Applying a Neuroscience and Psychosocial Development Framework to Testifying in Juvenile Cases

In this webinar, Tom Leversee presents a framework for expert witnesses that focuses on brain science, developmental age/crime trajectories, and psychosocial maturity and desistance.    

Mental health professionals in the juvenile justice system frequently serve as expert witnesses in court cases in which juveniles face the possibility of being prosecuted as adults.

Intimate Partner Violence: Identifying and Monitoring Coercive Controlling Behaviors

Intimate partner violence is already a complicated form of interpersonal violence. Problems range from the cycle of abuse to the confusing loyalty exhibited by abused partners. These problems are further complicated by the fact that controlling behaviors of the perpetrating partner often go undetected by others and may be normalized by the abused partner.

And That’s a Wrap!

Today was Safer Society’s last live training in 2022. The Safer team wants to send a special “thank you” to Katie Gotch for giving an informative presentation — it was the perfect way to end the year. The Safer team is looking forward to providing more training opportunities in the new year. We are grateful for the support from the Safer Society community.