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Expert Evidence About Violence Risk Assessment: A Study of Canadian Legal Decisions

Storey, Jennifer E., Campbell, Valerie J., Hart, Stephen D. (2013) Expert Evidence About Violence Risk Assessment: A Study of Canadian Legal Decisions. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 12 (4). pp. 287-296. ISSN 1499-9013. E-ISSN 1932-9903. (doi:10.1080/14999013.2013.867383) (Access to this publication is currently restricted. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:81720)

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Abstract

In recent decades the practice of violence risk assessment and use of violence risk assessment instruments has become widespread in the criminal justice system. How are courts reacting to these developments? Herein the findings of a survey of Canadian case law are reported. Using Quick Law 35 cases were systematically identified in which judges commented on expert evidence regarding violence risk. Judicial comments were summarized with respect to evaluator qualifications, assessment procedures used, and presentation of findings and opinions. Findings indicate a wide variety of judicial preferences including the skill and knowledge of the evaluator, the type of information used, the description of findings and procedures, and the applicability of legal rules. Although potentially useful to evaluators caution is urged regarding the incorporation of some judicial preferences.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1080/14999013.2013.867383
Uncontrolled keywords: Violence risk assessment report, criminal court, police, expert evidence, expert witnesses
Subjects: H Social Sciences
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User: Jennifer Storey
Date Deposited: 15 Jun 2020 19:00 UTC
Last Modified: 29 Sep 2021 11:07 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/81720 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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