PSY 623 Violence Risk Assessment Essay

Violence Risk 

Description

In 1200 words, consider the case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California to answer the following:

1. Discuss why the case is important to mental health clinicians.

2. Describe the violence risk assessment instruments a clinician might use to meet the requirements provided for in Tarasoff.

3. Discuss if a clinician should be held civilly liable for violent behavior of an inmate the clinician assessed.

Provide three to five peer reviewed resources to support your explanations.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.