This course will introduce students to the role of the forensic evaluator as well as the forensic assessments that are typically used by mental health practitioners in the criminal justice system. Students will learn how to administer, score and interpret selected forensic assessment instruments. This includes risk assessment, competency, mental state at the time of offense, psychopathy and malingering. The course will include an introduction to when causes, assessment, classification and treatment of juvenile delinquency. Ethical issues are also addressed.
PSYC 523: Forensic Assessment
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