The 46th Annual FMHAC Conference
March 31 - April 2, 2021
Since 1975, the Forensic Mental Health Association of California has organized an annual conference offering high quality presentations pertaining to forensic mental health and relevant to medical and mental health clinicians, law enforcement, the courts, parole and probation officers, and other professionals working with mentally ill offenders. Traditionally, the conference has been held in Monterey, California since its inception. Since then, attendee participation has more than doubled, so we were tasked with finding a “new home”.
We are excited to announce that the 46th Annual FMHAC Conference is planned to take place on March 31 - April 2, 2021 at the Marriott Marquis Marina in sunny San Diego, CA. This new venue offers an expansive event space and boasts an exhibit floor perfect for networking opportunities. It also features modern state-of-the-art business amenities, and provides exciting on-site activities such as biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, yoga that will be sure to delight our attendees.
We hope to kick off the first day of education sessions with a big celebration welcoming you to the President’s Reception at the hotel’s pool area surrounded by palm trees and beautiful landscaping, mimicking a Hawaiian “resort-style” vibe where you can enjoy networking opportunities while seated under cabanas, enjoying great food and company in San Diego’s beautiful weather.
NOTE: Please keep in mind that we are actively monitoring the advice of institutional health agencies with regards to concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus. Therefore, there is still a possibility that we transition the face-to-face Annual Conference to a virtual conference. We will continue to keep you posted on these developments.
March 31 - April 2, 2021
Since 1975, the Forensic Mental Health Association of California has organized an annual conference offering high quality presentations pertaining to forensic mental health and relevant to medical and mental health clinicians, law enforcement, the courts, parole and probation officers, and other professionals working with mentally ill offenders. Traditionally, the conference has been held in Monterey, California since its inception. Since then, attendee participation has more than doubled, so we were tasked with finding a “new home”.
We are excited to announce that the 46th Annual FMHAC Conference is planned to take place on March 31 - April 2, 2021 at the Marriott Marquis Marina in sunny San Diego, CA. This new venue offers an expansive event space and boasts an exhibit floor perfect for networking opportunities. It also features modern state-of-the-art business amenities, and provides exciting on-site activities such as biking, kayaking, paddle boarding, yoga that will be sure to delight our attendees.
We hope to kick off the first day of education sessions with a big celebration welcoming you to the President’s Reception at the hotel’s pool area surrounded by palm trees and beautiful landscaping, mimicking a Hawaiian “resort-style” vibe where you can enjoy networking opportunities while seated under cabanas, enjoying great food and company in San Diego’s beautiful weather.
NOTE: Please keep in mind that we are actively monitoring the advice of institutional health agencies with regards to concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus. Therefore, there is still a possibility that we transition the face-to-face Annual Conference to a virtual conference. We will continue to keep you posted on these developments.
Schedule
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Friday, April 2, 2021
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Opening Presentation
- Mass Violence Prevention: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go from Here? James Densley, PhD
Keynote Presentation
- TBD; Sarah Vinson, MD
Breakout Presentations 1
- Controversies in Forensic Mental Health: Historical and Future Perspectives; Ariana Nesbit-Bartsch, MD, MBE; David Naimark
- The Diagnosis Debate: Its use in NGI, IST, MDO and SVP Evaluation – Part 1; Melinda DiCiro, PsyD, ABPP; Susan Napolitano, PhD; Brandon Yakush, PsyD
- Practical Evidence-Based Interventions for Juveniles on Probation: Dialectical Behavior Therapy & Prosocial Interventions; Norbert Ralph, PhD, MPH
- The Good News About Burnout; Melissa Piasecki, MD
- Understanding Suicide and Suicide Risk in Specific Inmate Groups: Lifers, Females, and the Severely Mentally Ill; Robert Horon, PhD; Justine Schmollinger, JD, PhD; Amber Carda, PsyD
- Words to Deeds; TBD
Breakout Presentations 2
- What Does Change Management have to do with Forensic Mental Health? Part 1; Will Cash; Tom Granucci, LCSW
- The Diagnosis Debate: Its use in NGI, IST, MDO and SVP Evaluation – Part 2; Melinda DiCiro, PsyD, ABPP, Susan Napolitano, PhD; Brandon Yakush, PsyD
- An Overview of the Sexual Behavior Treatment Program: A Court Ordered Sex Offender Treatment for Juveniles in a Correctional Setting; Kirsten Mason, PsyD; Brenda Chiu, PsyD
- Evidence-Based Understanding of Empathy and Sexual Offending; Elijah Morrow, PsyD; Adam Yerke, PsyD
- The Turnaround: Santa Barbara County's Approach to IST Treatment and Diversion; John Lewis, PhD
- Words to Deeds; TBD
Breakout Presentations 3
- What Does Change Management have to do with Forensic Mental Health? Part 2; Will Cash; Tom Granucci, LCSW
