Evaluations of Mental State at the Time of the Alleged Offense
20 Hours | 20 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on Evaluations of Mental State at the Time of the Alleged Offense is presented by Kimberly Brown, Ph.D., ABPP, Mary Elizabeth Wood, PhD, ABPP.
This program reviews the history and evolution of the insanity defense and criminal responsibility evaluations broadly, with a particular focus on the legal standards for insanity and how to evaluate each element in line with best practices. The presenters discuss relevant ethical standards and guidelines, as well as common pitfalls/errors in criminal responsibility evaluations.
The program guides participants through the process of conducting criminal responsibility evaluations, from start to finish, encompassing the receipt of the initial referral through expert testimony. Discussion focuses on critical considerations regarding the clinical interview, psychological testing, and collateral information, as well as report writing.
This training is designed for mental health professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and related clinicians, who currently work or plan to work in forensic settings.
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 and discuss at least three landmark criminal responsibility cases
Describe the legal standards for insanity
Describe the literature on insanity defense evaluations and examinees
Describe best practices for conducting the clinical interview as part of criminal responsibility evaluations
Describe the relevance and utility of psychological testing in criminal responsibility evaluations
Describe a process for data collection and opinion formation in criminal responsibility evaluations
Describe and discuss common errors in criminal responsibility evaluations
Describe at least three critical elements of a criminal responsibility evaluation report
Describe relevant ethical issues that arise in the context of criminal responsibility evaluations
Presented By
Mary Elizabeth Wood, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Wood joined the faculty at Sam Houston State University in 2024. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Psychology and the Law from the University of Alabama, where she completed focused coursework, research, and clinical work in forensic psychology. She subsequen...
Presented By
Kimberly Brown, Ph.D., ABPP
Kimberly Brown, Ph.D., ABPP is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and is board certified in forensic psychology through the American Board of...
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