Global Institute of Forensic Research Contracts With the California Department of State Hospitals to Provide Executive Bulletin Service to Staff Members

The Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR) has signed a contract with the Council of State Governments (CSG) to provide CSG’s skilled staff access to GIFR’s Executive Bulletin service. The Council of State Governments is the only organization in the United States that serves all three branches of state government, and it provides a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy.

“We could not be happier to have the Council of State Governments as our customer and to supply them with the latest groundbreaking forensic risk assessment research each month in the form of our Executive Bulletin service. The Executive Bulletin strives to promote increased reliability and accuracy of risk assessments and encourages compliance with professional guidelines,” said GIFR Founder and CEO, Dr. Jay P. Singh.

The Global Institute of Forensic Research’s Executive Bulletin is a monthly, subscription-based service designed for mental health and criminal justice professionals who wish to stay up-to-date on groundbreaking research on adult and juvenile violence, sex offender, and general recidivism risk assessment. Subscribers receive access to one-page summaries of all risk assessment-related articles published in over 80 leading scientific journals as well as exclusive interviews with industry experts and training workshops eligible for Continuing Education Credit through both the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association.

Global Institute of Forensic Research Contracts With the Council of State Governments to Provide Executive Bulletin Service

The Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR) has signed a contract with the Council of State Governments (CSG) to provide CSG’s skilled staff access to GIFR’s Executive Bulletin service. The Council of State Governments is the only organization in the United States that serves all three branches of state government, and it provides a region-based forum that fosters the exchange of insights and ideas to help state officials shape public policy.

“We could not be happier to have the Council of State Governments as our customer and to supply them with the latest groundbreaking forensic risk assessment research each month in the form of our Executive Bulletin service. The Executive Bulletin strives to promote increased reliability and accuracy of risk assessments and encourages compliance with professional guidelines,” said GIFR Founder and CEO, Dr. Jay P. Singh.

The Global Institute of Forensic Research’s Executive Bulletin is a monthly, subscription-based service designed for mental health and criminal justice professionals who wish to stay up-to-date on groundbreaking research on adult and juvenile violence, sex offender, and general recidivism risk assessment. Subscribers receive access to one-page summaries of all risk assessment-related articles published in over 80 leading scientific journals as well as exclusive interviews with industry experts and training workshops eligible for Continuing Education Credit through both the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association.

Dr. Jay P. Singh Named Norway’s Youngest Full Professor

Internationally award-winning researcher, author, and lecturer, Jay P. Singh, PhD, was named “Norway’s Youngest Professor” in a formal assembly at Molde University College on April 30, 2014. Dr. Singh is based in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States, where he is an expert on the issue of mental illness and violence as well as founder of the Global Institute of Forensic Research. His recent appointment as Full Professor of Epidemiology & Violence Risk Assessment at Molde followed a global search for qualified candidates.

“I saw early on that [Singh] is a star. He is very enthusiastic and shines in the subject… Singh has quickly established himself as a key researcher in mental illness and violence,” said Dr. Stål Bjørkly, Professor of Clinical Psychology at Molde University College.

“The epidemiological research currently being conducted by scholars at Molde University College is revolutionizing the field of forensic risk assessment not only in Europe but around the world. It is a pleasure to be affiliated with this outstanding institution and to be able to contribute to its tradition of academic excellence,” said Dr. Singh.

Dr. Singh received his PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Oxford and has served as Senior Clinical Researcher for the Swiss Department of Justice in Zurich, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mental Health Law and Policy at the University of South Florida, and as a Clinical Associate at Yale School of Medicine. His research projects have involved work in over 50 countries, resulting in over 45 peer-reviewed articles in some of the highest impact medical, psychiatric, and psychological journals. Dr. Singh has given invited lectures at Harvard University, Yale University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Brown University, Dartmouth College, and the University of Pennsylvania. He has also received awards from professional organizations, including the American Psychology-Law Society, the European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry, and the Society for Research in Child Development.

Sexual Abuse in Australia and New Zealand – Volume 6 – Number 1 – November 2014

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Global Institute of Forensic Research Receives Accreditation by American & Canadian Psychological Associations

The Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR) is pleased to announce that it has been accredited as a sponsoring organization of the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to offer continuing education programs for psychologists.

The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States with almost 130,000 members. The Canadian Psychological Association is the largest national association for the science, practice, and education of psychology in Canada with almost 7,000 members. GIFR maintains responsibility for all their accredited programs.

“Effective and engaging training programs accredited for Continuing Education Credit are the key to professional development and improving compliance with established, evidence-based best practices in mental health and criminal justice systems,” said GIFR Founder and CEO, Jay P. Singh, PhD. “We are honored to be working with the American Psychological Association and the Canadian Psychological Association to promote the integration of forensic research into evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.”

As part of its extensive offerings to mental health and criminal justice professionals, GIFR develops and markets high-quality continuing education programs led by renowned clinicians, researchers, and policymakers. GIFR offers video, audio, and publication-based continuing education programs as well as in-person workshops. GIFR also provides customized online and on-site training programs for companies, government agencies, and associations.

Singh Institute of Forensic Research Rebranded to Reflect Global Mission

In order to better reflect its commitment to international research and global policy engagement, the Singh Institute of Forensic Research has changed its name to the Global Institute of Forensic Research.

“We could not be more pleased with the international interest our services have received over the past few months. In light of this enthusiastic response and our desire to focus on promoting the rapid integration of research into practice worldwide, we are thrilled to move forward under our new name. Dedicated to innovation, simplicity, and customer service, our team of experts continue to develop products and services promoting evidence-based best practice and compliance in mental health and criminal justice settings,” said Founder and CEO, Dr. Jay P. Singh.