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Presented by Mel Morales, PsyD, Michelle Malters, PsyD, and Tera Jones, PhD

Monday, September 8, 2025

8am-9am PT / 10am-11am CT / 11am-12pm ET

Event held online via Zoom, link to access provided upon registration.

Forensic Psychology, in simplistic terms, is the interaction of psychology and the law and legal issues. The Online Programs in Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School want to provide students, faculty in other programs, and the general public an overview of topics in forensic psychology, to enhance participant’s understanding of forensic psychology and how the intersection of counseling and forensic psychology can improve social justice causes. 

The ingrained impacts of systemic oppression and discrimination affect every sector and institution of our society, pushing many to the margins by means out of their control. This course provides a basic framework for understanding privilege and power, systems of oppression and discrimination, cultural competency, and identity when working with clients within forensic settings. It will explore the impact and social construction of culture, gender, ethnicity, class, and race and their effect on the individual’s interactions with the legal system. We will also share strategies to ensure that you are providing culturally responsive and affirming care.

Zoom link will be available on course page in “My Courses” upon event registration. 

This program, when attended in its entirety, offers 1.0 CEs for Psychologists, 1.0 IL CEUS for Counselors and Social Workers, 1.0 BBS California CEUs for LPCCs, LPSWs, and LMFTs, 1.0 ISBE CPDUs for Illinois Educators, 1.0 NASP CPDs for School Psychologists, or 1.0 NBCC Clock Hours. (*NBCC Clock Hours are available for live program attendance only.)

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Disclaimer for all sessions: Courses may take up to one hour to populate in “My Courses” after purchase. Purchase of a session within one hour of a program start time may not guarantee access to the live session. We strongly encourage registering as early as possible to ensure live session and Zoom link access.