In an increasing polarized society, issues related to violence are becoming more polarized. Psychologists are often asked to assess a person’s likelihood to commit violence, though these evaluations are typically conducted as part of the legal process. Some individuals, that are not involved with the court system, are also at risk of committing an act of violence, but their behaviors have not risen to the level where police can intervene. A threat assessment reviews the credibility a person made to commit an act of violence. This assessment is often nebulous at best and perplexing as to how to conduct at worse. This seminar will address the key issues on conducting threat assessment and how they differ from a violence risk assessment, but how they may more akin to a fitness for duty evaluation. 

Learning Objectives - Based on the content of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify the basic components of a threat assessment
• Describe the legal and ethical considerations when conducting a threat assessment
• Describe at least one recommendation to include upon completion of a threat assessment 

Cost for this workshop:

• Student Members (of Bexar county Psychological Association)  $30
• Members (of Bexar county Psychological Association) $60
• Non-Members $80

Register here: May 2024 Workshop Registration

With questions, please email bexarpsych@gmail.com

CE Credits Available to: Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists 

John Delatorre, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in Texas, Arizona and New York State. He has a license to provide sex offender treatment in Texas. He earned his doctorate from Midwestern University – Glendale. Dr. Delatorre has a Master’s degree in Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law. Dr. Delatorre provides therapy and assessment for a variety of concerns, including providing interventions to the severely mentally ill, individuals with significant trauma histories, and crisis interventions/de-escalation. He has training and experience in various assessments including: general psychological, risk/threat assessments, competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility, psychosexual evaluations, police and public safety, and immigration evaluations. Dr. Delatorre has presented on multiple topics in the community and at conferences and is available to provide training. He is a psychological analyst for television news and court shows. Dr. Delatorre is also trained as a negotiator/mediator.