“Understanding the unique factors that lead individuals to commit crime, with or without the influence of a severe mental disorder, is essential in order to effectively rehabilitate offenders and to inform risk and release decisions. Furthermore, distinguishing between forensic psychiatric patients and correctional offenders may offer insight about the factors, beyond mental illness, that lead individuals to commit crime.” > Read more here.
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FEATURED LIVE PROGRAMS
Evidence-Based Treatment of Intimate Partner Abuse (July 7th | 4 Hours, 4 CEs):Presented by by John Hamel, PhD, LCSW, this program will focus on best practices from a family systems framework, for the assessment and treatment of perpetrators, victims, and their families. There will be an emphasis on reconciling diverse points of view regarding intervention policies and methods so that perpetrators are held accountable and victim safety is increased while addressing the mental health needs of everyone involved.
Using Third-Wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapies as an Adjunct to Forensic Treatment (July 18th | 3 Hours, 3 CEs): Presented by Mollimichelle Cabeldue, PhD and Lyndsay Brooks, PsyD, this program will review the various ways in which third wave approaches, such as Mindfulness-Based CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, can be used as an adjunct to forensic treatment, with appropriate adaptations. > Early registration through June 18th -- $50 off
That Which We Do Not Know, Autism and Threat (July 27th | 3 Hours, 3 CEs): Dr. Leite will cover general information on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and crime, carefully explain the difference between ASD and psychopathic behavior, while using research to identify risk factors in the population. > Early registration through June 27th -- $50 off
Forensic evaluators conduct assessments of individuals with a wide range of sociocultural identities. Although recommendations regarding how to incorporate cultural considerations in forensic evaluations have been published over the past decade, there is no clear consensus on best practices nor is it clear how evaluators interpret and apply the available recommendations.
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Authored by Palo Alto University's Psychology department, including:
Amanda M. Fanniff
Taylor M. York
Alexandra L. Montena
Kenzie Bohnsack
GET READY FOR OUR SOCIAL MEDIA TAKEOVER EVENT!
Patricia A. Zapf, Ph.D. will take over our LinkedIn on Wednesday, June 22nd, from 10:30am – 12:30pm (PST)! Dr. Zapf will field questions & provide insight on topics including forensic psychology, board certification, forensic assessment, criminal competencies & more!
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Feel free to ask questions in advance using this form or send them through our LinkedIn channel, and we will be sure to get them answered for you.
Wishing you well,
Patricia A. Zapf, PhD VP, Continuing & Professional Studies Palo Alto University pzapf@paloaltou.edu concept.PaloAltoU.edu
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