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Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal Settings: Introduction and Overview

  • 04/08/2026
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • via Zoom
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MCA Monthly Workshop:
 Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health,
and Legal Settings:  Introduction and Overview

 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Via Zoom


Certificates of attendance available for this workshop

  

Jerrod Brown will be presenting a series of workshops in 2026.  Watch for these other events to open up for Registration:

  • June 10th: ADHD in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal Settings: Introduction and Overview
  • August 12th: Autism in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal Settings
  • October 14th: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health and Legal Settings
  • December 9th: Traumatic Brain Injuries in Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Legal Settings:  A forensic Neuroscience and Neurocriminological Perspective


Description:

Neurodivergence describes a group of individuals with atypical patterns of brain functioning, including differences in cognition, sensory, and motor abilities. Conditions such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia), and traumatic brain injuries often fall under this umbrella. The symptoms of these neurodivergent conditions place these individuals at an elevated risk for involvement in the criminal justice system (in roles ranging from suspect and defendant to victim and witness) compared to the general population. Complicating matters further, this population often struggles to navigate psycholegal processes such as police interviews and interrogations, court proceedings, court-mandated treatment, incarceration, and community supervision. Designed for professionals working in criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings, this innovative training explores neurodivergence and the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in the criminal justice system. Topics discussed will include intake, screening and assessment, treatment, case management, and communication and accommodation strategies. Compelling case studies and cutting-edge research findings will be shared throughout the training to emphasize key learning objectives.

Workshop Goal/Objectives:

  • Define neurodivergence and neurodivergent conditions.
  • Identify common signs and symptoms of neurodivergent conditions.
  • Learn about the impact neurodivergent conditions have on criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings.
  • Identify intake, screening, intervention, management, communication, and accommodation strategies that professionals can implement with neurodivergent populations who are involved in criminal justice, forensic mental health, and legal settings.  


    Presenter - Jerrod Brown:

    Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS, MS, MS, CTTS, EFC, CFNC, CZT, CART, GCPain is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and founder and co-editor-in-chief of Forensic Scholars Today. Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, alexithymia, executive dysfunction, criminal recidivism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed six separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Pain Management, Applied Pediatric Nutrition, Medical Biochemistry, Exercise Prescription, Neuroscience and the Law, Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia, Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. In 2023, Jerrod completed a diabetes care and education certificate from Central Arizona College. Jerrod has also conducted over 300 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod has also been quoted in various magazines, newspapers, and other professional outlets. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs. 



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