LIVE: Correctional Psychology
December 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pacific
December 8, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pacific
2 hours | 2 CEs
$125 Registration | $100 Early Registration (through 12/1) | Live Virtual Training via Zoom
Mary Comperini, Psy.D., CCHP, ABPP & Heather Greenwald, Psy.D, present a live virtual professional training program on Correctional Psychology in partnership with the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP).
This program provides an introduction to the core principles and practices of correctional psychology. Participants will explore the role of correctional psychologists in promoting public safety, the diverse settings in which they work, and the unique psychological needs and challenges within these environments. The course also covers key ethical and legal considerations that guide professional practice, along with the benefits and opportunities of pursuing a career within state correctional systems.
The target audience includes mental health professionals considering entrance into a correctional system (Psychology Interns, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, Social Workers, Professional Clinical Counselors, etc.).
Training Outline:
- Correctional Psychologists' Role in Public Safety
- Settings Correctional Psychologists Practice In
- Assessment & Services
- Levels of Care
- Important Case Studies in Correctional Psychology
- Benefits of Working in Correctional Psychology
- Interactivity Includes: Live Polls, Word Cloud, etc.
Intended Audience
This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.
Experience Level
This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC: Click here for state and other regional board approvals.
Presented By
Heather Greenwald, Psy.D
Drawing on more than 30 years of progressive leadership and clinical experience in correctional systems, Dr. Greenwald is a demonstrated leader in corrections. She is an accomplished clinician and executive leader with Dr Heather Greenwald holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine Uni...
Presented By
Mary Comperini, Psy.D., CCHP, ABPP
Dr. Mary Comperini has served in California’s state system since 2009, bringing more than 16 years of experience in forensic and correctional psychology. Her career has included work with some of the state’s most high-risk populations, beginning at Porterville Developmental Center’s Secured Treatmen...
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe correctional psychologists' role in public safety
Describe the different settings in which correctional psychologists practice
Describe common psychological needs and challenges among incarcerated individuals and how these shape treatment approaches
Describe ethical and legal considerations that guide correctional psychology
Live Event Policy
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Cancellation Policy
Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries; you will be given access to the on-demand version of the program once available. Please note if you attend live, no access to the recording will be given.
Event Conduct
Professional conduct is expected during our live programs. Our goal is to make our events as interactive as possible for all participants. We reserve the right to remove any participants who are disruptive, act unprofessionally, or who we are unable to verify their purchase.
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Program Partner
American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP)
We are proud to partner with The American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology (ABPPSP) for this training. ABPPSP became a fully affiliated specialty board of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) on October 21, 2011. Police and Public Safety Psychology is concerned with assisting law enforcement and other public safety personnel and agencies in carrying out their missions and societal functions with optimal effectiveness, safety, health, and conformity to laws and ethics. It consists of the application of the science and profession of psychology in four primary domains of practice: assessment, clinical intervention, operational support, and organizational consultation.