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LIVE: Ethics in the Practice of Forensic Psychology: Protecting and Releasing Records, Data, and Other Information

October 16, 2025  |  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific

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Presented By Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP
Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP

October 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific

4 Hours | 4 CEs

Live Training via Zoom

Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP, presents a live virtual professional training program on Ethics in the Practice of Forensic Psychology: Protecting and Releasing Records, Data, and Other Information in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).

Forensic mental health evaluators are often short-sighted, misinformed about, and/or have a misunderstanding of their rights and responsibilities as it relates to protecting and releasing certain information and records.

This program addresses these rights and responsibilities in the context of 4 specific situations:

  • Whether forensic mental health evaluators are or are not covered by HIPAA;
  • How to handle requests, subpoenas, and court orders for forensic mental health records;
  • How to balance test security and discovery rules; and
  • Things to consider when media opportunities are presented. Opposing viewpoints will be addressed.


    • Participants will gain an understanding of best practices informed by ethics codes, specialty guidelines, professional guidelines, and relevant laws and regulations.

    The target audience is primarily forensic mental health evaluators, especially those who work in private practice or don't have immediate access to experienced legal teams that may be available in large agencies, hospital systems, or government agencies.

    Training Outline:

    Each objective will be addressed using the following format:

  • A brief vignette illustrating the dilemma
  • Break-out sessions to discuss the dilemma and propose a way forward
  • Presentation of information regarding best practices


    • Topics Covered:
  • When forensic mental health evaluators are and are not covered by HIPAA
  • Types of record requests commonly encountered in forensic mental health assessment practice
  • Best practices for balancing test security with discovery obligations
  • Strategies for ethically responding to media inquiries
  • Sources of guidance for ethical decision-making in forensic mental health assessment

    • Intended Audience

    This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.

    Experience Level

    This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

    CE / CPD Credit

    APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC: Click here for state and other regional board approvals.

    Presented By

    Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP

    Bob Stinson, Psy.D., J.D., LICDC-CS, ABPP, is a board-certified forensic psychologist, an attorney at law, and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor – clinical supervisor. Dr. Stinson is listed in the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. He is a Fellow (and Past-Presiden...

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    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

    Describe when forensic mental health evaluators are and are not covered by HIPAA

    Describe various requests for records in your forensic mental health assessment practice

    Identify best practices for balancing test security and discovery rules in forensic mental health assessment practice

    Describe how best to respond to requests from media

    Describe various sources of information to guide ethical decision making in forensic mental health assessment practice

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    Program Partner

    American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP)

    We are proud to partner with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) for this training. AAFP is a non-profit organization of board-certified forensic psychologists whose mission is to contribute to the development and maintenance of forensic psychology as a specialized field of study, research, and practice. The Academy does this by providing high-quality continuing education workshops, providing a forum for the exchange of scientific information among its members, and conferring awards upon outstanding students and practitioners in the field of forensic psychology.

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