380. Threat Assessment w/ Dr. Alex Rodrigues

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Threat assessment is unfortunately a necessary part of our work as psychologists. My guest today, Dr. Alex Rodrigues, has working in the criminal justice system and threat assessment world for years. He joins me for a conversation not just about the testing involved in threat assessment, but about the big picture context for this work. Here are a few topics that we dive into: * What is threat assessment management? * The distinction between different types of threats * The value of multidisciplinary teams in threat assessment * Risk factors for violence Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * National Threat Assessment Center * Southern Poverty Law Center * Hate Watch * Dr. Dewey’s work on school safety movement * McCain institute * International Handbook of Threat Assessment * https://digitalbirdsandbees.com/ Featured Resource I am honored to partner with PAR for 2021 to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Alex Rodrigues Dr. Rodrigues is a licensed psychologist that completes various high-stakes and forensic evaluations throughout the U.S. He regularly consults with legal and community stakeholders on matters related mental illness, violence prevention, and online safety. He regularly provides expert testimony in court and presents to variety of audiences, including non-clinicians, attorneys, and community members. Get in touch: * psychologicalinsight.com * digitalbirdsandbees.com About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the