Writing Forensic Reports

This is a practical handbook to assist mental health professionals at all levels of career development in their effective production of forensic reports. It features full-length report samples with step-by-step guides explaining how each section of the report is done, and extensive reference lists and appendices for further information and research. It includes basic information about the legal and clinical bases for discussing forensic issues and for writing effective reports. It discusses how to apply reports to forensic settings. It contains multiple examples of full and partial forensic reports.