Dr. Abrams has worked with persons involved in the criminal justice system for nearly 40 years, including serving as the Chief Psychiatrist at CMF - Vacaville. He started the Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship program at St. Elisabeths Hospital and Georgetown University. He continues to evaluate people and cases in the CJS, and teach at UCSD. In 2023, Dr. Abrams received the William T. Rossiter Award for a lifetime of achievement from the California Forensic Mental Health Association.