Format:
x, 339 pages
ISBN:
9781479802616
,
9781479802630
Series Statement:
Psychology and crime
Content:
Introduction -- A brief overview of the immigration system and forensic mental health assessment -- Detention of non-citizens -- Forms of removal relief and related psycholegal issues -- Roles of mental health professionals -- Risk factors for mental health distress in noncitizens facing removal proceedings -- Assessment of trauma in immigrants facing removal proceedings -- Vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress in lawyers and mental health professionals -- Special considerations for collaboration between lawyers and mental health professionals -- Cultural considerations (with the collaboration of Maria Aparcero-Suero) -- Forensic assessment considerations -- Competency to participate in immigration proceedings -- Violence risk assessment -- Conclusion.
Content:
"This book provides an overview of relevant issues at the intersection of mental health and immigration law, including the legal context of immigration court, and cultural and forensic mental health assessment considerations, serving a resource to mental health and legal professionals, as well as academics wishing to pursue scholarship in this area"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781479802609
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781479802623
Language:
English
Keywords:
USA
;
Gerichtliche Psychologie
;
Einwanderer
;
Einwanderungspolitik
;
Psychische Gesundheit
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