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| Bridging Behavior Analysis and Forensic Settings: Innovations and Challenges |
| Monday, May 26, 2025 |
| 11:00 AM–11:50 AM |
| Convention Center, Street Level, 158 AB |
| Area: CSS/LBD; Domain: Service Delivery |
| CE Instructor: Mark T. Harvey, Ph.D. |
| Chair: Mark T. Harvey (Florida Institute of Technology; Rogue Behavior Analysis) |
| PRESLEY WANNER (Anne Carlsen Center) |
| TIMOTHY TEMPLIN (Hoosier ABA) |
| CALEB DENEB HUDGINS (The OBSI Project) |
| Abstract: This panel will explore emerging trends in forensic behavior analysis, including the integration of technology in assessments and interventions, and the ongoing research driving this evolving field. Panelists will examine the complexities of understanding criminal behavior and mental health through applied behavior analysis (ABA), focusing on the challenges of implementing function-based consequence interventions for populations often unaffected by social consequences. Potential intervention strategies tailored to these unique needs will be discussed, along with implications for treatment through successful, evidence-based interventions designed to reduce recidivism. The panel will also explore the development and validation of risk assessment tools informed by behavior analytic principles, comparing these methods with traditional approaches and addressing reliability and ethical considerations. Ethical dilemmas, such as issues of consent, coercion, and the dual roles of practitioners, will be critically examined to guide best practices. Challenges and opportunities in collaborating with law enforcement, legal professionals, and correctional systems will be addressed, with an emphasis on strategies for effective communication and advocacy of behavior analytic approaches.
Objectives:
Understanding Criminal Behavior: Explore the complexities of criminal behavior and mental health issues through applied behavior analysis (ABA).
Risk Assessment Tools: Discuss the development and validation of risk assessment tools based on behavior analytic principles, comparing them with traditional methods while addressing reliability and ethical implications.
Intervention Strategies: Address the challenges of implementing function-based interventions for populations resistant to social consequences, showcasing successful strategies that apply behavioral principles.
Ethical Considerations: Analyze ethical dilemmas in forensic behavior analysis, including consent, coercion, and the dual roles of practitioners as assessors and interventionists. |
| Instruction Level: Intermediate |
| Target Audience: This panel event is tailored for clinicians who have an intermediate understanding of behavior analytic concepts and principles, with a focus on integrating a systems approach that includes coaching and data-driven decision-making. Ideal for attendees looking to deepen their expertise and apply these strategies in forensic settings. |
Learning Objectives: 1. Explore the complexities of criminal behavior and mental health issues through the lens of applied behavior analysis (ABA).
2. Discuss the development and validation of risk assessment tools based on behavior analytic principles, comparing them with traditional methods while addressing reliability and ethical implications.
3. Address the challenges of implementing function-based interventions for populations resistant to social consequences, showcasing successful strategies that apply behavioral principles.
4. Analyze ethical dilemmas in forensic behavior analysis, including consent, coercion, and the dual roles of practitioners as assessors and interventionists. |
| Keyword(s): Competency, Correctional systems, Forensic Behavior, Risk Assessment |
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