Feedback on Forensic Mental Health Assessments in a Juvenile Court Clinic Certification Program

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Juvenile and Family Court Journal

Publication Date

12-1-2020

Abstract

Public-sector mental health systems have set forth specialized practice competencies for forensic mental health clinicians conducting court-ordered examinations. This study examined a sample of feedback letters to clinicians who submitted mid-training and final reports for review as part of the requirements for certification as a juvenile court clinician. The most common feedback points were insufficient/irrelevant historical data, problems with clarity/organization of the report, problems with interview/mental status examination, and problems with competency to stand trial data/opinions. Clinicians had fewer deficiencies in their final report compared to their mid-training report, supporting the perspective that forensic training and supervision is associated with better quality reports.

Volume

71

Issue

4

Last Page

51

DOI

10.1111/jfcj.12186

ISSN

01617109

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