AAFP: Case Law - Criminal Responsibility
Presented by: Robert Cochrane, Psy.D., ABPP
3 Hours / 3 CEs
On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training
This on-demand professional training program on Case Law - Criminal Responsibility is presented by Robert Cochrane, PsyD, ABPP, in partnership with The American Academy of Forensic Psychology.
This program covers case law pertaining to criminal responsibility matters. Participants are provided with case background, the legal issue, the court’s ruling, and the mental health implications for 13 landmark cases. This program is useful for practicing clinicians and those preparing for board certification.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- 1 Describe three bases for cases being heard by the Supreme Court and two judicial philosophies.
- 2 Describe rulings in six criminal responsibility cases
- 3 Describe three criminal responsibility standards (cognitive, ALI, “product” test)
Presented By
Robert Cochrane, PsyD, ABPP Statewide Director of Forensic Services for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Dr. Cochrane is the Statewide Director of Forensic Services for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, where he oversees the planning and implementation of forensic services in North Carolina. He previously served as the training director for the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, leading the internship programs and developing Continuing Education curriculum. Dr. Cochrane also worked for 21 years for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, where he was the internship training director and forensic evaluator at the Federal Correctional Complex in Butner, North Carolina. He is board certified in Forensic Psychology and has been actively involved in administrating, teaching, and supervising students and young professionals throughout his career. He is the past President of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, and for several years served as a board member and examination faculty for the American Board of Forensic Psychology.
Presented By
Stephen D. Hart, PhD Faculty in the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University
Dr. Stephen D. Hart obtained BA, MA, and PhD degrees in psychology at the University of British Columbia. He has been on faculty in the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University since 1990, and has held the rank of Professor since 2001. He also served as a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Bergen in Norway between 2000 and 2021. His expertise is in the field of clinical-forensic psychology, with a special focus on the assessment of violence risk and psychopathic personality disorder. He has co-authored more than 250 books, chapters, and articles. He has served as editor of two scientific journals; a member of the editorial board of eight journals; and ad hoc reviewer for more than 40 journals. He has served as an executive committee member of several professional organizations, including President of the American Psychology-Law Society and the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services. He has received various distinctions for his professional work, including the Career Achievement Award from the Society of Clinical Psychology, the Saleem Shah Award for Early Career Research Excellence in Psychology and Law from the American Psychology-Law Society and the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, and the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals. He maintains an active practice in violence risk assessment. He has consulted with government agencies from more than 25 countries; led more than 500 training workshops around the world; and given expert evidence before courts, tribunals, inquests, review boards, and parliamentary committees in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
We are proud to partner with
American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP)
We are proud to partner with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) for this training. AAFP is a non-profit organization of board-certified forensic psychologists whose mission is to contribute to the development and maintenance of forensic psychology as a specialized field of study, research, and practice. The Academy does this by providing high-quality continuing education workshops, providing a forum for the exchange of scientific information among its members, and conferring awards upon outstanding students and practitioners in the field of forensic psychology.
CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here.
American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).
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