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Seminar: Psychology and the Law: Human Nature in the Criminal Justice System   

Are criminals crazy? Do mentally ill people have the right to vote or make a will? How do courts use mental health testimony? This program explores and clarifies the intersection of psychology and law, offering insights from a practicing clinical and forensic psychologist who serves as an expert witness. Through real-world examples, it demystifies complex issues related to mental health and the legal system, providing a comprehensive understanding of how psychological evaluations impact legal decisions. The program sheds light on the crucial role of mental health in determining legal outcomes.PowerPoint exhibits and audience Q&A will enhance this series. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

LECTURES:

1. History of law and psychology: The civil and criminal justice systems. Trial procedure. Roles of criminal justice personnel and the forensic psychology expert witness.

2. Jury psychology. Eyewitness identification. Competency to stand trial. Insanity defense. Lawsuits and compensation cases. Police psychology.

3. Homicide, mass murder, and serial killers. Criminal profiling. Sex crimes. Family violence and child abuse.

4. Stalking and hate crimes. Juvenile crime and gang violence. Crime and punishment. Care and treatment of crime victims. Psychological intervention with criminal offenders.
 
Seminar: Psychology and the Law: Human Nature in the Criminal Justice System - Boca Raton Campus
  • Seminar: Psychology and the Law: Human Nature in the Criminal Justice System
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
        Member: $70.00
        Non-Member: $90.00
        Price at Door/One Day Pass: $30.00
    Dates: 2/28/2025 - 3/21/2025
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 4
    Building: Boca Raton - Friedburg Auditorium
    Instructor: Laurence Miller, Ph.D.

    Are criminals crazy? Do mentally ill people have the right to vote or make a will? How do courts use mental health testimony? This program explores and clarifies the intersection of psychology and law, offering insights from a practicing clinical and forensic psychologist who serves as an expert witness. Through real-world examples, it demystifies complex issues related to mental health and the legal system, providing a comprehensive understanding of how psychological evaluations impact legal decisions. The program sheds light on the crucial role of mental health in determining legal outcomes.PowerPoint exhibits and audience Q&A will enhance this series. This program is being presented as a seminar with limited enrollment to foster discussion.

    LECTURES:

    1. History of law and psychology: The civil and criminal justice systems. Trial procedure. Roles of criminal justice personnel and the forensic psychology expert witness.

    2. Jury psychology. Eyewitness identification. Competency to stand trial. Insanity defense. Lawsuits and compensation cases. Police psychology.

    3. Homicide, mass murder, and serial killers. Criminal profiling. Sex crimes. Family violence and child abuse.

    4. Stalking and hate crimes. Juvenile crime and gang violence. Crime and punishment. Care and treatment of crime victims. Psychological intervention with criminal offenders.
 

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