The Importance of Uniformity and Consistency of Forensic Evaluations: A Judge's Perspective

Description 

Learning Objectives

1. Define "forensic reports."

2. Describe the importance of consistency and uniformity in forensic reports.  

3. List strategies for consistency and uniformity in forensic reports.

Cost

• $20 for NBFE members (i.e., CFMHEs and CFMHE applicants/candidates) and, for members of  our partnering organizations (see Professional Partners for current listing)
• $30 for non-members

About the Presenter

Ashley Willcott, J.D., CWLS

Ashley is a nationally recognized Judge and acclaimed Trial Attorney with 20 years of courtroom experience, exceptionally skilled in all aspects of litigation and negotiation. She most recently served under Governor Nathan Deal as the top Child Welfare Advocate for the State of Georgia. During her appointment she pioneered a new approach to child welfare law and advocacy. As one of Georgia’s first Certified Child Welfare Specialist’s she brings a unique perspective on how children and families are regarded by our legal system. After graduating from Tulane University with a BS in Psychology and English, Ashley attended Emory University School of Law. She then quickly established herself as a fervent advocate for children. Her legal career included serving as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Family and Children Services. Her courtroom acumen and superb trial skills resulted in now teaching trial skills for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) nationwide. Her skills also caught the eye of Georgia’s Supreme Court Committee on Justice for Children where she leads the “Cold Case Project.” This program, in its’ 10th year, developed an innovative approach to advocacy for children lingering in foster care. By using predictive analytics and other matrices, the Cold Case Project targets children languishing in the system to find forever homes.

Continuing Education Information 

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This webinar has been approved for 1 general contact hour(s) with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling, and the Florida Board of Psychology, CE Broker Tracking # 20-859176 (CE Broker Provider #50-15823).  

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