| Evaluating Sexual Harassment: Psychological, Social, and Legal Considerations in Forensic Examinations Contributor(s): Foote, William E. (Author), Goodman-Delahunty, Jane (Author) |
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ISBN: 159147101X ISBN-13: 9781591471011 Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2004 Annotation: EVALUATING SEXUAL HARASSMENT provides psychologists with essential information for conducting an evidence-based forensic consultation. The authors acquaint readers with the clinical and social scientific literature on sexual harassment, and they apply these findings to issues that psychologists must consider in preparing ethically sound and well-substantiated forensic reports and testimony. The book integrates existing research with current case law and the legal foundations of sexual harassment cases. It also offers a method for conducting a comprehensive evaluation of a plaintiff, as well as a science-based approach to the two major issues in sexual harassment disputes: causation and credibility. Of particular interest to readers will be the two illustrative case reports and the chapter on alternate dispute resolution. This will be a valuable resource for the experienced forensic practitioner who seeks a comprehensive review of the research. Beginning evaluators will find this a solid resource for initiating a practice in this area. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Forensic Science - Psychology | Forensic Psychology - Law | Criminal Law - General |
| Dewey: 363.259 |
| LCCN: 2004000027 |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 7" W x 10.22" (1.72 lbs) 242 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Evaluating Sexual Harassment provides psychologists with essential information for conducting an evidence-based forensic consultation. The authors acquaint readers with the clinical and social scientific literature on sexual harassment, and apply these findings to issues that psychologists must consider in preparing ethically sound and well-substantiated forensic reports and testimony. This book integrates existing research with current case law on sexual harassment. It offers a method for conducting a comprehensive evaluation of a plaintiff, as well as a science-based approach to the two major issues in sexual harassment disputes: causation and credibility. Of particular interest to readers will be two illustrative case reports and the chapter on alternate dispute resolution. This book will be a valuable resource for the experienced forensic practitioner seeking a comprehensive review of the research. For beginning evaluators who want to initiate practice in this area, this book provides a framework that is grounded in research and sound practice. |
