A Closer Look at Juvenile Homicide

Introduction to Juvenile Homicide.- Typologies/Pathways.- Psychosocial Protective and Risk Factors.- Case Studies.- Brain Development & Case Law.- Prevention, Intervention, and Reintegration.

Katelyn A. Hernandez, M.S.



Katelyn Hernandez is in her 5th year of clinical training in the clinical psychology doctoral program at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and is part of her program's forensic concentration. Prior to attending NSU, she received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of California San Diego. Her primary clinical interests include forensic evaluations in both criminal and civil cases and psychotherapy in the areas of complex trauma. Currently Ms. Hernandez is completing her predoctoral clinical psychology internship at Eastern Virginia Medical School with her main rotation being at Eastern State Hospital, a forensic psychiatric hospital located in Williamsburg, VA. She has completed the Forensic Evaluator Training in both Florida and Virginia and has had the opportunity to conduct CST and MSO evaluations as part of her internship training. In addition to her work with pre-trial defendants, she has worked with patients adjudicated Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI), conducting risk assessments, and writing reports for the court. Her practica training has included forensic evaluations and correctional psychological services, along with outpatient psychotherapy services with individuals with a history of abuse and trauma. Additionally, she has conducted Neuropsychological evaluations with Veterans presenting with traumatic brain injuries and other neurological conditions. She has worked as a forensic coordinator at a Mental Health Diversion program, conducting psychological evaluations with defendants with a history of serious and persistent mental illness. She has also worked as an assistant at a private forensic psychology practice, conducting evaluations for criminal and civil cases involving trauma. Her research interests include serial homicide, juvenile delinquency, juvenile homicide, resilience in at-risk youth, death penalty, and domestic