4 Hours / 4 CEs

On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training

This on-demand professional training program on Case Law Series: Juvenile Justice is presented by Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).

This program reviews case law in the area of juvenile justice and discusses its implications when it comes to completing forensic mental health evaluations in the juvenile justice system. All of the juvenile justice landmark cases from the American Board of Forensic Psychology's (ABFP's) Suggested Reading List for Written and Oral Examinations are reviewed. 

Additionally, relevant case law not included on the suggested reading list is reviewed. Thus, this program proves helpful to those developing expertise in the area of juvenile justice forensic work, those considering board certification, and those with advanced knowledge in juvenile justice forensic evaluations who want a refresher on landmark cases and an update on recent rulings.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe the relationship between ethical forensic practice and knowledge of relevant case law
  • 2 Describe at least 10 United States Supreme Court landmark cases in the area of juvenile justice and state the holdings in each case
  • 3 Describe at least 1 additional lower federal court landmark cases in the area of juvenile justice and state the holdings in the case
  • 4 Demonstrate the learned case law to the practice of completing forensic evaluations in the juvenile justice system

  • Intended Audience

    This training is intended for individuals who conduct or are interested in conducting juvenile justice forensic evaluations, with a focus on those specializing in forensic mental health, juvenile justice, or applied psychology. It is designed for professionals who wish to deepen their expertise in the intersection of mental health and the juvenile justice system.

    • Mental Health Professional
    • Psychologist
    • Psychiatrist
    • Social Worker
    • Counselor
    • Forensic Practitioner involved in juvenile justice cases

  • Experience Level

    This training is applicable for all career stages: entry-level, mid-career, and experienced professionals.

    • Beginner: New to forensic mental health evaluations in the juvenile justice system; seeking foundational knowledge of landmark case law and its ethical implications.
    • Intermediate: Some experience with forensic evaluations; looking to deepen understanding of case law, including holdings and application to practice.
    • Advanced: Extensive experience in juvenile justice forensic work or preparing for board certification; seeking a comprehensive review of landmark and recent cases to update and refine expertise.

  • Practice Setting

    Professionals who conduct juvenile justice forensic evaluations typically work in environments where legal and mental health systems intersect. These settings often involve collaboration with courts, juvenile detention centers, community mental health agencies, and private practices. The work environment is multidisciplinary, requiring interaction with legal professionals, probation officers, families, and youth. Practitioners may conduct evaluations in secure facilities, outpatient clinics, or courtrooms, and are frequently called upon to provide expert testimony, prepare forensic reports, and consult on case law implications for youth involved in the justice system.

    • Juvenile courts and court clinics
    • Juvenile detention and correctional facilities
    • Community mental health centers serving justice-involved youth
    • Private forensic psychology or psychiatry practices
    • Public defender or prosecutor’s offices (as consultants or evaluators)
    • Academic or research institutions focusing on juvenile justice
    • Government agencies overseeing juvenile justice or child welfare

Presented By

Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP, Board-Certified Forensic Psychologist

Bob Stinson, Psy.D., J.D., LICDC-CS, ABPP, is a board-certified forensic psychologist, an attorney at law, and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor – clinical supervisor. Dr. Stinson is listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) and a Diplomate in forensic psychology with the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He serves on the faculty of the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP). Dr. Stinson is a Past-President of the Central Ohio Psychological Association, the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA), and AAFP. He is a long-time member and past-Chair of the OPA Ethics Committee. Dr. Stinson has been an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychology at Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology, an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Psychology at The Ohio State University Department of Psychology, a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and an Adjunct Professor of Law at The Ohio State University’s Moritz College of Law. Dr. Stinson worked for 15 years on a forensic unit of an inpatient psychiatric hospital, where he also served on the hospital’s Ethics Committee for a number of years, chairing it for his last two years. Dr. Stinson served as the Chief of Behavioral Health Services for the Ohio Department of Youth Services for over 3 years. Currently, he in private practice, owning a solo and group forensic psychology practice. He provides training and supervision to students, interns, and post-doctoral fellows. He lectures across the country in the areas of mental health law and ethics. In his law practice, he represents professionals as it relates to licensing board issues and related matters.

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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • Introduction and importance of knowledge of case law in the ethical practice of forensic psychology

  • Case law review

  • Summary & Wrap-up

We are proud to partner with

American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP)

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.

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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. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).



Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT), SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0356 and the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0073. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6811. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CONCEPT Professional Training, #1480, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. CONCEPT Professional Training maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 11/22/23-11/22/26. Social workers completing this course receive (clinical or social work ethics) continuing education credits.