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Author(s): Michael Chafetz
ISBN(s): 9780199998111, 0199998116
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 1.54 MB
Year: 2015
Language: english
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Courts recognize that those who are involved in medico-legal proceedings have a stake in the outcome of their psychological assessment, regardless of whether they are high- or low-functioning individuals. Accounting for the validity of the evaluation in low-functioning examinees is frequently made more difficult by impairment; when evaluating testimony from people with intellectual disability (ID), neuropsychologists and psychologists must acknowledge the differences between the medico-legal evaluation and the clinical evaluation. This book provides helpful guidelines for assessing validity in low-functioning claimants. It charts recent advances in psychological and neuropsychological assessment pertaining to civil and criminal proceedings while examining issues such as validity and motivation, assessments of disability, criminal and civil capacities, capital cases, Miranda waiver cases, and others.

In disability cases, the Social Security Administration has had a long-standing policy that prevents neuropsychologists and psychologists from using validity instruments–yet, using this book, an accurate and valid assessment can still be obtained. Evaluators who perform assessments in capital cases will find up-to-date discussions of the Flynn Effect, measurement of intellectual functioning, problems associated with the assessment of adaptive functioning, and the challenge of validity assessment. Miranda waiver evaluations for those with low IQ are discussed concerning issues of capacity measurement, including reading and language analysis for the Miranda advisement in the particular jurisdiction in question. Testamentary capacity is discussed at length, showing how understanding of the legal standard is helpful in guiding the examination. Competency to stand trial, or adjudicative competence, is the main topic in the area of criminal competencies, with exploration of the Dusky standard and the various tests used to evaluate this competence, focusing on individuals with ID.

Intellectual Disability Criminal and Civil Forensic Issues 1st Table of contents: 

  1. Introduction: Understanding Intellectual Disability in Forensic Contexts

    • Defining intellectual disability (ID) and its legal implications
    • The intersection of intellectual disability with criminal and civil law
    • Overview of the book’s focus on forensic assessment and legal issues

  2. Chapter 1: The Science of Intellectual Disability

    • Clinical definitions and diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability
    • Assessment tools and diagnostic processes
    • Cognitive, behavioral, and adaptive functioning in individuals with ID

  3. Chapter 2: Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System

    • The role of intellectual disability in criminal law
    • Legal definitions of competency, criminal responsibility, and insanity in individuals with ID
    • Case studies: Intellectual disability and criminal behavior

  4. Chapter 3: Forensic Evaluation of Intellectual Disability

    • Principles and methods of forensic assessment in individuals with ID
    • Evaluating competence to stand trial, sentencing, and risk assessment
    • The role of expert testimony in court cases involving ID

  5. Chapter 4: Intellectual Disability and Criminal Responsibility

    • Assessing criminal intent and culpability in individuals with intellectual disabilities
    • Landmark cases and legal precedents regarding intellectual disability and criminal liability
    • The application of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Atkins v. Virginia decision (2002) and other rulings

  6. Chapter 5: Intellectual Disability and Sentencing

    • The impact of intellectual disability on sentencing decisions and death penalty cases
    • Mitigation of punishment in light of intellectual disability
    • The ethical considerations in sentencing individuals with ID

  7. Chapter 6: Civil Forensic Issues in Intellectual Disability

    • Civil commitments and the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities
    • Guardianship, conservatorship, and legal protections
    • Disability discrimination and accommodations in civil law

  8. Chapter 7: Competency and Decision-Making in Civil Court

    • Evaluating competency to make decisions in civil cases, including financial and healthcare decisions
    • Legal challenges in determining capacity and autonomy for individuals with ID
    • Case law and ethical issues surrounding decision-making

  9. Chapter 8: Protecting Vulnerable Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

    • Legal measures to protect individuals with ID from exploitation and harm
    • Safeguards against abuse and neglect within the justice system
    • Addressing competency in relation to consent for medical treatment, contracts, and other legal matters

  10. Chapter 9: Ethical Issues in Forensic Practice with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

    • Ethical dilemmas in assessing and representing individuals with ID in legal cases
    • The role of mental health professionals, attorneys, and the courts
    • Best practices for ensuring fairness and protection of rights

  11. Chapter 10: Policy, Advocacy, and Reform

    • Legal reforms and policy changes to address the needs of individuals with ID in the criminal and civil justice systems
    • Advocacy for improved treatment, support services, and legal protections
    • Current trends in intellectual disability law and the future of forensic practices

  12. Conclusion: Moving Forward with Forensic Issues and Intellectual Disability

    • Summarizing key findings and discussions from the book
    • Future challenges in forensic practice and intellectual disability law
    • The evolving role of mental health professionals in shaping legal outcomes

  13. Appendices

    • Additional resources: screening tools, evaluation instruments, and legal guidelines
    • A glossary of terms related to intellectual disability and forensic issues
    • Key case law and statutes for reference

  14. References

    • Comprehensive list of references cited in the book

  15. Index

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