Jemour Maddux, PsyD, ABPP, is a forensic psychologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. He has participated in APA working groups developing standards for child custody evaluations and psychological evaluations in child protection matters. He chairs the taskforce developing forensic evaluation guidelines for the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. He is managing director of Lamb and Maddux LLC, which conducts harm, risk, and ability assessments in New York, New Jersey, and other states. He is also a core faculty member in the Doctor of Psychology Program at William Paterson University in New Jersey.
Description
A guide to evaluating minors in personal injury cases that describes the relevant legal framework, applicable psychological principles, and pertinent methodology. This clear and comprehensive resource provides readers with the essential knowledge and skills they need to become effective personal injury evaluators for cases involving minors. With a foundation on the overall legal landscape, including tort law, legal issues particular to minors, general standards and rules, Jemour Maddux then examines psychological principles that are foundational to minor evaluations including developmental psychology, child and adolescent psychopathology, malingering, and psychological responses to pain. Practical chapters offer procedural instructions concerning preparing for the evaluation, determining exam accommodations, conducting the assessment process, integrating culturally sensitive data into analyses, writing reports, and avoiding common ethical pitfalls. Injuries subsequent to child abuse, traumatic brain injury, and other medical injuries are highlighted.
Foreword Preface Acknoweldgements Chapter 1. Introduction Part I. Legal Framework Chapter 2. Legal Standards and Rules for Forensic Psychologists Chapter 3. Tort Law Chapter 4. Child Injury Law Part II. Principles Chapter 5. Developmental Psychology for Litigated Harm Chapter 6. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Chapter 7. Injured Children and Malingering Part III. Methods Chapter 8. Preparation Chapter 9. Assessment Chapter 10. Data Integration, Analysis, and Conclusions References About the Author