This presentation will explore the purpose and scope of Competency to Stand Trial programs and the unique challenges that come with a jail-based program. Speakers will address the important difference between forensic and therapeutic programs and the influence of intrinsic bias and outcome-driven vs. process-driven focus to highlight various methods used for final competency opinions.

Educational Objectives

• Distinguish between forensic and therapeutic models of competency restoration
• Identify the impact of bias in forensic evaluations and differentiate between outcome-driven and process-driven approaches
• Recognize the unique challenges of operating a jail-based CST program

Level: Intermediate