Psychological Evaluation in Personal Injury and Civil Rights Cases

20 hours | 20 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Psychological Evaluation in Personal Injury and Civil Rights Cases is presented by William E. Foote, PhD. This badge-earning program can be shared digitally on platforms like LinkedIn or your resume and counts towards a certificate. Enroll in this program to earn credit towards Civil Forensic Assessment Certificate and share your new digital credentials with prospective employers and colleagues.

The development and current status of tort and civil rights law are described, with a focus on how psychological injuries are conceptualized in personal injury and civil rights cases. Research on sexual harassment and sexual assault is reviewed, and a five-stage model for evaluating plaintiffs in civil rights and personal injury cases is presented and discussed.

The evaluation of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in civil plaintiffs is highlighted, as is the use of assessment measures to assist in the determination of whether or the extent to which an evaluee is feigning or exaggerating. The process of evaluation, including preparation, data collection, interpretation, report writing, and testimony, is also discussed.