New Jersey DOH - Evaluation of Mental State at the Time of the Offense (Insanity/Criminal Responsibility)

Custom curriculum developed for the New Jersey Department of Health.
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10 Hours | 10 CEs

This program provides a comprehensive overview of evaluations of criminal responsibility (insanity; mental state at the time of the offense). Best practices are described and the empirical basis for evaluation in this area are highlighted. Participants are given an overview of the legal standards and context for criminal responsibility evaluations are presented. The empirical research on criminal responsibility and insanity acquittees are presented and best practices in preparing for these evaluations are emphasized. Finally, data collection and the importance of third-party and corroborating data are discussed.

Additionally, the evaluation process, including the interview and relevant testing, are discussed with a focus on case formulation. Case conceptualization, data integration, formulation, report writing, expert testimony regarding insanity and criminal responsibility are discussed.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program you will be able to:

  • Describe best practices and the empirical basis for mental state at the time of the offense evaluations

  • Describe the legal standards for criminal responsibility

  • Describe the context for criminal responsibility

  • Describe the empirical research on criminal responsibility and insanity

  • Describe the evaluation process for criminal responsibility

  • Describe how to formulate an opinion regarding a defendant’s mental state at the time of the offense and their criminal responsibility

  • Describe best practices in interviewing a defendant regarding mental state at the time of the offense

  • Describe relevant testing that can be used in the evaluation of mental state at the time of the offense

  • Describe how to integrate data in formulating an opinion regarding mental state at the time of the offense and criminal responsibility

  • Describe the New Jersey states regarding mental state at the time of the offense

  • 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.

Presented By

Ira K. Packer, PhD, ABPP

Dr. Ira K. Packer, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, directs the highly respected UMMS Postdoctoral Residency Program in Forensic Psychology, and directs the Forensic Evaluation Service at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital. He also is the Director of the Massachusetts Center of Excellence for Specialty Courts.

Program curriculum

    1. Review Before Proceeding

    1. Lesson 1 Video

    2. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 2 Video

    2. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 3 Video

    2. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 4 Video

    2. Lesson Quiz

    1. Lesson 5 Video

    2. Lesson Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 43 lessons
  • 9.5 hours of video content

Develop a Specialty Area of Practice

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