Learning Objectives
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of psychologists working with civil courts.
- Examine the roles of psychologists and other mental health professionals in family and probate courts, including child custody evaluations, visitation arrangements, and relocation requests.
- Describe the roles of psychologists and neuropsychologists in evaluating civil capacities.
- Review the many facets of personal injury claims, particularly those relating to employment.
- Introduce issues involving competence to consent to treatment.
- Examine the many questions and problems concerning involuntary civil commitment.
- Explore the challenges of psychologists and other mental health professionals in evaluating the effects of sexual and gender harassment.