This three-hour training will focus on the interpretation and application of brain injury assessment findings within forensic settings. The first hour will provide a concise review of the Colorado Brain Injury Model and the assessment process, including screening procedures, cognitive assessment components, and the identification of cognitive strengths and weaknesses relevant to justice-involved individuals. The remainder of the training will focus on case conceptualization, translating assessment findings into clear and actionable forensic reports, and developing individualized recommendations that support competency-related services, legal system navigation, rehabilitation, and community reintegration. Through case examples, participants will explore realistic treatment expectations, intervention planning, and practical strategies for communicating brain injury-related findings to courts, legal professionals, treatment providers, and other stakeholders.

PARTICIPANT OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Review and describe the key components of the Colorado Brain Injury Model assessment process, including screening, cognitive assessment, and interpretation of findings within forensic populations.

• Analyze and conceptualize brain injury assessment results to identify cognitive strengths, limitations, and functional implications, and translate findings into individualized forensic recommendations and intervention strategies.

• Develop and communicate forensically informed reports that effectively convey assessment findings, treatment expectations, and recommendations to various stakeholders involved in the individual's care and progression through the legal system.

PRESENTER BIO

Dr. Jennifer McMahon is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Denver and the Programs Director and Co-Director of the Postdoctoral Fellowship at Denver FIRST. She oversees statewide mental health initiatives that integrate brain injury screening and cognitive interventions into forensic contexts, with a strong emphasis on supervising and training master’s and postdoctoral trainees. A licensed clinical psychologist, her specialties include forensic assessment and intervention, brain injury, and developmental psychology. She directs a first-of-its-kind brain injury screening program within Colorado’s competency system and has extensive experience presenting at national and international conferences on brain injury, forensic practices, and innovative program implementation. 

OATSA, WATSA, CalATSA, and other ATSA members will be emailed a $25 discount code. Please contact OATSABoard@gmail.com with questions.

Attendees will receive 3 CEUs approved by the APA via PAI.

Psychological Assessment, Inc. (PAI) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PAI maintains responsibility for this program and its content. They can be contacted by phone at: 1-888-524-5122 or through at the following mailing address: 15501 San Pablo Ave.  G-317, Richmond, CA 94806.