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Conducting Parenting Capacity Assessments A Manual For Mental Health Practitioners

Alexander T. Polgar, Ph.D., DACFEI

This remarkably comprehensive, user-friendly manual includes, in a single source, a clearly articulated rationale for a systematic methodology with which to conduct Parenting Capacity Assessments.

Telephone: (866) 711-1611
Website: http://atpolgar.com/

Danger Between the Lines

Kimon Iannetta, James F. Craine, Ph.D., and Dennis G. Mclaughlin, Ph.D.

This is a unique and efficient reference manual used by human resources evaluators, mental health professionals, security, law enforcement and corrections officials.

Telephone: (808) 230-8054
Website: http://www.TrialRun.com

Medical Consequences of Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Dr. John Brick, Ph.D., M.A., FACFEI, DABFM, CMI-V, FAP

Examine the medical consequences of alcohol, stimulants, inhalants, marijuana, and opiates—as well as the consequences of prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs!

Telephone: (800) 429-6784
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The SSCP Prep Guide: Mastering the Seven Key Areas of System Security

Debra S. Isaac, Michael J. Isaac

This study guide greatly enhances the reader's understanding of how to implement security policies, standards, and procedures in order to breeze through the SSCP (System Security Certified Practitioner) security certification test.

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The Elements of Police Hostage and Crisis Negotiations: Critical Incidents and How to Respond to Them

James L. Greenstone, EdD, JD, DABECI

This book reduces the negotiation procedures for hostage, barricaded, and suicide incidents to their basic elements, providing quick and easy access to the information you need-from the initial call-out to the final debriefing. Based on field-tested principles proven to work, the book also includes newly developed and highly specialized techniques for more experienced negotiators. Author James L. Greenstone provides a user-friendly, step-by-step guide to the intervention and negotiation process that will help you get the job done—right.

Telephone: (800) 429-6784
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Expert Witness Manual

Jess E. Dines

The importance of the expert witness has been long established in our judicial system. The plain fact is that in the modem era, the expert is indispensable. Multi-million-dollar judgments depend on accurately reconstructing an accident, identifying a forged signature, matching a latent fingerprint with a person, tracing a microscopic bit of DNA to its owner, or any of a thousand other procedures that are now commonplace. Such witnesses are needed to establish the credibility of evidence-or call into doubt that credibility. Expert Witness Manual provides a guide as to how this is done. With a contribution on Criminology by renowned Forensic Scientist, Dr. Henry Lee, Criminalist for the famed O.J. Simpson Trial.

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Forensic Investigation of Animal Cruelty

Melinda Merck, D.V.M. and Randall Lockwood, Ph.D.

What is the role of the veterinarian and prosecutor in a prosecution for cruelty to animals? This comprehensive introduction to the field is required reading for animal shelter, veterinary, investigative, and law enforcement professionals. In February 2007 Forensic Investigation of Animal Cruelty: A Guide for Veterinarians and Law Enforcement Professionals won the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) Best General Reference Book: 2006 category and was named Dogwise “Best Book of 2006.” In March 2007, coauthor Melinda Merck, D.V.M., was profiled in People magazine's article, "Animal CSI."

The Forensic Examiner® (Spring 2007) calls it "an invaluable resource for animal shelters and investigative and law enforcement professionals."

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Predators: Who They Are and How to Stop Them

Gregory M. Cooper and Michael R. King, with Thomas McHoes

This book takes readers through the mindset of predatory criminals—their motives, various plans of attack, and way of thinking—and then teaches simple lifestyle techniques that will help reduce the risk of becoming victimized. Criminal behavior specialists Greg Cooper and Mike King provide expert analysis based on real-life cases, in addition to moving insights from victims and criminals themselves.

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