situation, but can’t forget the words she left behind or the mother she’s lost to suicide. One day, Dulcie discovers a secret place: a swan’s nest in the woods where at last, her broken world begins to mend. With the help of her surprising new friends—a guitar-playing runaway, a poetry-loving preacher, a one-armed gas station attendant, a singing seamstress, a chained-up hunting dog, and a family of swans—Dulcie is finally able to rise out of her sadness and grief to find her voice once again.
Rising Strong: How the Ability to Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
by Brené Brown#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write the ending. Don&’t miss the five-part Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! Social scientist Brené Brown has ignited a global conversation on courage, vulnerability, shame, and worthiness. Her pioneering work uncovered a profound truth: Vulnerability—the willingness to show up and be seen with no guarantee of outcome—is the only path to more love, belonging, creativity, and joy. But living a brave life is not always easy: We are, inevitably, going to stumble and fall. It is the rise from falling that Brown takes as her subject in Rising Strong. As a grounded theory researcher, Brown has listened as a range of people—from leaders in Fortune 500 companies and the military to artists, couples in long-term relationships, teachers, and parents—shared their stories of being brave, falling, and getting back up. She asked herself, What do these people with strong and loving relationships, leaders nurturing creativity, artists pushing innovation, and clergy walking with people through faith and mystery have in common? The answer was clear: They recognize the power of emotion and they&’re not afraid to lean in to discomfort. Walking into our stories of hurt can feel dangerous. But the process of regaining our footing in the midst of struggle is where our courage is tested and our values are forged. Our stories of struggle can be big ones, like the loss of a job or the end of a relationship, or smaller ones, like a conflict with a friend or colleague. Regardless of magnitude or circumstance, the rising strong process is the same: We reckon with our emotions and get curious about what we&’re feeling; we rumble with our stories until we get to a place of truth; and we live this process, every day, until it becomes a practice and creates nothing short of a revolution in our lives. Rising strong after a fall is how we cultivate wholeheartedness. It&’s the process, Brown writes, that teaches us the most about who we are.ONE OF GREATER GOOD&’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR&“[Brené Brown&’s] research and work have given us a new vocabulary, a way to talk with each other about the ideas and feelings and fears we&’ve all had but haven&’t quite known how to articulate. . . . Brené empowers us each to be a little more courageous.&”—The Huffington Post
Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace
by Sally HelgesenIn this follow-up to her international bestseller How Women Rise, Sally Helgesen draws on three decades of work with executives and aspiring leaders around the world to offer practical ways to build more inclusive relationships, teams, and workplaces. Participants at leadership conferences often tell Sally, &“Please don&’t spend your time telling us why developing and retaining a diverse workforce is important. We get it. The problem is, we don&’t know how to do it.&” Rising Together provides that missing how in full detail by identifying both what holds us back and specific tactics that can help us move forward. First, Sally identifies the eight common triggers most likely to undermine our ability to collaborate across divides—not only of gender, but also of age, ethnicity, race, sexuality, and life experience. These triggers are widespread, yet rarely acknowledged. They include differences in how people from different backgrounds view ambition, competence, perceptions, fairness, communication, networks, attraction, and humor. Sally then offers specific practices designed to address these triggers: simple behavioral tweaks that we can use on a daily basis; a method for informally enlisting allies to hold us to account; and a means for cultivating and disseminating the dynamic power of we.Rising Together is for readers at every stage and level in their careers who recognize that building a broad range of relationships is essential to their advancement, now and in the future. This book also serves as an indispensable guide for HR, diversity, and leadership professionals tasked with addressing the misunderstandings, resentments, and derailments caused by the eight triggers. Sally&’s focus on behaviors—how we act—rather than bias—how we think—promises to redirect the inclusion conversation in a grounded, real-world way that brings us together.
