Mentally ill clients present numerous risks for professionals. This workshop is designed to provide a practical map through the minefield of uncertainty in the prediction of violence toward others. Dr. Resnick, who has been a consultant in many high-profile cases including those of Scott Peterson, Andrea Yates and the “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski, will present the latest research on violence prediction, the demographics of violence, and the specific incidence of violence in different psychiatric diagnoses.

Dr. Resnick will discuss predictors of suicide, "the suicidal ladder," and the value of "no suicide contracts." The seminar will also address issues including the reduction of risk for malpractice liability for failing to protect potential victims from patient violence as well as for failing to prevent suicide. New data on violence in stalkers will also be covered.

 Course Learning Objectives:

1. Learn to identify predictors of violence to self and others
2. Improve interview techniques in the assessment of “dangerousness.” 
3. Recognize legal issues in risk evaluations for suicide and homicide.

4. Classify stalkers and assess their risk of violence.

Trainer: Phillip Resnick, MD, is a Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Division of Forensic Psychiatry at Case School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to the cases mentioned above, Dr. Resnick has consulted on cases involving Timothy McVeigh, Susan Smith, Jeffrey Dahmer and William Kennedy Smith. He has served as President of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law and has published more than 130 articles and book chapters.

Location: Retreat Healthcare 350 Linden St, Brattleboro, VT

Cost: $125 early registration; otherwise $140.