Forensic Research & Technology

Biography

Biography: Joseph A. Grillo

Abstract

In this workshop, Dr. Grillo explores a number of themes which have spontaneously arisen during his work with hospitals, correctional institutions, and community forensic transition programs while conducting Risk Assessments. During the first portion of this workshop, Dr. Grillo will discuss the process of incarceration as it relates to the “mental health and medical community.” In the second part of this workshop, Dr. Grillo will present his hypothesis of working with multiple agencies, and how “liability” has increased as a byproduct of inmate transition to the community. Systemic Risk will be addressed. The third portion of the workshop will be skill based, assisting practitioners in uncovering and protecting themselves from “deception” at the hands of other institutions (hospitals, correctional institutions, community health centers). Communication skills will be discussed, interviewing, as well as emotional intelligence and the use of micro-expressions. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1) Become familiar with a number of themes/factors that are related to the incarceration experience. 2) Become familiar with some general treatment and transition obstacles that are inherent in the correctional and community system, and how members of both sectors should be conscious of the liability issues related to proper transition. 3) The concept of Systemic Risk will be discussed as a “possible” and toxic variable in the forensic transition process. 4) Become familiar with communication patterns, emotions, and how both influence decision making. Additionally, how forensic examiners can use techniques to uncover individual and organizational “deception” during the inmate/forensic patient transition from High Risk status to the outpatient community. 5) Learn ways that community hospitals and forensic programs can uncover deception and reduce liability.