This workshop will provide a general overview of forensic practice and roles in both the criminal and civil justice systems. Integration of trauma and ethical dilemmas within community corrections programs, specialty courts, expert witness testimony, and elder law will be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to analyze several cases and discuss with an expert panel that includes lawyers and judges.

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Schedule:	Every day, starting on 11/03/25 and ending on 11/03/25
Times:	09:00am-04:30pm CST
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Monday, November 3, 2025 09:00am 04:30pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Monday, November 3, 2025 09:00am 04:30pm
Instructor:	Joanne Terrell Joanne Terrell Joanne Terrell Instructor Biography: Joanne Terrell, MSW, LCSW, PIP, is an Instructor in the School of Social Work at The University of Alabama where she teaches Mental Health and Social Work practice courses as well as Couples and Family Therapy. Ms. Terrell has thirty years experience as an individual and family therapist. She currently maintains a private practice where her focus of treatment is with family and couples. She provides clinical supervision to mental health professionals in the areas of mental health treatment with individuals, couples and families.
Location:	Bryant Conference Center 240 Paul Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 (205) 348-8600
Session ID:	CS-2511-FPCCS1-01
Price:	Price Standard : $149.00 Register for All 3 Workshops at One Time: $127.00

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