Psychological Interventions in Forensic Settings   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Addendum
   

PF 759 - Psychological Interventions in Forensic Settings


This course introduces students to problems and/or issues commonly displayed in a variety of forensic settings; most notably, jails, prisons, and mandated treatment programs.  Common problems include continued criminality, substance abuse/addiction, mental illness, sexual deviance, suicidality, death/grief, and gang activity.  Various interventions and techniques used to treat these issues are explored. (2 credits)