Best Practices in the Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial in Juveniles
Presented by Ivan Kruh, PhD
This self-paced training program on Best Practices in the Evaluation of Competence to Stand Trial in Juveniles is presented by Ivan Kruh, PhD.
In recent years, there has been an increasing focus upon the competence to proceed of juvenile’s being adjudicated in juvenile and adult courts. This training program focuses on conducting juvenile adjudicative competence evaluations that meet best practices standards. The use of cases to highlight relevant issues is emphasized and the training includes activities to assist participants in honing their interviewing, record reviewing, data interpretation, and report writing skills.
The training covers foundational issues, including the evolution of legislation regarding juvenile competence and differences in legislation across states. The manner in which these legal standards can be translated into measurable forensic concepts is discussed, with a focus on how these concepts differ between juvenile and adult cases. The current empirical literature relevant to juvenile adjudicative competence is reviewed, with a particular focus on the intersection of adolescent development and court-related functioning. All of this background set the stage for a detailed discussion of conducting juvenile adjudicative competence evaluations. Preparation for the evaluation and the data collection process is examined, with particular focus upon developmentally sensitive competence interviewing, the role of available Forensic Assessment Instruments in juvenile adjudicative competence evaluations, and the importance of third-party corroboration. Methods for interpretation and integration of data are presented, as well as strategies for effective communication of findings. Throughout this discussion, there is a focus upon sensitivity to functional limitations based on normal child development and developmental psychopathology. Juvenile competence remediation is also highlighted.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Describe the best practices in conducting juvenile adjudicative competence evaluations & Legal Standards
Describe forensic concepts, and models for thinking about juvenile adjudicative competence
Describe the body of empirical research related to the issue of juvenile adjudicative competence
Describe the role of normal childhood development in conducting developmentally sensitive juvenile adjudicative competence evaluations
Describe the role of developmental psychopathology in conducting developmentally sensitive juvenile adjudicative competence evaluations
Describe key elements in conducting a developmentally sensitive competence interview of a juvenile
Describe the strengths of using various Forensic Assessment Instruments in the evaluation of juvenile adjudicative competence
Describe the weaknesses of using various Forensic Assessment Instruments in the evaluation of juvenile adjudicative competence
Describe the steps in forming opinions relevant to juvenile adjudicative competence
Describe the key elements of a juvenile adjudicative competence report that meets best practice standards & the current approaches to remediating incompetence with juveniles
Ivan Kruh, PhD
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Review Before Proceeding
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson 2 Video
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 3 Video
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Lesson 4 Video
The Legal Context
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Lesson 5 Video
Forensic Mental Health Concepts
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Lesson 6 Video
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Lesson 7 Video
Empirical Foundations and Limits
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Lesson 8 Video
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Lesson 9 Video
Preparation for the Evaluation
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Lesson 10 Video
Attorney CST Questionnaire
Notes from Inital Attorney Call
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 11 Video
Data Collection
Treatment Plan Update
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Lesson 12 Video
Interviewing Exercise
Caregiver Questionnaire
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 13 Video
Summary of Developmental and Social History
Summary of Mental Status Exam
Lesson 14 Video
Psychological Testing
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 15 Video
Interpretation
JACI Responses
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 16 Video
Report Writing & Testimony
Forming Opinions Worksheet
Lesson Quiz
Instructions
Evaluation
Custom training options for groups of 5 to 500+