3 Hours | 3 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on AAFP: Case Law - Criminal Responsibility is presented by Robert Cochrane, PsyD, ABPP in partnership with the American Board of Forensic Psychology. 

This program covers case law pertaining to criminal responsibility matters. Participants are provided 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 program you will be able to:

  • Describe three bases for cases being heard by the Supreme Court and two judicial philosophies

  • Describe rulings in six criminal responsibility cases

  • Describe three criminal responsibility standards (cognitive, ALI, “product” test)

Presented By

Robert Cochrane, PsyD, ABPP

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.

  • Intended Audience

    This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.

  • Experience Level

    This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.

  • CE / CPD Credit

    APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC Click here for state and other regional board approvals.

Curriculum

    1. Review Before Proceeding

    1. Lesson 1 Video

    2. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 2 Video

    2. Kahler v. Kansas Case

    3. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 3 Video

    2. Jones v. U.S Case

    3. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 4 Video

    2. Ibn-Tamas v. United States

    3. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 5 Video

    2. Reference List

    3. Lesson Quiz

About this course

  • $150.00
  • 17 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

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American Academy of Forensic Psychology

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.
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