Adult Forensic Examiner Workshop 2021

13301 Bruce B Downs Boulevard,Tampa FL 33613

02 December, 2021

Description

. This three-day workshop is designed for psychologists and psychiatrists who evaluate criminal defendants in Florida courts.  The focus of the program is evaluation of defendants’ 1) competence to proceed (stand trial) and 2) mental state at the time of the alleged offense (sanity).  Other types of criminal forensic evaluations are not addressed.  This workshop begins at 8:30am each day and ends at 5:00pm with the exception of Saturday (3:30pm).  Please note that registration begins at 8:00am. With respect to general forensic mental health evaluation relevant rules of evidence, the role of examining mental health professionals, ethical obligations, and strategies for report writing and testimony are discussed.  For both competence to proceed and mental state at the time of the alleged offense, the Constitutional and Florida law shaping the inquiries is reviewed, followed by a discussion of evaluation approaches.  Although professionals other than psychiatrists may find this program of interest, potential participants are cautioned that Florida Statutes 916 directs that, whenever possible, psychiatrists and psychologists conduct competence to proceed and sanity evaluations via court order.   Florida Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists & Licensed Mental Health Counselors – 22.50 CEs Florida Licensed Psychologists: 22.50 CEs Established in 2008, the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences is breaking new ground by combining knowledge gained through the behavioral sciences with knowledge gained from the community. Our emphasis on behavioral science reflects a focus on individuals, emphasizing behavioral research that examines the problems and challenges people encounter, as well as their need for clinical and supportive services. Our emphasis on community science reflects our commitment to understanding the larger contextual factors that have an impact on the well-being and safety of individuals and their families, such as the effectiveness of systems and policies that impact and support the well-being of individuals. We accomplish this by engaging community and neighborhood stakeholders in a partnered, participatory manner and by collaborating with local, state, and national organizations in both the public and private sectors. The College of Behavioral & Community Sciences serves approximately 3,000 students with eight undergraduate, eight master's, and seven doctoral programs housed in six academic departments/schools. The College is the home of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, one of the largest behavioral health research and training institutes in the country as well as 17 specialized Research Centers and Institutes. Our aim is nothing less than to be among the most influential resources for behavioral and community sciences in the region, nation, and world.