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Where the Evidence Leads

Where the Evidence Leads . Forensics, Justice, and Clinical Psychology. Seminar presentation at Argosy University, Dallas Texas School of Professional Psychology April 11, 2013, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., . From the Gatehouse to the Courthouse. And Beyond. Forensic Psychology.

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Where the Evidence Leads

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  1. Where the Evidence Leads

    Forensics, Justice, and Clinical Psychology Seminar presentation at Argosy University, Dallas Texas School of Professional Psychology April 11, 2013, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.,
  2. From the Gatehouse to the Courthouse And Beyond
  3. Forensic Psychology What it is, what it isn’t, and when to be careful
  4. JUSTICE And, sometimes, they may interfere with it. Psychologists may contribute to the quality of that road
  5. Justice – A foundational Principle Accessibility to all for full quality of benefits and contributions of psychology as delivered by psychologists Use of judgment and precaution “to ensure that potential biases, the boundaries of competence and the limitations of expertise do not lead to or condone unjust practices” Consideration should be given to how this principle is applied in clinical practice when legal issues are present
  6. To whom do we owe justice? As clinicians and forensic specialists
  7. Concept of “Forensic” “Concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles” “Used or applied in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law”
  8. Physical evidence vs. psychological evidence
  9. Methodologies and Techniques of investigation
  10. Broad Applications of Forensic Psychology Law enforcement Correctional settings Academic research settings
  11. The scope of “Forensic Psychology” What do forensic psychologists/specialists do? Broad definition Narrow definition
  12. Forensic Applications in “ClinicalPractice” Clinical Assessment Treatment Quasi forensic applications Experimental/Research
  13. tools of the profession
  14. General
  15. Typical Work of Forensic Psychologist Child custody evaluations and recommendations pertaining to “BIOC” Presentencing evaluations for likelihood of recidivism Mitigation evaluations of defendant’s in capital cases Assessment of competency to stand trial Assessment of state of mind at time of offense (Sanity) Assessments for dispositional hearings in juvenile cases Assessments of juveniles in motions for transfer to criminal court
  16. Issue specific Increasing range of issue specific instruments
  17. Integration of clinical and Forensic assessment Relevant Law Psycho-Legal Question The “evidence” must support the opinion which addresses the legal-psychological question Psychological Construct After Grisso’s Model of Forensic Assessment, 2003
  18. What’s your comfort level? Forensic work requires preparedness to testify
  19. And then, What about the “non-forensic” practitioner
  20. JUSTICE How might a “non-forensic” therapist become involved in a civil or criminal case? How is “justice” represented in clinical practice
  21. What’s the role of a clinician whose patient/client is a witness or victim in a pending case? JUSTICE How is “justice” represented in clinical practice
  22. Forensic considerations in Clinical Practice What might the implications of this be? For the patient? For others?
  23. Any psychologist may end up in court Know your role, do your job, and be prepared
  24. Relevant Web Links American Board of Forensic Psychology http://www.abfp.com/ American Academy of Forensic Psychology http://www.aafp.ws/ American Psychology-Law Society http://www.ap-ls.org/ http://www.aplsstudentsection.com/ http://www.ap-ls.org/ academics/careersoverview.html
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