Adult Forensic Programs

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Previously Held Programs

VAELA UnProgram 2012 Registration (VAELA Members -- Friday only)

Friday UnProgram (February 24, 2012): Interactive presentations and facilitated discussions on cutting edge issues of interest to Elder Law attorneys, including substantive matters, as well as managing and marketing your Elder Law/Special Needs practice. The Judges’ Panel will address issues of capacity and undue influence in guardianship proceedings, will contests, contracts and fiduciary matters. The Judges also will take questions live from participants. Interact with the Judges, as well as colleagues from around the Commonwealth. The afternoon also will include UnProgram sessions. (Friday is open only to VAELA members, 90 maximum. To join VAELA go to: www.vaela.org). Registration fee for this session is $150.00.

VAELA UnProgram 2012 Registration (VAELA Members -- Friday AND Saturday)

Fri. UnProgram (Feb. 24, 2012): Interactive presentations and facilitated discussions on cutting edge issues of interest to Elder Law attorneys, including substantive matters, as well as managing and marketing your Elder Law/Special Needs practice. The Judges' Panel will address issues of capacity and undue influence in guardianship proceedings, will contests, contracts and fiduciary matters. Sat. UnProgram (Feb. 25, 2012): Learn from the experiences of your colleagues and share your own experiences! Participate in small group discussions, each facilitated by an experienced practitioner, on hot topics in Elder Law and Special Needs issues. Discounted registration fee of $350 available to VAELA members who attend BOTH Fri. AND Sat. sessions.

VAELA UnProgram 2012 Registration (VAELA Non-Members/Students -- Saturday only)

Saturday UnProgram (February 25, 2012): Learn from the experiences of your colleagues and share your own experiences at this day of UnProgram Sessions! Participate in a variety of small group discussions, each facilitated by an experienced practitioner, on hot topics in Elder Law and Special Needs issues, including substantive issues, practice management, and current technology. New this year: "Beginner Track," with topics specially geared to those new to Elder Law. Registration fee for non-VAELA member attorneys is $300.00, non-VAELA member law students is $75.00.

VAELA UnProgram 2012 Registration (VAELA Members -- Saturday only)

Basic Forensic Evaluation: Principles and Practice

October 1-5 2012, Charlottesville VA : This five-day program provides foundational, evidence-based training in the principles and practice of forensic evaluation. The agenda includes adjudicative competence, insanity, criminal sentencing, malingering, report writing, courtroom testimony, and ethics in forensic practice. The format combines lectures, clinical case material, and practice case examples. Registration fees: Employees of VA DBHDS facilities and Community Services Boards: $250. Others: $750.

Assessing Risk for Violence in Clinical Practice

November 30 2012, Charlottesville VA : This program addresses assessing risk for violent behavior. The content includes base rates for violence among various populations, clinical symptomatology, dynamic and static risk factors, structured risk assessment instruments, report writing, and ethics in forensic practice. This program meets one of the training requirements for clinicians who conduct VA DBHDS Commissioner evaluations for NGRI acquittees. Registration fees: Employees of VA DBHDS facilities and Community Services Boards: $50. Others: $135. Group discounts to other agencies may be available: please contact els2e@virginia.edu.

Evaluating Individuals Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity

December 14 2012: This program addresses assessment of persons who have been found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) in criminal cases and therefore require forensic evaluation regarding commitment or conditional release. Please note that this program is most relevant for VA DBHDS staff involved in evaluation and supervision of NGRI acquittees. This program meets the training requirements for clinicians who conduct VA DBHDS Commissioner-appointed evaluations of NGRI acquittees. Registration fees: Employees of VA DBHDS facilities and Community Services Boards: $50. Others: $135. Group discounts to other agencies may be available: please contact els2e@virginia.edu.

Advanced Seminar: Cultural Competence in Forensic Mental Health Assessment and Treatment

January 25 2013, Richmond VA: This workshop will cover a range of issues related to forensic assessment of individuals from diverse ethnic and linguistic backgrounds: the construct of “cultural competence”, self-assessment and pre-evaluation cultural research, decision-making regarding psychological testing and interpretation of test results, use (and misuse) of interpreters, ethical issues related to cross-cultural forensic assessment, etc. With nationally recognized presenter Barry Rosenfeld PhD, ABPP. Registration fees: Employees of VA DBHDS facilities and Community Services Boards: $50. Others: $135. Group discounts to other agencies may be available: please contact els2e@virginia.edu.

Advanced Seminar: Ethics in Forensic Practice

May 3 2013, Charlottesville VA : This workshop explores common ethical conflicts that psychologists encounter when working as forensic practitioners. Emphasis is on reducing the likelihood of potentially damaging cross-examination, ethics complaints and malpractice actions.With nationally recognized presenter Alan Goldstein PhD, ABPP. Continuing Education hours regarding 'ethics of professional practice' are available for physicians, psychologists, and attorneys. Employees of VA DBHDS facilities and Community Services Boards: $50. Others: $135. Group discounts to other agencies may be available: please contact els2e@virginia.edu.