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| This unique and timely book provides you with a blueprint for presenting yourself as a competent and credible professional in court cases. Written especially for clinical social workers, The Witness Stand will increase your knowledge of the legal system, help you with the preparation of testimony, and aid you in coping with the anxiety normally felt by even the most experienced witnesses. |
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| Binding: Softcover |
| Specs: 154 pages | .01 Lbs |
| ISBN: 078901145X |
| ISBN-13: 9780789011459 |
| Edition: 1 |
| Publisher: Haworth Social Work Practice Press | Publish Date 06/01 | Copyright 2001 |
Table Of Contents:
Foreword
Stanley L. Brodsky
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Conclusions About the Witness Stand
How to Use This Book
Chapter 1.. How the Court System Works
Types of Courts and Rules of Evidence
Types of Witnesses
American Jurisprudence Proof of Facts
Depositions
The Affidavit
Discovery
Legal Definitions
The Court System and Definitions: Summary
Chapter 2.. The Biopsychosocial Assessment As Expertise
Relearning the Biopsychosocial Assessment
Case Example and Testimony Using the Biopsychosocial Assessment
Biopsychosocial Assessment Questionnaires
The Biopsychosocial Assessment: Summary
Chapter 3.. Working with the Lawyer on Your Case
Example of Testimony Without Reference to the Client
Working with the Lawyer on Your Case: Summary
Chapter 4.. Investigators and Investigations
Checklist for Investigations
Asking for an Investigator
Investigators and Investigations: Summary
Chapter 5.. Interviews
Sample Interview with a Mother
Sample Interview with Military Personnel
Interviews: Summary
Chapter 6.. Records
Sample of Direct Testimony from Records
Sample of Cross-Examination on the Records
Sample of Direct Testimony in a Sexual Abuse Case
Records: Summary
Chapter 7.. Interviewing Other Experts
Example of Testimony Regarding Other Experts
Interviewing Other Experts: Summary
Chapter 8.. Research and Other Publications
Sample of Testimony Regarding Publication of Civil Suit
Sample of Testimony Using Literature on Sexual Trauma
Research and Other Publications: Summary
Chapter 9.. Visual Aids
Examples of Visual Aids
Example of Testimony Using Visual Aids
Visual Aids: Summary
Chapter 10.. Preparation of Testimony
Themes, Conclusions, and Sources
Tell the Attorney About Your Opinions
Preparing Direct and Cross-Examination
Preparation of Testimony: Summary
Chapter 11.. Qualifying As an Expert
Sample of Qualifying Questions for the Clinical Social Work Expert
Qualifying As an Expert: Summary
Chapter 12.. Direct Testimony
Laying the Foundation
Addressing the Court
Direct Testimony: Summary
Chapter 13.. Cross-Examination
The Most Commonly Asked Questions on Cross-Examination
Examples of Cross-Examination Questions
Cross-Examination: Summary
Chapter 14.. Courtroom Demeanor
Appendix.. Tips for Testifying in Court
Talk to the Attorney About the Case
Preparation
On the Witness Stand
Bibliography
Index |
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