Correctional mental health professionals are increasingly pulled into civil rights litigation. This presentation breaks down the deposition process and what it means for mental health practices. Learn how clinical decisions, documentation, and judgment are evaluated and how to avoid common pitfalls like documentation gaps and hindsight bias. Participants will strengthen their abilities to provide clear, confident testimony when it matters most.

• Explain the role of depositions in correctional litigation
• Identify common vulnerabilities in mental health testimony
• Apply practical preparation strategies to improve clarity, credibility, and professionalism during deposition testimony

Level: Intermediate