The Neurobiology of Violence: Understanding Antecedents to Criminal Behaviors Continuing Education Workshop

Sep. 19 , 9:00 am - 4:45 pm

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  • Presented By: The Lynn J. Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling
  • The deadline to register is Monday, September 15th.
  • Directions to meeting room: The Gainesville Renaissance Building is located at 106 Spring St. SW, Gainesville, GA 30501 on the downtown Gainesville square. Enter the building through the main door on the side of the building that faces the Gainesville courthouse as well as a small courtyard (on the same end of the building as Cotto Modern Italian restaurant). Take the elevator up to the second floor.

Presented by Dr. Jeff Sim

Dr. Jeff Sim is the statewide mental health quality improvement manager for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Before moving to IDOC he was the acting superintendent at a juvenile justice facility that provides mental health treatment for youth with severe mental health issues and youth with sexually deviant behaviors. A licensed clinical psychologist, he is also an associate professor at Western Illinois University.

Jeff Sim

Workshop Description

Among many other things that the brain is involved in, the processing of emotions stands out as significant. When the Limbic system detects threats, it triggers an emotional response which then propels behaviors that may or may not be appropriate. When there is a dysfunction to the frontal lobe, there is display of irritability and aggression. This workshop focuses on the neurobiology of violence, particularly in regards to understanding criminal behavior with an introduction of the START NOW treatment program with incarcerated individuals.

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Workshop CE Approval

  • 6 CORE hours of continuing education have been approved by The Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work (GSCSW CEU Approval #082225)
  • 6 hours of continuing education have been approved by the Licensed Professional Counselors of Georgia (LPCGA CE Approval #213565597S-0826)
  • The Georgia Psychological Association has granted this program with GPA-Approval. GPA-Approval allows for psychologists to apply this program to Georgia licensure CE requirements under Area IV, Please check with other states on eligibility for credit 6 hours of CORE credit for psychologists is awarded for this CE program, (GPA CE Reference# 25.09.19) Level of Workshop: Basic to Intermediate, Prerequisites: None

Workshop Schedule

  • 9:00-10:30 AM: Training (1.5 hours) – The neurobiology of violence: The antecedents to antisocial behaviors (Part 1).
  • 10:30-10:45 AM: Break
  • 10:45 AM-12:15 PM: Training (1.5 hours) – The neurobiology of violence: The antecedents to antisocial behaviors (Part 2).
  • 12:15-1:30 PM: Lunch Break
  • 1:30-3:00 PM: Training (1.5 hours) – The neurobiology of violence: The antecedents to antisocial behaviors (Part 3).
  • 3:00-3:15 PM: Break
  • 3:15-4:45 PM Training (1.5 hours) – The neurobiology of violence and the efficacy of the START NOW program for incarcerated individuals, psychiatric patients, and outpatient treatment programs.

Workshop Objectives

  1. Identify how certain parts of the brain are associated with aggression and violence (Pardini, D. et al., 2014)
  2. Explain how structural brain abnormalities play a role in violent behavior (Brannon, S.M. et. al., 2015)
  3. Summarize the main differences between neurobiological functioning of recidivist criminals versus one-time offenders (Trestman, R. L. et al., 2015)
  4. Explain the difference between facilitating a psychoeducation group in a correctional setting and in the community (Morgan, R.D. et al., 2006)
  5. Explain the key components that makes the START NOW program effective in correctional settings (Trestman R.L. et al., 2021)
  6. Demonstrate effective use of the START NOW program in correctional settings (Trestman R.L. et al., 2021).

Event Organizer

Dr. Marshall Bruner

Venue

Gainesville Renaissance Building exterior

Gainesville Renaissance Building

106 Spring Street SW
Gainesville, GA 30501 United States

Registration

  • All Current Brenau Graduate Students – $30
  • Brenau MS Clinical Counseling Program Alum -$90
  • Graduate Students from other Universities -$90
  • Brenau Faculty and Adjuncts – $90
  • Community Professionals -$135

** You will receive a confirmation email with the in-person workshop session(s) location and payment total. Contact Dr. Marshall Bruner at mbruner@brenau.edu if you do not receive this confirmation.

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Cancellation Policy

A 30% cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellations prior to September 15, 2025, No refunds will be given after September 15, 2025,
Paid reservations may not be transferred to other individuals.
Important Messages for Lynn J, Darby School of Psychology and Adolescent Counseling Graduate Students
ONLY: You will receive three Professional Development activity credits by attending, You are encouraged to sign up early to reserve your spot for this professional development event HOWEVER, if you decide at any time that you cannot attend this event, you MUST cancel your reservation, Otherwise, you will not be invited to the next two professional development events hosted by Brenau, and you will not receive Professional Development credits even if you do attend those events.

Conflict of Interest Statement

Dr. Sim has no conflicts of interest related to the presentation.

Brenau University maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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