Law & Psychiatry Program News

04/21/26

Dr. Jeff Swanson to give UMass Chan Kathleen Thomsen-Hall Memorial 2026 on Gun Violence Prevention

Dr. Jeff Swanson to give UMass Chan Kathleen Thomsen-Hall Memorial lecture in May 2026 on Gun Violence Prevention.

03/12/26

Vincent to be a plenary speaker at NCJFCJ 2026 National Conference

Gina Vincent, PhD, will be a plenary speaker at NCJFCJ’s 2026 National Conference, covering the latest research on risk-need-responsivity and youth protective factors.

03/05/26

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Vincent to be Keynote Speaker at the 2026 New England Youth Diversion Summit

Gina M. Vincent, PhD, iSPARC/Transitions ACR researcher and Law & Psychiatry Program Co-Director, will be the keynote speaker at this year's New England Youth Diversion Summit on June 9, 2026.

01/15/26

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Law & Psychiatry Researchers Co-Present Findings with MA Department of Correction at State House Special Commission

On January 12, 2026, members of the Law & Psychiatry research team from iSPARC at UMass Chan Medical School, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Correction (MA DOC), co-presented their latest findings to the Special Commission for Correctional Consolidation and Collaboration at the Massachusetts State House.

11/20/25

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UMass Grant Rounds Feature Spencer Lawson, PhD

Dr. Spencer Lawson will present at the upcoming UMass Chan Grant Rounds on Thursday, November 20, 2025. His presentation will focus on Jail-Based Peer Recovery Support Services and SUD Recovery Ecosystems.

11/12/25

Natalie Anumba Named 2025-2026 APA Congressional Fellow

Natalie Anumba, PhD, ABPP, is a 2025-2026 APA congressional fellow. She is working in the office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D–Illinois) on the Health and Disability Policy team.

10/28/25

Vincent to give Keynote address at the Oregon Judicial Department’s 2025 Juvenile Justice Summit

Gina Vincent will be the keynote speaker for the Oregon Judicial Department’s 2025 Juvenile Justice Summit on November 7, 2025.

10/28/25

Vincent to give Training at the Institute for New Juvenile and Family Court Judges

Gina Vincent, PhD, will be a trainer at the Institute for New Juvenile and Family Court Judges hosted by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) in Reno, NV, November 3-7, 2025.

10/23/25

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UMass Chan Grant Rounds Feature Forensic Psychologist Ashley Murray, PhD

Ashley Murray, Assistant Professor and Forensic Mental Health Supervisor, Director at UMass Chan Medical School Forensic Psychology Fellowship, presented at the October 2025 Grant Rounds.

09/15/25

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Upcoming Webinar: Discover What Works to Reduce Serious Youth Reoffending

This session shares key findings from detailed service and outcome tracking of thousands of youth across three states, highlighting which risk factors predict serious reoffending, how services align with best practices, and strategies to improve supervision and resource use.