Course Summary
Designed for behavioral health clinicians, this course examines practical, evidence-based approaches and strategies for managing antisocial tendencies among justice-involved individuals, including the “big four” criminogenic risks: antisocial cognition, antisocial behavior, antisocial personality pattern, and antisocial associates. Defined by the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model, these empirically validated risks have been found to have a strong relationship with criminal offending, and interventions targeting antisocial tendencies have demonstrated a positive influence on reducing violence and improving the quality of life for justice-involved people—as well as lowering their risk of recidivism.
For this reason, it is crucial for behavioral health clinicians to consider the unique challenges of working with clients with antisocial tendencies—especially those who meet the diagnostic criteria for antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)—and develop interventions that specifically address their needs. Through the provided materials and activities, this course will enable attendees to develop these skills so they can recognize, assess, and manage antisocial tendencies in justice-involved individuals, develop and implement effective treatment plans that incorporate criminogenic risks and needs, and collaborate with criminal justice professionals to mitigate common barriers and coordinate care.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize antisocial tendencies in justice-involved people and assess these individuals to determine their potential treatment needs.
- Create comprehensive, individualized treatment plans for clients with antisocial tendencies.
- Implement treatment plans in a manner that supports clients with antisocial tendencies and mitigates the impact of common challenges and barriers.
Learning Audience
This course is designed for behavioral health clinicians (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, etc.) who work with justice-involved individuals with antisocial tendencies in carceral and community settings. That being said, the information and materials included may benefit anyone in the behavioral health field who engages with these clients (administrators, support staff, etc.) on a regular basis.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 CE credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Questions about CEU credits?
Course Duration
Content Contributors
Morgan Deal, M.D.
- Staff Psychiatrist, Colorado Department of Corrections
- Senior Instructor, University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz
