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SUMMARY:C4J Ethical Forensic Practice
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 21st \n9 AM – 11 AM – Guardianship Evaluations \nSpeaker: Maureen Burrows\, Ph.D.\n \n\nDr. Maureen Burrows\, Forensic and General Psychiatry\, and a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology along with additional qualifications in Forensic Psychiatry.  Dr. Burrows has a practice in Austin\, Texas and she is also an affiliate Faculty at the Department of Psychiatry Dell Medical School\, UT\, Austin.   She is a consultant to the Travis County Courts along with a consultant to the Williamson\, and Hays County Courts and also provides consulting services to the Austin Neuropsychiatric  Clinic.  She received her training at the Tulane University of School of Medicine.\n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nAttendees will learn why and when evaluations are necessary and how to fill out the appropriate PCME.\n\n11 AM – 11:15 AM – Break \n11:15 AM – 1:15 PM  – Group Thinking and Over-Valued Ideas\n \nSpeaker: Mary Alice Conroy\, Ph.D.\n \n\nMary Alice Conroy\, Ph.D. ABPP – Practicing forensic psychology for 37 years; Board Certified in Forensic Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology; past president of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology; currently a professor in a clinical psychology doctoral program that emphasizes forensic psychology; have presented a workshop on forensic psychology—both regionally and nationally—annually\, for the past 20 years; authored or co-authored 2 books and 15 other publications related to forensic psychology in her last 15 years. Director of the SHSU Psychological Services Center\, a clinic that specifically trains students to conduct forensic assessments.\n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nTo explore current group perceptions that may confuse the legal system\nTo explore the dangers of misusing the concept of “delusion”\nTo explore ways of best communicating with the courts regarding commonly held over-valued ideas\n\n\nFriday – March 22nd\n9 AM – 11 AM  – Violence Risk Assessment in those Persons with Severe Mental Illness\n \nSpeaker: Matt Faubion. MD\n \n\nMatthew Faubion\, M.D. – Forensic Psychiatrist and Clinical Director for West Texas Centers\, former Forensic Medical Director for Texas Health and Human Services\, and former Clinical Director for Kerrville State Hospital.  He also holds a Clinical Assistant Professorship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio\, Department of Psychiatry.  He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma Medical School.  His internship was at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio\, and his psychiatric residency was through a combined program of the University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio and Wilford Hall Medical Center.  He went on to complete a forensic psychiatry fellowship at the University of South Carolina.  He held a number of positions in the military and holds many honors and awards for his service.  Dr. Faubion began his civilian practice of psychiatry in 2009 at Kerrville State Hospital and soon was included in many statewide committees\, such as the Texas State Dangerousness Review Board and the Texas State Forensic Services Committee of which he is now the chairperson.  He has been certified as an expert witness in both Texas\, and South Carolina and in the military.  Dr. Faubion regularly testifies in proceedings involving competency to stand trial and the insanity defense and has provided over 50 presentations on these topics.\n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nAfter completion of this activity\, the attendee will be able to list the top 2 risk factors for future violence.\nAfter completion of this activity\, the attendee will be able to list the four components of dangerousness.\nAfter completion of this activity\, the attendee will be able to list the specific types of psychotic symptoms that are associated with violence.\n\n11 AM – 11:15 AM – Break \n11:15 AM  – 1:15 PM – Recent & Potential Legislation\n \nSpeaker: Brian Shannon\n \n\nBrian Shannon is a Law Professor at the Texas Tech University of Law.  Mr. Shannon is a Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor and had the highest class ranking in his graduate law class at the University of Texas Law School.  He is a former Texas Tech Faculty Athletics Representative to the NCAA and the Big 12 and served on the Board of Directors along with serving as President for 6 years.  He is an associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs and Programs.  He was an Advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force at the Pentagon in Washington\, DC.  And was a practicing attorney at Hughes and Luce Law Firm and is a visiting professor at the University of Colorado Law School\, the University of Texas Law School\, and the University of North Carolina Law School.\n\nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstanding key Texas legislation enacted in 2021 and 2023 pertaining to competency proceedings\, emergency detentions\, and related diversion possibilities;\nUnderstanding other legislation that was introduced in 2023 but not enacted\, including recommendations from the Texas Judicial Mental Health Commission; and\nUnderstanding recommendations for legislative reforms by the National Center for State Courts’ Model Legal Processes Workgroup project.
