Disorders that Matter to Criminal Defense

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July 8, 2026 10:00am – 6:00pm Eastern Time
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$195 FSWA Members / $245 Non-Members (add $25 after June 24, 2026)

Social workers completing this course receive 7.0 continuing education credits.

Disorders that Matter to Criminal Defense
Certain mental disorders can significantly influence criminal responsibility, competency, and sentencing, making them critical in criminal defense strategies.

10 am EST/9 am CST/7 am PST
Language Impairment
Michele LaVigne11 am EST/10 am CST/8 am PST

TBI & Closed Head Injuries
Dr. Sanjay Adhia & Dr. John Fabian

12 pm EST/11 am CST/9 am PST
BREAK

12:15 pm EST/11:15 am CST/9:15 am PST
Sleep Disruption
Dr. Zlatan Krizan

1:15 pm EST/12:15 pm CST/10:15 am PST
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Dr. Krista James

2:15 pm EST/1:15 pm CST/11:15 am PST
BREAK

2:30 pm EST/1:30 pm CST/11:30 am PST
Seizure Disorders
Dr. Melissa Carran

3:30 pm EST/2:30 pm CST/12:30 pm PST
Reproductive Mental Health
Dr. Shawna Chan

4:30 pm EST/3:30 pm CST/1:30 pm PST
BREAK

4:45 pm EST/3:45 pm CST/1:45 pm PST
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Juliet Yackel

5:45 pm EST/4:45 pm CST/2:45 pm PST
Wrap-up

6:00 pm EST/5:00 pm CST/3:00 pm PST
Program concludes

July 8 Speaker Bio’s

July 8 learning objectives

This program is a continuing education program sanctioned by the Forensic Social Work Alliance. This certificate program is open to anyone working in a forensic social work-related field or who is an alumni or current student in a social work program.

Registrations must be received no later than one week prior to the program. These webinars are live, synchronous interactive programs using the zoom platform. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.

The virtual program will be offered from 10:00am – 6:00pm eastern time. Participation in the entire program is required to complete the certificate program. The format will allow for viewing of the presentation and supporting materials as well as interaction between the presenters and participants in real time. Registered participants will receive instructions on how to gain access to this event via email approximately one week prior to the event. Certificates of completion will be emailed within 10 business days of course completion.

To receive CE Credit social workers must pre-register for ce credit, log in at the scheduled time, attend the entire course and complete an online course evaluation.

System requirements:
• Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher, MacOS 9 or higher, Android 4.0 or higher
• Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Google Chrome, Firefox 10.0 or higher
• Broadband Internet connection: Cable, High-speed DSL & any other medium that is internet accessible.

Please contact Jim Campbell at jim.campbell@nofsw.org with questions, concerns, or grievances about this course including information regarding ADA accommodations. For presenter bio’s and learning objectives contact Jim Campbell.

Forensic Social Work Alliance, provider #1823, formerly the National Organization of Forensic Social Work, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 07/18/2023–07/18/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 7.0 continuing education credits.

National Organization of Forensic Social Work is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0876.

A $25 fee will be assessed for refunds or cancellations before June 22, 2026. No refunds for cancellations received after June 22, 2026. If paying by check, payment should be received by June 22, 2026.