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October 10, 2008- On behalf of Eric Hickey, Ph.D. and the Center for Forensic Studies, we are pleased to announce our second Distinguished Speakers Series event featuring Dr. Thomas Grisso. All Alliant faculty, students and staff are welcome to attend. All events are free of charge.
Dr. Grisso is Professor of Psychiatry, Director of Psychology, and Director of the Law-Psychiatry Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His research interests include clinical forensic assessment in criminal and juvenile cases, developmental issues in juvenile law, mental health needs of youths in the juvenile justice system, and risk of violence in adults and youths with mental disorders.
Associations providing special acknowledgement of Dr. Grisso’s research contributions have included the American Psychological Association’s Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy (1995), the American Psychiatric Association’s Isaac Ray Award (2005), an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice (1998), and an Honorary Fellow Award by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (U.K.).
CFS Program Director Bill Holcomb, Ph.D. comments, "Thomas Grisso is probably the most well known and well respected living forensic psychologist and his work has influenced major legislation and the law, including major Supreme Court decisions and the recent revision of juvenile competency law in California."
He will present on the following:
· Mental Disorders and Adolescent Offenders: How Should the Juvenile Justice System Respond?
Thursday November 6, 9:00-12:00 at the Fresno campus
Auditorium
RSVP to Nancy Rocha at (559) 253-2275 or Email.
Responding to adolescent offenders with mental disorders has become one of the most pressing and controversial problems for juvenile justice in the 21st century. This session first identifies the prevalence of mental disorders among youth entering the juvenile justice system, as well as its relevance for youths’ welfare and public safety. Then it reviews a project that has succeeded in improving the identification of youths’ disorders upon admission to juvenile justice programs. Finally, the discussion focuses on what the juvenile justice system should (and should not) be expected to do in response to youths’ mental health problems, with special attention to emergency responses, forensic assessment services, and community-based treatment through diversion or aftercare.
Thursday Nov. 6, 1:00-4:00 in Fresno at the Ramada Inn
This is a presentation for the professional community. The Alliant community is invited.
RSVP to Nancy Rocha at (550) 253-2275 or Email.
· Juveniles’ Competence to Stand Trial
Friday November 7, 1:00-4:30 at the Los Angeles campus
Auditorium
RSVP to Pam Skewes at (626) 270-3291 or Email.
The question of juveniles’ competence to stand trial began to be raised in juvenile courts only a little more than a decade ago. Legal and clinical uncertainties about the concept abound when applied to adolescents in juvenile court cases. This session identifies current legal questions, as well as cases that are beginning to address them (e.g., Timothy J. v. Sacramento County). Then research is reviewed regarding differences between adolescents and adults--in brain development, psychosocial development, and in actual performance on trial competency tasks--that are relevant to consider in both policy and practice. Finally, the session offers a discussion of current “best practices” in forensic clinical assessment of youths’ competence to stand trial.
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August 12, 2008--An all day (free) workshop on the recently released MMPI restructured format will be hosted by the Center for Forensic Studies on September 10, 2008 at Alliant's Los Angeles campus. The workshop features prominent MMPI researcher Dr. Yossef Ben-Porath. Faculty and students are welcome to attend, and CEU credit is available. For registration information, please email us or call (626) 284-2777 x3507.
July 3, 2008--Join us! The Institute of Violence Abuse and Trauma is hosting its 13th annual international conference September 12-17th in San Diego at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center.
April 28, 2008--Students at the Los Angeles campus will hold a symposium on May 6th at 5:30p.m. at which students will present research that has been accepted for presentation at professional conferences. For more information, email us.
April 28, 2008--CFS hosts a workshop sponsored by the Fresno Area Psychological Association: Reading Emotions and Non-Verbal Behavior in Others, June 6-7 from 9a.m. to 5p.m. at Alliant's Fresno campus. For more information, email us.
Distinguished Speakers Series Inaugural Event
March, 2008- CFS thanks Dr. Gerard Labuschagne, Senior Superintendent and Director of the Investigative Psychology Unit of the South African Police Service. Dr. Labushagne presented to CFS students and faculty at the Los Angeles and Fresno campuses on criminal profiling, including profiling serial killers, and how the South African Police Service approaches murder investigations. Read the press release.
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