- The Elusive Compentence to Stand Trial Element: (In)ability to Assist Counsel in the Conduct of a Defense in a Rational Manner Element of Competence: How to Consider It; How to Evaluate It; John Philipsborn, MEd, MAS, JD; Charles Hendrickson, BA, JD
- Risk Assessment Approaches for Youth Who Have Sexually Offended: The Violence Risk Sexual-Youth Offense Version (VRS-YSO) Part 1; Mark Olver, PhD
- Field Reliability of SVP Evaluation; Joseph Lockhart, PhD, ABPP; Melinda DiCiro, PsyD, ABPP
- Creating and Maintaining a Behavioral Health Program in San Mateo County Correctional Facilities; Shivika Dharamrup, PsyD; Dustin Boots
- Words to Deeds; TBD
Breakout Presentations 4
- Feigned Suicidality in Corrections: A Necessary but Perilous Differential Diagnosis; Joseph Obegi, PsyD
- Risk Assessment Approaches for Youth Who Have Sexually Offended: The Violence Risk Sexual-Youth Sexual Offense Version (VRS-YSO) Part 2; Mark Olver, PhD
- Interventions for Developmentally Delayed Adults with Sexual Offending Behaviors: Creating Pathways for Healthy Sexual Thinking and Behaviors; Alan Stillman, LCSW
- The 5 Pillars of the Psychologically Healthy Workplace: Applications to Correctional and Forensic Settings; Parker Houston, PsyD, ABPP
- Words to Deeds; TBD
Closing Presentations
Continuing Education
13.5 Continuing Education Credits Available for: BBS, BRN, CPA, CE, POST
9 Continuing Education Credits Available for: MCLE
Statements: FMHAC is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. FMHAC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Provider #FOR005. Course meets the qualifications for 13.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences through the California Psychological Association. State Bar of California MCLE Provider #15388. POST approval number 2540-28002-19003.
9 Continuing Education Credits Available for: MCLE
Statements: FMHAC is approved by the California Psychological Association to provide continuing professional education for psychologists. FMHAC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Provider #FOR005. Course meets the qualifications for 13.5 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs, and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences through the California Psychological Association. State Bar of California MCLE Provider #15388. POST approval number 2540-28002-19003.
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to morgan@fmhac.net.
- $50 cancellation fee if request is received by February 1, 2021
- $100 fee if received after February 1, 2021
- Cancellations are not refunded after March 22, 2022
Lodging
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina to accommodate our attendees, at a discounted rate!
The discounted room rates are available now, until the room block sells out. Once our room block has been filled, you may be subject to significantly higher rates, so we urge you to reserve your room today.
Group room rate:
$199 per night, single/double occupancy, plus applicable taxes and fees.
State per diem rate:
We have negotiated a limited amount of rooms at the state's per diem rate. So don't wait, book now to secure your room rate.
$173 per night, single/double occupancy, plus applicable taxes and fees.
Room rate cut-off:
The cut-off date is 3/8/21. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be based on availability at the hotel's prevailing rates. The room block fills up quickly, so reserve your room soon!
Destination Amenity fee:
Room rates will not be subject to the daily destination amenity fee ($35/night).
This fee covers several amenities which includes:
One-hour bicycle rental
One-hour kayak or paddle board rental
High-speed internet access in guestroom
45-minute yoga class/boot camp/water aerobics/Zumba
$15 credit to Starbucks Exchange
Two glasses of wine with complimentary cheese offering in Marina Kitchen
One complimentary shoe shine
You can enjoy these amenities by adding it to your reservation. You can also take advantage of some of these amenities for free by signing up for a Marriott Bonvoy membership. Click here to sign-up.
Cancellation Policy:
24 hours prior to arrival.
The discounted room rates are available now, until the room block sells out. Once our room block has been filled, you may be subject to significantly higher rates, so we urge you to reserve your room today.
Group room rate:
$199 per night, single/double occupancy, plus applicable taxes and fees.
State per diem rate:
We have negotiated a limited amount of rooms at the state's per diem rate. So don't wait, book now to secure your room rate.
$173 per night, single/double occupancy, plus applicable taxes and fees.
Room rate cut-off:
The cut-off date is 3/8/21. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be based on availability at the hotel's prevailing rates. The room block fills up quickly, so reserve your room soon!
Destination Amenity fee:
Room rates will not be subject to the daily destination amenity fee ($35/night).
This fee covers several amenities which includes:
One-hour bicycle rental
One-hour kayak or paddle board rental
High-speed internet access in guestroom
45-minute yoga class/boot camp/water aerobics/Zumba
$15 credit to Starbucks Exchange
Two glasses of wine with complimentary cheese offering in Marina Kitchen
One complimentary shoe shine
You can enjoy these amenities by adding it to your reservation. You can also take advantage of some of these amenities for free by signing up for a Marriott Bonvoy membership. Click here to sign-up.
Cancellation Policy:
24 hours prior to arrival.
