Introduction to Forensic Assessment in Death Penalty Cases: Practical and Ethical Considerations
Presented by Maureen Reardon, PhD, ABPP
This on-demand professional training program on the Introduction to Forensic Assessment in Death Penalty Cases: Practical and Ethical Considerations is presented by Maureen Reardon, PhD, ABPP in partnership with the American Board of Forensic Psychology
This program offers guidance on the practical and ethical considerations most relevant to forensic work in death penalty cases. An overview of key legal concepts is provided to orient participants to the most common referral questions at each stage of the capital litigation process — from pre-trial evaluations of competence through post-sentencing waivers and competence for execution. Issues of racial bias, “environmental coercion,” professional competence/advocacy, and involuntary treatment are discussed as ethical dilemmas to be considered in this specialized area of forensic practice.
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the three stages of the capital litigation process for which forensic expert consultation may be relevant
Describe mitigating factors that involve exclusively psychological phenomena
Describe cultural diversity issues that may influence capital prosecution and sentencing
Describe ethical considerations unique to forensic evaluations in death penalty cases
Maureen Reardon, PhD, ABPP
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Lesson 1 Video
Lesson 2 Video
Lesson 3 Video
Lesson Quiz
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American Academy of Forensic Psychology
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