Forensic Neuropsychological and Neurological Evaluation of Violence
Violence is a multifactorial and socially as well as psychologically, neuropsychologically and neurologically driven behavior. Qualified experts in the field assist judges, juries and attorneys to understand the relationship between violence and mental illness and the brain. The Forensic Neuropsychological and Neurological Evaluation of Violence chapter, authored by John Matthew Fabian, Psy.D., J.D., A.B.P.P., provides an in-depth examination of the field, including the literature of brain structure and function, mental illness and neurobiological disorders vis-à-vis violence, as well as how the issues are evaluated by professionals in this unique area of expertise.
Particular topics include:
Juvenile proceedings, the Kent criteria for juvenile transfer and neuroscientific evidence;
Discussion of factors that contribute to violence, including developmental trauma, PTSD and TBI;
Discussion of the lack of a clear link between autism spectrum disorder and violence;
Competency to stand trial and waive Miranda rights law and neuroscientific evidence;
Insanity and diminished capacity law and neuroscientific evidence;
The neurobiology and neuroanatomy of psychopathy and neuropsychological testing for psychopathy;
Discussion of the neuropsychological and neurological links with violence and sexual violence;
The relationship between substance abuse, its neurocognitive and neurological affects and violence;
The relationship between low IQ, Verbal IQ and language disorders and violence;
Review of the neurological and neuropsychological abnormalities in structure and function related to violence;
Death penalty law, mitigation and neuroscientific evidence;
The relationship between neurodevelopmental deficits and conduct disorders (such as ADHD and ODD) and violence; and
Discussion of the appropriate areas of expertise of the different specialties in this area
In addition to a thorough review of the literature on neurological and neuropsychological correlates to violence, in-depth analysis of relevant case law is also included. Lawyers, judges and experts alike will find the Forensic Neuropsychological and Neurological Evaluation of Violence chapter a key resource when dealing with neuropsychological and neurological issues in the courtroom.
