Evaluation of Mental State at the Time of the Offense

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15 Hours | 15 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Evaluation of Mental State at the Time of the Offense (Insanity/Criminal Responsibility is presented by Ira Packer, PhD, ABPP. 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,

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course 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

  • Learning Objective #5

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.