Forensic Mental Health Evaluation in Immigration Cases

Description

The presentation will define forensic mental health evaluation in the context of immigration cases, describe the types of cases and list legal requirements for each. Unique issues for expert witnesses in immigration court will be addressed.

Learning Objectives 

Objective 1: Define elements of a forensic mental health evaluation.

Objective 2: Describe 3 principles of a forensic mental health evaluation process.

Objective 3: List and explain three types of immigration cases requiring evaluations.

Objective 4: Describe 2 challenges when testifying in immigration court.

Presenter

Dr. Kathy Lanthorn Cardenas, CFMHE, EdD, LMHC

Dr. Lanthorn Cardenas earned her CFMHE in 2008 and has since provided more than 1300 forensic mental health evaluations. Many forensic evaluations were provided in Spanish. A large number of evaluations were for immigration cases, as well as criminal cases, civil litigation cases and family court cases. She has provided expert witness testimony more than 140 times. Dr. Lanthorn Cardenas conducts evaluations in jails and in the Tacoma, WA immigration detention center. She continues to provide counseling on a very part-time basis.

Cost

$20 for NBFE members (i.e., CFMHEs and CFMHE applicants/candidates) and, for members of  our partnering organizations please see Professional Partners for current listing)
$45 for Non-members

Continuing Education Information

ACEP No. 6189

Florida CE Broker Tracking No. 20-1331686

CE Broker Provider No. 50-15823

                               

          

The National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6189.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  NBFE is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBFE is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  NBFE maintains responsibility for this program and its content. NBFE is recognized and endorsed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association.

This workshop has been approved for 2.0 general hours, with the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health Counseling and the Florida Board of Psychology, CE Broker Tracking # 20-1331686 (CE Broker Provider #50-15823).

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