150 CE Hours
13 Self-Paced Programs
$4,150 USD Total
This certificate provides a structured, practice-focused foundation in juvenile forensic psychological assessment and violence risk evaluation. Participants will develop the competencies needed to assess psycho-legal questions involving youth, integrate developmental science into forensic decision-making, and communicate findings clearly in reports and testimony.
The program emphasizes real-world application in juvenile justice settings, including competence to proceed, waiver to adult court, violence risk assessment, and the use of developmentally appropriate psychological testing and structured professional judgment tools.
- Builds specialized competency in juvenile forensic evaluation and youth risk assessment
- Led by nationally recognized experts in forensic psychology and adolescent assessment
- Designed for real-world application in juvenile courts, forensic settings, and community systems
- Strengthens the defensibility, developmental sensitivity, and impact of forensic opinions involving youth
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Designed for Working Professionals
This certificate includes 13 training programs designed to build competency from core forensic principles to advanced juvenile evaluation and violence risk assessment practice. Delivered as a fully self-paced learning path, it provides comprehensive training alongside shareable, blockchain-verified digital credentials that demonstrate your expertise.
This certificate is designed for forensic mental health professionals who want an integrated, practice-focused pathway to strengthen ethical, culturally responsive, and evidence-informed juvenile forensic evaluation skills, from case formulation through testimony.
Intended audience includes professionals who:
- Conduct or support forensic psychological/mental health evaluations, particularly with adolescents (e.g., competency, waiver/transfer, risk, and treatability).
- Provide opinions or consultation that may be used in legal decision-making (reports, affidavits, court testimony).
- Want to strengthen decision quality by reducing bias and error in forensic judgment.
Typical experience setting and work environments:
- Forensic and clinical practice contexts where juvenile cases arise (court-involved youth, delinquency matters, violence triage, treatment planning tied to forensic questions).
- Settings where written forensic products and testimony are expected (e.g., court-related evaluations and related professional practice environments).
This certificate is designed to fit in with your professional responsibilities without sacrificing depth or rigor.
Self-paced learning - progress through the training on your own schedule
12 months of access - revisit content anytime throughout the year
Flexible completion - start, pause, and resume as your workload allows
Hear from Program Participants
Our training programs are led by industry experts and supported by flexible learning tools, so participants gain skills that translate immediately into practice.
Juvenile Forensic Assessment Certificate Curriculum
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Training Instructors
Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP
Professor and Chief of the Division of Forensic Behavioral Sciences
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Tess M.S Neal, PhD
Associate professor of psychology and Dean's Professor
Iowa State University
Tracy Thomas, Ph.D., ABPP (Forensic)
Forensic Psychologist
Michele Galietta, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Amanda Fanniff, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
Palo Alto University
David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, ABPP
Professor of Psychology and Professor of Law and Director of JD/PhD Program in Law & Psychology
Drexel University
Stephen D. Hart, PhD
Director and Threat Assessment Specialist
Protect International
Martin Sellbom, PhD
Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences
Monash University
Randall Salekin, PhD
Professor in the Department of Psychology
University of Alabama
Christina L. Riggs Romaine, PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
Wheaton College
Jodi Viljoen, PhD
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology
Simon Fraser University
Keith Cruise, PhD
Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Adjunct Professor of Law
Fordham University
Ivan Kruh, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Frequently Asked Questions
A certificate program is a structured sequence of courses designed to develop both foundational and specialized competencies in a specific area of practice. Unlike standalone CE programs, certificate programs offer a comprehensive learning path and may include milestones, badges, and formal recognition of advanced training.
While this certificate is a standalone credential, many learners use it to supplement graduate training or professional licensure. It does not confer college credit at this time.
Yes. Upon completing all required trainings in the program, you will receive a digital certificate recognizing your achievement. You will also earn individual digital badges for each course, which you can display on platforms like LinkedIn or include in your professional portfolio to demonstrate your specialized training.
In addition, all trainings within the program provide continuing education (CE) credit. You will receive CE hours and a certificate of completion upon completion of each training. The full certificate program includes 150 CE hours. CE credit is available through approvals from the American Psychological Association (APA), National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), depending on your licensing board.
A certificate is a focused, non-degree training program designed to help you develop professional skills in a specific area, in this case, Juvenile Forensic Assessment. It is typically shorter than a degree program and does not confer academic credit toward a college degree.
For self-paced programs, all required materials are included.
There is no expiration for the certificate or the digital badges once you’ve completed the program. Learners have access to each course for the duration of the certificate program, but course content access ends one year after you complete each course. While your credentials remain permanent, you will no longer be able to review the course materials after that one-year window.
There is no formal application or admissions process. You can get started at any time by enrolling in an individual course or purchasing the full certificate.
There are no degree or licensure requirements to enroll. However, the content is designed for individuals with a background or strong interest in psychology, criminal justice, or mental health, and some material assumes familiarity with clinical concepts and terminology.
Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs are welcome to participate. The program is appropriate for both advanced learners and early-career professionals.
The certificate is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, allowing you to complete coursework on your own schedule.
Most learners complete the full certificate in approximately 6–12 months, depending on their availability and pace. You do not need to take all trainings at once. Programs can be completed individually over time, and you will still earn CE credit and digital badges as you progress.
There is no required training sequence, and you may complete them in any order. However, it is recommended to begin with foundational trainings as these provide important context for more advanced topics later in the program.
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