An organization interested in the objective outcome from the use of psycho-legal elements in juvenile and criminal forensic evaluations to determine competency and sanity.

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Online Continuing Education Courses


 The Capacity for Justice Online Continuing Education Program offers a variety of courses addressing pre- & post-adjudication for respondents and defendants with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or concurrent mental and substance use disorders. New expert qualifications and standardized procedures in TCCP46B and TCCP46C support more consistency and equal protection in mental health expert reports and testimony. Our on-line specialized training is a way to become eligible for appointment as an expert witness offering juvenile and criminal forensic testimony in Texas Courts.

Online learning is a convenient way to stay connected and current to with the latest in the industry.


The Difficult Evaluee: Strategies & Outcomes

In this module you will explore the Difficult Evaluee and strategies and outcomes to be successful. This module covers:

  • An Introduction to the Difficult Evaluee
  • Evaluator Qualities that Impact Your Effectiveness
  • Trial Competency Factoids
  • Inpatient & Outpatient Restoration
  • Representation in Court


Presenter(s): Matthew Faubion, M.D.

CE Credits: 2 hours

Cost: $75

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Public Defender's Perspective on Working w/Psychological/Psychiatric Experts

In this module, you will hear a public defender’s perspective on working with specific experts. The module covers:

  • An Introduction to Public Defense
  • The Standards for Ethical & Zealous Representation
  • Public Defender Survey Responses


Presenter(s): Melissa McRoy Shearer, J.D., LBSW

CE Credits: 1 hour

Cost: $40

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Developmental Maturity & Sophistication in Fitness to Proceed Evaluations

In this module, you will explore fitness to proceed evaluations in relation to juvenile court proceedings. The module covers:

  • An Introduction to Developmental Maturity
  • Considerations of Mental Illness & Intellectual Disability
  • The Evaluation Process
  • Legal Strategies


Presenter(s): Jennifer Rockett, PhD

CE Credits: 2 hours

Cost: $75

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Report Writing & Testimony

In this module you will explore the dos and don’ts of report writing as well as learn important information about how to prepare to give a testimony. The module covers:

  • The Forensic Report & Diagnosis
  • Privacy & Legal Rights
  • What Not to Include & the Impact of Testimony
  • Preparation for Testimony
  • Special Circumstances to Consider


Presenter(s): Mary Alice Conroy, PhD, ABPP

CE Credits: 2 hours

Cost: $75

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Malingering

In this module you will explore what it means to malinger, how it differs from feigning, and how to determine if someone is malingering. The module covers:

  • What is Malingering?
  • Malingering & Feigning
  • Feigning Mental Health Concerns
  • Problems with Testing for Malingering
  • Feigning Specific Legal Knowledge & its Consequences


Presenter(s): Wendy Elliott, Ph.D.

CE Credits: 2 hours

Cost: $75

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A Judge's Views on Risk Assessment and Inpatient vs. Outpatient Competency Restoration

In this module you will explore the competency evaluation from the perspective of a judge and learn what things they consider during the process. The module covers:
  • Judge’s Concerns on Competency
  • Evaluation Process & the Court
  • Inpatient vs. Outpatient Restoration


Presenter(s): The Honorable Donna King, J.D.

CE Credits: 1 hour

Cost: $40

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Capacity FOR JUSTICE

    Since its inception in 1995, Capacity FOR JUSTICE (C4J) members have been keenly interested in the more objective outcome from the use of psycho-legal elements in juvenile and criminal forensic evaluations used to determine competency and sanity. (“Capacity” is for mental capacity and “ FOR JUSTICE” is looking toward a fair trial and/or appeal.) Members have made important contributions through research projects across the state by examining the quality of court ordered evaluations for juveniles and defendants.

    Capacity FOR JUSTICE fulfills projects addressing pre & post-adjudication for respondents and defendants with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or concurrent mental and substance use disorders. Focusing on taking the guesswork out of opinions, C4J conducts research, training, & compiles a registry of professionals whose credentials are consistent with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures (TCCP) 46B Incompetency to Stand Trial and TCCP 46C Insanity defense.

    Trainings
    New expert qualifications and standardized procedures in TCCP46B and TCCP46C support more consistency and equal protection in mental health expert reports and testimony. Specialized training is a way to become eligible for appointment as an expert witness offering juvenile and criminal forensic testimony in Texas Courts. To assist in providing necessary credit hours for qualified professionals and their support staff, C4J offers courses several times per year on mental health professional reliability and coordination of legal and mental health professional roles in judicial procedures involving mental health issues. View our Upcoming Events, including on-demand webinars, to see what training opportunities are on the horizon. 

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