Multi-­‐level  Guidelines  (MLG)  Training

Alana N. Cook, M.S.Alana Cook is a Ph.D. Candidate in Clinical-Forensic Psychology at Simon Fraser University where she is a member of the Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute. Her work focuses on violence prevention through forensic assessment and intervention, assessment and management of psychopathic personality disorder, and national and international policy. Her doctoral research is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Stephen D. Hart, Ph.D.Dr. Stpehen Hart is a Professor of Psychology and member of the Mental Health, Law, and Policy Institute at Simon Fraser University and a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Bergen in Norway. His work focuses on clinical-forensic assessment in criminal and civil setting, and especially on the assessment of violence risk and the assessment of psychopathic personality disorder.

March  13-­‐15,  2013Vancouver,  B.C.  Canada

COST

Regular  Rate   $550.00  per  participant

Threat  Assessment  Association  MembersMembers   of   CATAP,   ATAP,   AATAP,   or   AETAP   receive   a  discounted  rate  of     $450.00  per  participant

StudentsWe   have   a   limited   number   of   spaces   for   senior   level  doctoral  students  near  the   completion  of  their  degree  at  a  reduced   rate.   Please   e-­‐mail   alanac@sfu.ca   for   more  information.  

Cost  includes  all  course  materials  (MLG  manuals  and  worksheets  and  case  material).  

Light  refreshments  (no  meals)  will  be  provided.  

REGISTRATION

Submit   your   completed   registration  form   and  payment   to  Alana  Cook  by  March  1st.

See  page  4  for  the  registration  form.  

Registration  Deadline:  March  1st,  2013

Instructors

Interested in free registration? - See Page 3 for details -

MULTI-LEVEL GUIDELINES (MLG)FOR THE ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT OF GROUP-BASED VIOLENCE

Alana N. Cook, Stephen D. Hart, & P. Randall Kropp | 2012

What is Group-Based Violence?Group-based violence is actual, attempted, or threatened physical injury that is deliberate and nonconsensual, perpetrated by an individual whose decisions and behavior are substantially influenced by a group to which they currently belong or with which they are affiliated or identify. This includes cases involving gangs, organized crime, terrorism, and even some honour crimes.

What is the MLG?The MLG is a set of structured professional judgement (SPJ) guidelines designed to assist in the assessment and management of group-based violence. The guidelines are evidence- and consensus-based, and build on previous SPJ guidelines. Development of the MLG was funded in part by an award from the Social Science Research and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to A. N. Cook. This training was funded in part by a grant from the Strategic Policy Branch, Public Safety Canada.

Who can use the MLG? The guidelines are intended for use by criminal justice, security, and mental health professionals working in a variety of contexts where there is risk or contact with those involved with group-based violence. Ideally, evaluators will have some experience in group-based violence and in the use of SPJ guidelines.

What kind of cases can I use the MLG with?The MLG may be used with people who have a known of suspected history of group-based violence, or who are believed on other grounds to be a possible risk for group-based violence. The MLG guidelines can be in the evaluation of adolescents and adults, aged 14 or older, both male and female.

DAY  1  MLG  Training  

The first day will be didactic. Stephen Hart and Alana Cook will review fundamental issues related to the SPJ approach to violence risk assessment and the administration of the MLG.

         

Day 1 Schedule

8:30-9:00 Registration

9:00 Training start

10:15-10:30 Break

12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own)

14:30-14:45 Break

17:00 End Day 1

Training Overview

DAY 2/3 MLG Practice CasesThese two days will be practical, focused on the administration of the MLG through completion of case. Participants will receive individualized feedback for each training case.

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Day 2/3 Schedule

9:00 Day 2 start

10:15-10:30 Break

12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own)

14:30-14:45 Break

17:00 End Day 2

Participants who complete the training will receive a certificate of competence and are also eligible to receive 24 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), and the Canadian Psychological association (CATAP). Please ask Alana Cook if you interested in obtaining CE Credits.

As part of her doctoral research in the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University, Alana Cook is conducting an evaluation for the reliability and validity of the MLG. Participants who consent to have their ratings and evaluations used in research may be eligible for reimbursement of 100% of the training fees. This opportunity is only available for a limited number of people.

Registration Form Vancouver, BCMarch 13-15, 2013

REGISTRATION FEES(all fees include 12% HST)

  Regular  Rate:  $550.00  per  participant    

  Threat  Assessment  Association  Members  Rate:     $450.00  per  participant  

RESEARCH PARTICIPATION

Individuals who complete the training and consent to have their training materials used in Alana Cook’s doctoral research are eligible to have 100% of their registraiton fees reimbursed. This opportunity is available for only a limited number of people. Please note all research materials will remain confidential.

I would like to receive more information about participating in research.

PERSONAL INFORMATION(one form per participant)

Name

Title

Affiliation

Phone

E-mail

I am a member of CATAP,  ATAP,  AATAP,  or  AETAP:      YES    |      NO

**Please indicate bellow if you would like to participate in the research portion for free registration**    

Submit your registration form via e-mail (alanac@sfu.ca) or mail before March 1st, 2013. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card, or institutional purchase order. Alana Cook will contact you to arrange payment details.

Questions? E-mail Alana at alanac@sfu.ca.

Cancellation or changes to registration much be received in writing. Full registration fee will be refunded up to and including February 15th, 2013. After February 15th, 2013, 80% of the registration fee will be refunded.

Please describe the participants experience with threat assessment and/or group-based violence: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________