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PSYCHIAT 773A/B : Youth Forensic Psychiatry

Postgraduate course

Project description

This course is completed over two semesters in one calendar year and is based at the University of Auckland. Teaching is from a range of presenters who work in the field or related areas. Learning objectives include increased familiarity with relevant legislation, increased understanding of the pathways and processes in youth forensics, ethical and professional issues, and common clinical and forensic issues.

Year 2021

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Describe the legislative framework, and demonstrate understanding of the effect on their own clinical practice of these laws. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 5.1 and 5.2) Describe the complex range of pathways and processes of a young person entering the Youth Forensic system. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Analyse own practice with reference to ethical debates related to both general and youth Forensics. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Apply an understanding of the historical context of youth forensics to explain strengths and weaknesses of the current system. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Demonstrate consideration of capacities required for fitness to stand trial evaluations. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.1) Describe the effects of neurodevelopmental disabilities in the context of the Youth Forensic setting. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Weigh issues of risk and safety based on evidence-based approaches, when completing evaluations of adolescents. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2) Demonstrate the ability to succinctly present a complex case in writing and while giving evidence, at such a level as would be expected in the Courts. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.1)