Forensic Psychology for Non-Forensic Psychologists
Includes a Live Web Event on 11/18/2026 at 2:00 PM (EST)
Recorded On: 11/18/2026
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Description
Dr. Scroppo will discuss what forensic psychologists do and the specialized environment in which they work. Whether or not you have an interest in becoming a forensic psychologist or taking on forensic psychological work, learning more about forensic psychology helps psychologists interact effectively with forensic colleagues, better understand the forensic evaluator’s duties and procedures, and evaluate the competencies of forensic psychologists if a referral might be needed.
Continuing Education Information
1 CE Credit, Instructional Level: Intermediate
1 Contact Hour (New York Board of Psychology)
Disclosures: Presenter has no conflicts of interest to disclose. Generative AI was not used for the development or content of this presentation.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify three major differences between clinical/therapeutic and forensic psychological roles
- Identify three important differences between legal and psychological assumptions
- Apply skills and procedures used by forensic psychologists
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Joe Scroppo, PhD, JD
Dr. Joe Scroppo is a forensic psychologist and attorney. He maintains private practices in law as well as clinical and forensic psychology, and has been a Risk Management Consultant for the American Insurance Trust since 2012. He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Hofstra University School of Medicine and a Fellow of APA Division 42. Dr. Scroppo is an expert in domestic battering and its effects, various mental state defenses to homicide charges, the civil commitment of sex offenders, and forensic assessment in child custody and maltreatment matters. Dr. Scroppo received a B.A. (cum laude) from the University of Chicago, his M.A. and Ph.D. from the Adelphi University Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies, and his J.D. (magna cum laude) from St. John’s University School of Law.
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