Ethical Practice of Forensic Psychology

Few resources exist for those interested in developing their professional competence vis-�-vis ethics in forensic psychology with the most recent text being published more than a decade ago. However forensic psychology is changing quickly and there is a need for a current guide on ethics within the field. <p/><em>The Ethical Practice of Forensic Psychology</em> highlights the ethical standards and guidelines set forth by the American Psychological Association's (APA) <em>Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct </em>(EPPCC) and the <em>Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology</em> (SGFP). This Casebook provides readers with a practical review of these ethical standards and professional guidelines in the context of forensic case vignettes with corresponding commentary by leaders in the field. Concepts are presented using a best-practices model that encourages and promotes engaging in empirically supported decision-making. This volume is distinct from all others published in this area given its inclusion and integration of a review of the ethical standards and guidelines contained in the EPPCC and SGFP in addition to numerous types of ethical dilemmas encountered in forensic practice a review of the relevant empirical literature and case law/legal statutes and commentary by experts in forensic psychology. This unique Casebook will prove useful for a broad audience including academics in forensic psychology psychology graduate and post-doctoral students and trainees practitioners mental health counselors social workers and legal professionals.<br>