URL:https://capacityforjustice.org/event/spring-2024-conferenceethical-forensic-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Ethical Forensic Practice
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 7th\n8:00 AM – 10:00 AM\n“Protecting thy Online Privacy and Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health” – Dr. Kaustubh Joshi \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDiscuss Internet and social media use in the US\nLearn about Therapist Targeted Googling\nKnow the potential hazards of having an online presence while not scaring you from having an online presence\nUnderstand how to monitor and protect your personal privacy and safety online (as best as possible)\nProvide an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) terminology and concepts\nDiscuss how AI is currently used in mental health\nDiscuss benefits\, challenges\, and future direction of using AI in mental health\n\n10:15 AM – 12:15 PM\n“Malingering/Response Behavior “  – Dr. Mary Alice Conroy\, Ph.D\, ASPP \nOBJECTIVES \n\nTo define what malingering is and is not\nTo explain methods of evaluating deceptive or biased response behavior\nTo explore the potential consequences of our work in this area\n\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n“Understanding the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Population: A View from the State Hospital System”- Dr. Stephanie Carter and Dr. Brieann Olafsson \nObjectives: \n\nDescribe the process of an individual moving through the legal system from acquittal by insanity\, to hospitalization in a Texas State Hospital\, and eventual discharge to community-based treatment.\nDiscuss evidence-based practices currently utilized by the Texas State Hospital system in the treatment of individuals acquitted by insanity.\nIdentify two best-practices in the assessment of violence risk for individuals who are being presented to the court as appropriate for community-based care.\n\nDescribe resources available to NGRI acquittees in support of their continued monitoring and treatment in a community setting. \nFriday\, August  8TH\n8:00 AM – 10:00 AM\n“Competency to Stand Trial Evaluation and Report Writing” – Dr. Matthew Fabion \nOBJECTIVES \n\nThe attendee will list three landmark cases that shape current evaluation of trial competency.\nThe attendee will list three factors that impact assessment of restorability of trial competency.\nThe attendee will list three pitfalls in trial competency evaluation report writing.\nThe attendee will list all of the statutory requirements for a trial competency evaluation report IAW Chapter46B of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.\n\n10:15 AM – 12:15 PM\n“Not Guilty by Reason of History\, Hysteria\, and Hinckley:  The Evolution\, Controversy\, and Clinical Reality of the Insanity Defense in Texas” – Dr. Azalia Martinez \nOBJECTIVES \n\nDescribe the historical evolution and current status of the insanity defense in the United States\, including foundational legal principles and influential case law.\nExplain the specific legal criteria for the insanity defense in Texas\, as defined by Chapter 46C of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.\nApply evidence-based methods to conduct forensic mental health evaluations related to sanity at the time of the offense.\nDemonstrate competency in writing forensic reports that address the legal standards for insanity\, integrating clinical data with legal criteria\n\n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM\n“Competency Restoration for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the State Supported Living Centers”- Dr. Dawna Campbell \nObjectives: \n\nName at least two criteria for diagnosing IDD\nName at least one assessment tool to assess for IDD\nDescribe at least two tips for interviewing individuals with IDD\nName at least one type of commitment that the SSLCs receive\n\nThis conference is ideal for mental health professionals\, legal practitioners\, and students interested in forensic evaluation\, courtroom ethics\, and mental health policy.
URL:https://capacityforjustice.org/event/summer-2025-conference/
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