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Fitness to Stand Trial Assessments
Format Workshop
Presenters Dr Greg Dear
Description The Workshop:
The issue as to whether an individual has the required competency to stand trial is a legal question which often requires the opinion of appropriately trained psychologists. This workshop will cover:
 A model to guide evaluating applicants against the criteria set out in s9 of the Act to determine whether or not an individual is fit to stand trial; and
 Training in the skills required to complete these assessments for the Courts in a competent manner.
About the presenter(s) The presenter:
Dr Greg Dear is currently the coordinator of the Forensic Psychology Course at Edith Cowan University. He has previously worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the alcohol and other drug field, in prisons, in family therapy settings and in mental health settings. Dr Dear has conducted evaluations in many courts and other tribunals in Australia (criminal, civil, and administrative), predominantly in the Children's Court (child-protection litigation) and the Family Court of Western Australia. He has extensive experience and knowledge relating to Fitness to Stand Trial Assessments.
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Location WA Metro, Australia
Venue Goodearth Hotel
195 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth WA 6004

Please contact the event organiser to confirm if this venue is wheelchair accessible
Start/End Date 3 Dec 2012
Time 8.30am for a 9am start until 4pm
Cost $50 APS Forensic College Members & Forensic Students; $385 APS Members; $495 Non APS Members
Organiser College of Forensic Psychologists (CFP) (WA)
Contact Name Angela Cooney
Email Angela.cooney@correctiveservices.wa.gov.au
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