AAFP: Case Law Series: Juvenile Justice
4 Hours | 4 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on Case Law Series: Juvenile Justice is presented by Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).
This program reviews case law in the area of juvenile justice and discusses its implications when it comes to completing forensic mental health evaluations in the juvenile justice system. All of the juvenile justice landmark cases from the American Board of Forensic Psychology's (ABFP's) Suggested Reading List for Written and Oral Examinations are reviewed.
Additionally, relevant case law not included on the suggested reading list is also reviewed. Thus, this program proves helpful to those developing expertise in the area of juvenile justice forensic work, those considering board certification, and those with advanced knowledge in juvenile justice forensic evaluations who want a refresher on landmark cases and an update on recent rulings.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the relationship between ethical forensic practice and knowledge of relevant case law
Describe at least 10 United States Supreme Court landmark cases in the area of juvenile justice and state the holdings in each case
Describe at least 1 additional lower federal court landmark cases in the area of juvenile justice and state the holdings in the case
Demonstrate the learned case law to the practice of completing forensic evaluations in the juvenile justice system
Presented By
Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP
Bob Stinson, Psy.D., J.D., LICDC-CS, ABPP, is a board-certified forensic psychologist, an attorney at law, and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor – clinical supervisor. Dr. Stinson is listed in the National Register of Health Service Psychologists. He is a Fellow (and Past-Presiden...
Curriculum
1. Program Introduction
2. Ethical Forensic Practice and Key Legal Standards in Juvenile Justice
3. Legal Protections and Due Process in Juvenile Justice
4. Sentencing
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Program Partner
American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP)
We are proud to partner with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) for this training. AAFP is a non-profit organization of board-certified forensic psychologists whose mission is to contribute to the development and maintenance of forensic psychology as a specialized field of study, research, and practice. The Academy does this by providing high-quality continuing education workshops, providing a forum for the exchange of scientific information among its members, and conferring awards upon outstanding students and practitioners in the field of forensic psychology.
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