Individuals who are exonerated following criminal conviction and prison incarnation face numerous challenges in returning to the community. Some of these challenges may be addressed through therapy provided by mental health professionals. In this article, we describe such needs, and the associated interventions that have been developed, through the treatment of exonerated individuals provided by the Psychological Services Center in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Drexel University. This model, including both the nature and the delivery of relevant services, may provide guidance for clinicians in the delivery of relevant behavioral health services to exonerated individuals. Clinical Impact StatementIndividuals who are exonerated following criminal conviction and prison incarnation face numerous challenges in returning to the community. Therapy provided by mental health professionals and those in training can help address some of these challenges. The behavioral health needs of such individuals, and associated interventions that are indicated when such needs are present, are described in this article. We also detail how such services can be provided through a training clinic associated with a clinical psychology doctoral training program. This model may provide guidance for clinicians in delivering relevant behavioral health services to exonerated individuals.
This chapter describes foundational principles of forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) that have been developed and revised to describe aspects of FMHA that apply to a various kinds of FMHA. Principles are further described as they apply in two contexts: in general, and in a sequence associated with a specific case (preparation, data collection, data interpretation, communication, and testimony). The chapter also distinguishes between standard of care and standard of practice as each applies to legal decision-making and addresses how these FMHA principles might apply to each standard. In highlighting the broader questions of science, ethics, and practice that apply in legal contexts, we hope that both the maturation of FMHA as well as the remaining gaps will become clearer. It is important to pursue continuous improvement in the legal relevance, scientific foundations, ethics specificity, and practice guidance in FMHA.
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