Certificate in Juvenile Forensic Assessment
150 Hours | 12 Courses
Evaluate justice-involved youth.
Learn to assess risk for violence, waiver to criminal court, and competence to stand trial.
With an emphasis on buttressing strengths as well as mitigating risks, you will have the tools to assess juveniles as they navigate the legal system. This certificate program is a good fit for mental health professionals who work in juvenile facilities and systems, such as social workers and counselors, or those who wish to learn and demonstrate competitive skills for a potential or current employer. Upon completion of the course material, you will be able to answer questions such as: Is this youth at risk to be violent, and under what circumstances? Does this youth meet the standard for competence to stand trial? Does this youth meet criteria for waiver to criminal court?
Coursework included in this Certificate
This is a self-paced program, which means you can go at your own pace; however, most of our students complete the 150 hours of training within 9-12 months. This certification has 70 hours of foundational training and 80 hours of specialized content.
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All Courses, Forensic, 5 - 10, On-demand Program, Child Custody Evaluation, Civil Forensic Assessment, Violence Risk Assessment, Criminal Forensic Assessment, Juvenile Forensic Assessment
Forensic Case Formulation and Treatment Planning
CourseForensic Case Formulation and Treatment Planning presented by Michele Galietta, PhD: Learn to use SPJ risk data and CBT frameworks to create evidence-based forensic formulations and treatment plans.
$300
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All Courses, Forensic, 5 - 10, On-demand Program, Child Custody Evaluation, Civil Forensic Assessment, Violence Risk Assessment, Criminal Forensic Assessment, Juvenile Forensic Assessment
Effective Expert Testimony For Forensic Evaluation
CourseEffective Expert Testimony for Forensic Evaluation presented by Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP: Enhance oral testimony skills, credibility, and ethics for depositions and trials using research, strategies, and real case examples.
$300
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All Courses, Forensic, 5 - 10, On-demand Program, Child Custody Evaluation, Civil Forensic Assessment, Violence Risk Assessment, Criminal Forensic Assessment, Juvenile Forensic Assessment
Report Writing for Forensic Evaluation
CourseReport Writing for Forensic Evaluation presented by Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP: Learn to craft clear, ethical forensic reports and affidavits, avoid common errors, and meet legal, ethical, and professional standards.
$300
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All Courses, Forensic, 5 - 10, On-demand Program, Child Custody Evaluation, Civil Forensic Assessment, Violence Risk Assessment, Criminal Forensic Assessment, Juvenile Forensic Assessment
Ethics in Forensic Psychological Practice
CourseEthics in Forensic Psychological Practice—Randy Otto, PhD, ABPP: Explores ethical challenges, decision-making, consent, multiple roles, privacy, and diversity in forensic psychology using a case study approach.
$300
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All Courses, Forensic, 5 - 10, On-demand Program, Child Custody Evaluation, Civil Forensic Assessment, Violence Risk Assessment, Criminal Forensic Assessment, Juvenile Forensic Assessment
Cultural Considerations in Forensic Mental Health Assessment
CourseCultural Considerations in Forensic Mental Health Assessment, presented by Barry Rosenfeld, PhD, ABPP, explores cultural competence, bias, interpreter use, ethical standards, and best practices in cross-cultural forensic evaluations.
$300
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All Courses, Forensic, 5 - 10, On-demand Program, Juvenile Forensic Assessment
Using the MMPI-A-RF in Juvenile Forensic Psychological Evaluations
CourseUsing the MMPI-A-RF in Juvenile Forensic Psychological Evaluations, presented by Martin Sellbom, PhD, introduces the MMPI-A-RF, scale use, psychometrics, forensic applications, court defense, and interpretation strategies.
$250
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