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Cornell, Dewey G. – 1990
There are many practical difficulties in conducting forensic evaluations of adolescents charged with serious crimes. This paper addresses some of the reasons why adolescent forensic evaluations are problematic and suggests four strategies for establishing and maintaining rapport, based on a practitioner's experience in evaluating adolescents…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Crime, Criminals, Delinquency
Peer reviewedMcEvoy, Sharlene A. – Journal of Law and Education, 1992
Colleges and universities have been sued by student-victims of campus crimes in recent years. Analyzes the factors that render colleges and universities vulnerable and suggests actions to limit their liability. Examines the effect that mandatory federal and state reporting laws will have on future litigation. (100 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Crime, Higher Education, Homicide
Peer reviewedPagelow, Mildred Daley – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 1992
Reviews the past decade's literature on woman battering so as to summarize selected works that may offer the greatest assistance to activists, practitioners, and researchers. Covers theoretical viewpoints, battered women and the medical field, law enforcement, the legal system, homicide, marital rape, child custody, popular myths, and stereotypes.…
Descriptors: Battered Women, Child Custody, Family Problems, Family Violence
