Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): An Advanced Overview with Implications for Forensic Mental Health and Legal Professionals
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): An Advanced Overview with Implications for Forensic Mental Health and Legal Professionals is organized by CONCEPT Continuing and Professional Studies at PAU. This course has been approved for a maximum of 1 Hour | 1 CE.
Course Description:
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain is damaged by a blow or penetration from an external force. This could be the result of a range of events including a car accident, falling and hitting one’s head, or being violently shaken or punched. Research suggests that TBI is over-represented in criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings and can present unique challenges and significant management problems for mental health, correctional, and legal professionals. These obstacles are often exacerbated when individuals with TBI are not accurately identified and responsively treated.
In this webinar, participants can expect to learn about the benefits of routine screening for TBI in criminal justice and legal settings and acquire knowledge about the deficits commonly caused by TBI. Participants will also learn about the difficulties of routine screenings for TBI in clinical and forensic populations along with ways to limit missed, under, and misdiagnosis of TBI. Special topics of discussion will include how TBI may contribute to confabulation, competency to stand trial issues, diminished capacity, false confessions, sexually inappropriate behaviors, suggestibility, and the likelihood of victimization during incarceration. Relevant research findings will be presented throughout the webinar.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:
• Describe key research findings, statistics, and concepts associated with TBI in criminal justice and legal settings
• Describe screening and assessment options to identify those with TBI who become involved in the criminal justice system
• Describe best practices for minimizing the consequences associated with TBI in criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings