Law and Mental Health: APA Professional Practice Guidelines for Working with Trauma Survivors in

Law and Mental Health: APA Professional Practice Guidelines for Working with Trauma Survivors in Clinical & Forensic Settings -Lenore Walker, EdD, ABPP
Dr. Lenore E. Walker was a longtime elected member of APA Council of Representatives and other governance positions. She was selected by the APA Practice Division to chair the development of the first professional practice guidelines on PTSD and trauma-related disorders. Her research and clinical intervention with battered women, that named Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS) and other survivors of interpersonal trauma has been published in numerous peer reviewed articles, book chapters and books. She has given keynote addresses and training workshops internationally. She testifies in legal cases around the country and world providing information about the psychological impact from trauma to assist judges and juries in various types of cases. A professor emeritus from Nova Southeastern University she continues to provide forensic services in her independent practice. Among other honors, she was awarded the 2023 Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. Her favorite activity these days is writing mystery novels based on her forensic practice that can be found on Amazon.
1. Differentiate between clinical and professional guidelines and ethical standards.
2. Develop protocols for working with trauma survivors using the six areas and 17 guidelines developed.
3. Assess the rationale and application for the legal and regulatory frameworks guidelines.
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