Understanding and assessing adult firesetting (SOLD OUT)
About
This workshop will provide mental health and correctional professionals with the latest knowledge on deliberate firesetting. Attendees will gain knowledge of the common characteristics of and theoretical explanations for adult firesetting. Attendees will also learn about current evidence-based approaches for assessment of adult deliberate firesetting including psychometric tools that can assist in identification of treatment needs and current best practice in risk assessment.This workshop is designed for professionals/practitioners working with mental health or justice involved people. If you have questions about your suitability for this workshop, please contact FMHPDP@forensicare.vic.gov.au
Facilitators:
Dr Nichola Tyler (Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, CFBS)
Dr Lauren Ducat (Manager Problem Behaviour Program and Chief Psychologist CFMHS, Forensicare; Adjunct Research Fellow, CFBS)
NOTE: This workshop can be attended either online or in person (at the CFBS)
Date
Friday 1 November 2024 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+11)Location
Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science
Level 1, 582 Heidelberg Road, Alphington Victoria 3078