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2 BACB Ethics CEUs $45 2 hr 31 min On-Demand

Ethics CEU: Unvailing the Shadows: The History of Misuse and Abuse in Disability Guardianship by Jeff Newman

Guardianship, the legal mechanism by which a court appoints a substitute decision-maker for an individual deemed incapable of managing their own affairs, has been one of the most powerful tools in disability law for centuries. It has also been one of the most abused.

Provider: BehaviorLive — via Mindful Behavior, LLC

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Course Description

Understanding the history of guardianship and how it has and is used to coerce and control is important. Participating in this course will help you understand the history, how it impacts your practice, as well as make you aware of strategies you can use to help protect the rights of our clients and keep families informed about resource they are likely not aware of.

What You'll Learn

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the historical context surrounding disability guardianship and its role in society.
  2. Examine the various forms of misuse and abuse that have occurred within disability guardianship systems throughout history.
  3. Identify key strategies and interventions to prevent and address instances of misuse and abuse within disability guardianship.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 2 Ethics

About the Instructor

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Jeff Newman
disabilitydisability rightsguardianship
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Clinical Disclaimer

All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.

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