Rising Water: The Story of the Thai Cave Rescue
by Marc AronsonThe incredible true story of the twelve boys trapped with their coach in a flooded cave in Thailand and their inspiring rescue—as seen in Ron Howard's Thirteen Lives.On June 23, 2018, twelve members of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach were exploring the Tham Luang cave complex in northern Thailand when disaster struck. A rainy season downpour flooded the tunnels, trapping them as they took shelter on a shelf of the dark cave. Eight days of searching yielded no signs of life, but on July 2 they were discovered by two British divers. The boys and their coach were eventually rescued in an international operation that took three days. What could have been a terrible tragedy became an amazing story of survival. Award-winning author Marc Aronson brings us the backstory behind how this astounding rescue took place. Rising Water highlights the creative thinking and technology that made a successful mission possible by examining the physical, environmental, and psychological factors surrounding the rescue. From the brave Thai Navy SEAL who lost his life while placing oxygen tanks along the passageways of the cave, to the British divers that ultimately swam the boys to safety, to the bravery of the boys and their coach, this is the breathtaking rescue that captivated the entire world.
Rising to the Challenge of Life After Cancer: Expert Advice for Finding Wellness (BPS Ask The Experts in Psychology Series)
by Jeffrey Charles Dunn Suzanne Kathleen ChambersRising to the Challenge of Life After Cancer: Expert Advice for Finding Wellness is an easy-to-read self-help guide for people facing cancer diagnosis and treatment. Following an effective Q&A format and based on a unique Wellbeing Essentials framework, it offers a valuable ‘dip in and out’ approach with signposting to evidence-based guidance on major challenges that those diagnosed with cancer and their family and friends may face. If you or someone close to you has had a cancer diagnosis, then this book is for you.With a focus on wellness and taking control, questions addressed include ‘Is there a best way to cope with cancer?’, ‘What strategies can help me make an informed decision about treatment?’, ‘What is prehabilitation and how can this help me?’, and ‘Who am I now?’. The book covers an array of essential guidance from maintaining social health and wellbeing, to accessing care and support in the community. It is written for both those living with or beyond cancer as well as their support network. The book also includes Jeff and Suzanne’s personal stories about their lived experience of cancer and a Resources and Connections section with tips for further information and support.Written by academic experts who are also ‘experts by experience’, this book is indispensable for people with cancer and their families, and anyone wanting to understand more about the condition, as well as health and social care professionals and students of social care, health care and nursing.
Risk Assessment im Extremismuskontext: Ein Leitfaden zur fallbezogenen Risikodiagnostik (essentials)
by Michail LogvinovDieses essential bündelt das in der Prognoseforschung generierte Wissen über die Risiken und Gefahren der extremistischen Gewalttäter. Nach einer Besprechung internationaler Risk-Assessment-Instrumente wird ein Leitfaden zur Diskussion gestellt, der im engen Austausch mit Fachpraktikern entstanden ist.
Risk Assessment in Forensic Practice (New Frontiers in Forensic Psychology)
by David CrightonRisk Assessment in Forensic Practice sets out a concise critical review of the way in which risk is assessed in current forensic practice. Setting the area in its historical context, this text outlines current practice in an accessible and clear format and discusses major critiques as well as the ways in which current practice might be developed to improve public protection. Providing an account of the main issues involved in risk and probability and the ways that these have been applied in practice, the book describes current forensic practice in relation to the dominant algorithmic and checklist-based methods. Critiques of these arising from social-legal, risk analysis and experimental psychology perspectives are summarised, and questions of the accuracy, fairness and lack of analysis are considered, along with the main challenges associated with making group and individual predictions of events. The text rejects the idea that clinical assessments of risk are generally ineffective and stresses the role of environmental context, training and expertise in improving practice. Through the author’s work in the field, this text also offers insight into the ways in which current practice might be improved and calls for greater analysis and methodological rigour. Risk Assessment in Forensic Practice appeals to a wide range of forensic practitioners including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, mental health nurses and lawyers. The text is also relevant to those involved in management and decision-making across forensic settings.
Risk Assessment in People With Learning Disabilities
by Carol SellarsRisk Assessment in People with Learning Disabilities, Second Edition reflects legislative updates made over the past decade while continuing to demystify the process of assessing risk for people with intellectual impairment (previously called 'learning disabilities').Revisits techniques of risk assessment outlined in First Edition in light of the recent legislative changes, most notably the 2005 Mental Capacity ActCovers methods of assessing a person's capacity to consent in a range of situations, from the everyday, to complex medical or psychological scenariosCovers implications of new guidelines issued in relation to the Care Programme Approach (CPA)