Juveniles, Mental Health, and the Justice System

On-Demand
Live date: 
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 12:45pm
Price: 
$70.00
Description

In this session, juvenile defenders will learn about common developmental and psychopathological issues in youth, including developmental immaturity, trauma and mood disorders, psychosis, and neurodevelopmental challenges. Understanding these conditions and their related behaviors can help defenders better understand and advocate for their client. 

Presenters
Dr. Wijetunga, J.D., PhD., Clinical Asst. Professor, UNC School of Medicine, Dept. of Psychiatry, Chapel Hill, NC
 
Additional Information

 

For additional information about public defense education courses and resources, visit our Public Defense Education site.  

Duration: 
1.00 hours
CLE Value:
General
1 hrs
Total
1 hrs

Faculty Coordinators

For questions regarding course details, please contact the program manager.

Faculty Coordinators

individual image for Monica Yelverton
919.966.4227
Associate Director of Programs and Services, Public Defense Education
For questions regarding course content, please contact the faculty coordinator.

Faculty Coordinators

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Topics - Courts and Judicial Administration