Understanding and assessing young people at risk of violence

This full day workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the risk factors for violence in young people and discuss the implications for assessment and management. Case examples will be utilised throughout including a case review by Dr Deacon. He will focus on the criminogenic needs and idiographic factors leading to his formulation and risk summary. Participants will have the opportunity to work through a case, applying a risk assessment framework. This will be followed by a review of the assessment task, highlighting the process of identifying risk and protective factors and considering how they can be incorporated into a risk management plan.

The workshop is primarily targeted at health and mental health clinicians however it has also been useful for professionals working with youth in a range of community settings. If you have questions about your suitability for the workshop, please contact FMHPDP@swin.edu.au

This workshop will be facilitated by Dr Adam Deacon (Forensicare) and Susan Hancox (Forensicare).