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This book gives readers comprehensive overview of the laws, policies, and evaluation practices focused on the civil commitment of persons with mental illness.

This book gives readers comprehensive overview of the laws, policies, and evaluation practices focused on the civil commitment of persons with mental illness.

'Evaluation for Civil Commitment' gives readers a comprehensive overview of the laws, policies, and evaluation practices focused on the civil commitment of persons with mental illness. This volume provides ethical, clinical, and practical guidance for the clinician's role in such proceedings, including a summary of best practices for gathering information relevant to civil commitment hearings and providing testimony. In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards.