Assessing the Risk for Violence in Clinical Practice

September 18 2009, Charlottesville, VA (University of Virginia)

There may also be participation by Polycom remote transmission to select sites: Central State Hospital, Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute, and Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute.  Please indicate your interest in possible participation at a Polycom remote reception site on your registration form. Please be sure to include clearly written contact information.  Dates and locations may be subject to change.

Overview

This one-day program focuses on assessing risk for violent behavior. The format combines lectures and clinical case materials.

The agenda includes base rates for violence among various populations, clinical symptomatology, dynamic and static risk factors, relevant structure risk assessment instruments, report writing, and ethics in forensic practice.

This program meets the training requirements for clinicians who conduct DBHDS Commissioner evaluations for NGRI acquittees.

The program agenda is planned to begin at 9:30 AM and conclude at 4:45PM.

Fees