Juvenile Forensic Evaluation: Principles, Practice, and Foundation in Virginia Law

December 10-14, 2007, Charlottesville, VA (University of Virginia)

Overview

This five-day program provides basic legal, clinical, and evidence-based training in the principles and practices of forensic evaluation, appropriate for juvenile and adult forensic evaluators.

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.

To complete the training program successfully, and be presented to the DMHMRSAS Commissioner as eligible to conduct forensic evaluations, participants must pass a written examination and submit written evaluation products, in consultation with ILPPP faculty.

Fees

Virginia DMHMRSAS & CSB Staff $125
Other $700