Published by the American Psychiatric Association, the DSM* uses standard language and criteria for the classification of mental disorders and is relied upon by clinicians and researchers to diagnose and classify mental disorders. *Since its initial publication the DSM has been updated seven times. The most current version, updated in 2013, is the 5th edition …
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North Carolina IDS Policy on Effective Use of Mental Health Experts in Potentially Capital Cases
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Webinar: Head Trauma, Comprehension, and Intoxication
The National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) is hosting this 90 minute webinar, which will be accessible to the public, with a $25 charge for nonmembers. Click here to register for this event. Description: The objective of this presentation is to help criminal attorneys and investigators understand the effect of head trauma on defendants and …
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Upcoming Webinar: Determining Malingering and Deception in Forensic Settings
Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 1:00PM If you plan to attend please register using this link and we will send you WebEx instructions via email prior to the program. If you have questions, please email Sarah.R.Olson@nccourts.org. Dr. Michelle Barrett, a forensic psychologist at Central Regional Hospital, presented this live webinar recently for the NC Conference …
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Online CLE – Working with Mental Health Experts: Psychological Testing in Criminal Cases
Friday, May 15, 20201:00-2:00 pm This previously-announced program will now be offered as a webinar instead of an in-person event. If you plan to attend, please register using this link and we will send you the WebEx instructions by email prior to the program. If you have questions, please email Sarah.R.Olson@nccourts.org. Co-Sponsored by the Guilford …
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Working with Mental Health Experts: Psychological Testing in Criminal Cases Online CLE
Friday, May 15, 20201:00-2:00 pm This previously-announced program will now be offered as a webinar instead of an in-person event. If you plan to attend, please register using this link and we will send you the WebEx instructions by email prior to the program. If you have questions, please email Sarah.R.Olson@nccourts.org. Co-Sponsored by the Guilford County Public …
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Behavioral Science Briefs for the Trial Advocate
A deep understanding of human behavior offers an edge to trial attorneys. Yet the sheer volume of studies published each month in the behavioral sciences prevents most dedicated attorneys from remaining abreast of this rich literature base. In support of attorneys who seek to practice at the highest levels, board-certified forensic psychologists Dr. Daniel J. …
Psychological Assessments in Legal Contexts: Are Courts Keeping “Junk Science” Out of the Courtroom?
The Association for Psychological Science published a review by Tess Neal, Christopher Slobogin, Michael Saks, David Faigman, and Kurt Geisinger on the psychological assessment tools used by forensic psychologists. The study found 67% are generally accepted in the field and only about 40% have generally favorable reviews of their psychometric and technical properties. The study …
Psychological Assessments in Legal Contexts: Are Courts Keeping “Junk Science” Out of the Courtroom?
The Association for Psychological Science published a review by Tess Neal, Christopher Slobogin, Michael Saks, David Faigman, and Kurt Geisinger on the psychological assessment tools used by forensic psychologists. The study found 67% are generally accepted in the field and only about 40% have generally favorable reviews of their psychometric and technical properties. The study …