AAFP: Bind Over-Waiver Evaluations for Juvenile Court
4 Hours | 4 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on Bind Over-Waiver Evaluations for Juvenile Court is presented by Daniel Davis, PhD, ABPP (Forensic) in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).
Evaluations for Bind Over/Waiver from juvenile court are some of the most consequential and challenging evaluations for juvenile court mental health clinicians. This program provides an overview of relevant law, current national research, assessment methodologies, and report preparation. It includes a case study to demonstrate the application of these data to a case in juvenile court.
This program is specifically designed to prepare clinicians for bindover evaluations. Dr. Daniels draws heavily from research and accepted psychological instruments used in these evaluations. The program also provides a suggested format for reports to the court.
This program applies to any mental Health Professionals who provide evaluations for juvenile courts.
Program Outline
- Brief History of Juvenile Court and Reform
- Neuroscience Considerations
- Current Research concerning juvenile crime and effects of bind over on youth
- Cultural Considerations/Base Rate Problems
- Mental Health Needs of Justice-Involved Youth
- Risk Assessment of Violence in Youth
- Psychological Instruments Specific to Bindover
- Report Format Suggestions
- Case Illustrations
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe key legal cases concerning bind over-waiver evaluations
Describe relevant research concerning youth bound over and juvenile crime rates
Describe violence risk assessment instruments for adolescents
Describe the instruments specific to bind over evaluations and the structure of the report
Presented By
Daniel Davis, PhD, ABPP (Forensic)
Daniel L Davis, Ph.D. ABPP (Forensic) is a Board-Certified Forensic Psychologist in private practice in Columbus Ohio. His practice includes assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems in older children, adolescents and adults, marriage and family counseling and forensic psychology...
Curriculum
1. From Adolescence to Accountability: Neuroscience, Legal Perspectives, and the Bind Over Process
2. Assessing Risk and Mental Health in Juvenile Justice: Tools, Trends, and Best Practices
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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.
