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
Presented By

Bob Stinson, PsyD, JD, ABPP

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. 


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  • Intended Audience

    This training is designed for mental health professionals and forensic practitioners who conduct, or are interested in conducting, juvenile justice forensic evaluations. It is particularly relevant for those specializing in forensic mental health, juvenile justice, or applied psychology.

    Examples of Relevant Professionals:

    • Mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors)
    • Forensic practitioners involved in juvenile justice cases
    • Professionals specializing in forensic mental health, juvenile justice, or applied psychology

  • Experience Level

    This training is appropriate for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at various stages of experience in juvenile justice forensic evaluations.

    • Beginner: Participants new to forensic mental health evaluations in the juvenile justice system who seek foundational knowledge of relevant case law and its ethical implications.

    • Intermediate: Participants with some experience in juvenile justice forensic work who wish to deepen their understanding of landmark and recent case law and its application to forensic evaluations.

    • Advanced: Participants with substantial experience in juvenile justice forensic evaluations who are seeking a comprehensive review of landmark cases, updates on recent rulings, or preparation for board certification.

  • Practice Setting

    Practice occurs at the intersection of mental health and law within the juvenile justice system, where clinicians conduct court-related evaluations to inform legal decisions. Work is performed in legal, clinical, and correctional environments across both secure and community-based settings, with frequent interprofessional collaboration and testimony.

    Examples of Practice Settings:

    • Juvenile and family courts
    • Juvenile detention and correctional facilities
    • Community mental health clinics and forensic assessment centers
    • Hospitals (inpatient/outpatient psychiatry)
    • Probation departments
    • Child welfare/social services agencies
    • Schools and alternative education programs
    • Attorneys’ offices (public defender/prosecutor) and guardian ad litem programs
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).


Sponsorship Approval Statements

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), is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7190. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Palo Alto University, #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. Palo Alto University 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. Continuing and Professional Studies, Palo Alto University, is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0103. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT), 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. Palo Alto University, Continuing and Professional Studies, is recognized by 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.