Forensic Practice and the Criminal and Civil Justice Systems
2026-01-26 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | 240 Paul W Bryant Dr. Tuscaloosa AL 35401
Part one of a three-workshop series taking place in January, March and May. This workshop will provide a general overview of forensic practice and roles in both the criminal and civil justice systems. Integration of trauma and ethical dilemmas within community corrections programs, specialty courts, expert witness testimony and elder law will be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze several cases and discuss with an expert panel that includes lawyers and judges. Objectives: Learn basic concepts and functions of a practitioner in the criminal and civil justice systems. Understand the relationship between trauma and the criminal justice system. Discuss ethical dilemmas in forensic practice. Apply biopsychosocial assessments and understand their use in both the criminal and civil justice systems. Participants will earn 6.0 contact hours (including 1.0 ethics and 1.0 supervision) A discount is available when you register for all three workshops at one time. March 2: Forensic Practice and Death Penalty Mitigation May 11: Forensic Practice and the Family Court System More information: https://training.ua.edu/forensic-practice Link to register: https://training.ua.edu/forensic-practice/#registration
