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In 750-1,000 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.

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