#ForensicPsy2021

Join a global network of forensic psychologists, attorneys, and legal professionals.

American College of Forensic Psychology

In Collaboration with Fielding Graduate University

36th Annual Symposium

March 18-20, 2021

Presented Virtually on Zoom

Fielding Graduate University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Fielding maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program will offer a maximum of 21 hours of Continuing Education credits.

The American College of Forensic Psychology certifies that this activity has been approved for 21 hours of MCLE credit by the State Bar of California.

Keeping forensic psychologists abreast of important issues.

The goal of this symposium is to keep forensic psychologists abreast of important issues which lie within the interface of psychology and law, recent developments in psychology that require new knowledge for expert witnesses, and new case law affecting forensic practice.

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Symposium provided for psychologists and legal professionals.

The program is intended to benefit practicing forensic psychologists, psychologists in other subspecialties, and attorneys who litigate civil and criminal cases involving psychological evaluations and expert testimony.

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Symposium Objectives

Participants should improve their knowledge and skills in the following areas:

evaluation or treatment of forensic litigants and individuals with other forensic psychological issues;
new and ongoing research and developments in the field of forensic psychology;
relevant concepts useful in testifying and educating the court on mental health issues, and in working within the legal system;
changes in the law that affect clinical and forensic practice;
legal and psychological aspects involving the mentally disordered inmate in correctional facilities.

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Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest or Relevant Financial Relationships: The American College of Forensic Psychology does not receive financial or commercial support. All faculty members were asked to disclose potential conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. All of the faculty indicated they have nothing to disclose.

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