Website/URL: http://www.ap-ls.org/conferenc...s2013/index2013.php#
Organized By: American Psychology-Law Society
This workshop is designed for practitioners and scholars, experienced professionals and students. Participants will become well-acquainted with the nature and impact of trauma exposure on forensic populations, as well as trauma-informed strategies for intervention. Features will include an interactive case presentation and discussion format, a specific segment focused on the relationship between trauma and gang membership, a video presentation depicting a conversation with inmates about trauma, and a roundtable discussion about current and future directions in research related to the intersection of trauma and forensic settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the domains of functioning impacted by trauma exposure and relevance to current functioning and behavior in incarcerated populations;
- Identify key targets of intervention for building a trauma-informed correctional system;
- Discuss specific trauma-informed intervention strategies relevant to correctional, mental health, and case management staff;
- Describe the current research related to intervening with this complex population; and
- Highlight the impact of working with traumatized populations on personal and professional functioning.
This workshop is at the beginning/intermediate level.
Time/Credits: 8:30am - 12:00 pm/ 1:00 pm - 4:30pm/ 7 CE Credits
Presenter: Amanda Zelechoski, J.D., Ph.D.
[Keywords: corrections, justice]
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