Thomas Grisso, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry (Clinical Psychology) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His research and practice have focused on improving forensic assessments in juvenile, criminal, and civil justice systems. He has provided lectures, workshops, consultation and mentoring to faculty and students throughout the United States and in more than a dozen other countries. He has served as President of the American Psychology-Law Society and Executive Director of the American Board of Forensic Psychology. Dr. Grisso has received numerous distinguished career contribution awards, including from those two organizations as well as the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK). In retirement, he is Vice-President of National Youth Screening and Assessment Partners, which provides training and consultation on juvenile justice system assessments nationwide.