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Complex Trauma and the Criminal Justice System

Presented By Jerrod Brown, PhD
Jerrod Brown, PhD

1 Hour | 1 CE

This on-demand professional training program on Complex Trauma and the Criminal Justice System is presented by Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.

Complex trauma occurs when a child is subjected to repetitive and chronic forms of abuse and adversity (i.e., neglect, emotional, physical, or sexual) that can result in lifelong developmental, physical, social, and mental health impairments. These adverse outcomes have significant implications for persons who become involved in the criminal justice system. Intended for criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal professionals. Participants examine the causes, consequences, and clinical and forensic implications of complex trauma. Empirically based research findings are highlighted throughout.

Relevant topics covered include:

  • The complex PTSD diagnosis in the ICD-11, mistrust
  • Self-regulation deficits
  • Attachment problems
  • Executive dysfunction
  • Risk-taking behaviors
  • Homelessness
  • Internalizing and externalizing behavioral issues
  • Anti-social behaviors

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 complex trauma

Describe the causes and consequences of complex trauma

Describe the clinical and forensic implications of complex trauma

Describe screening and intervention considerations

Describe relevant recent research finding

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Presented By

Jerrod Brown, PhD

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., M.S., M.S., is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS). Jerrod has also provided consu...

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