Forensic clarity. Human resilience.

Dr. Marcus R. Van Sickle, PhD, ABPP, MP is available for presentations, workshops, and training programs for prosecutors, courts, law enforcement, government agencies, schools, and professional organizations.

Drawing on more than a decade of clinical and forensic experience, including extensive work with military and high-risk populations, Dr. Van Sickle delivers practical, case-focused education that helps professionals apply psychological science in real-world settings.

He provides in-person trainings in South Carolina, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, and Louisiana, and virtual presentations nationwide (including PSYPACT states).

Audiences Served

Dr. Van Sickle regularly presents to:

• Prosecutors, solicitors, and state’s attorneys

• Public defenders and criminal defense attorneys

• Judges and court personnel

• Law enforcement and investigative units

• Threat assessment and behavioral intervention teams

• Professional organizations and bar associations

• Hospitals, healthcare systems, and EAP/peer support programs

• Universities, training programs, and graduate students

Signature Topics

Presentations can be offered as keynotes, breakout sessions, half-day, or full-day workshops, and can be tailored to your jurisdiction and audience.

Common topics include:

• Forensic Psychology for Attorneys

  • When and how to request forensic evaluations

  • Understanding risk assessments and mitigation reports

  • Common psycho-legal topics including alcohol & memory, victim behavior, personality disorders, and parasomnias

• Threat Assessment & Violence Risk

  • Fundamentals of behavioral threat assessment

  • Managing communicated threats, stalking, and targeted violence

  • Collaboration between legal, law enforcement, and behavioral health partners

• Expert Testimony & Working with Experts

  • How to get the most from your forensic expert

  • Preparing experts (and attorneys) for court

  • Cross-examination considerations and common challenges

• Vicarious Trauma, Burnout & Resilience, Suicide Prevention

  • Intentional exposure vs. overexposure to traumatic material

  • Practical strategies for attorneys and investigators

  • Building sustainable personal and organizational resilience

• Custom Training

  • Tailored content to fit your agency’s specific needs, population, or case types

  • Integration with existing protocols, policies, and threat-management frameworks

If you don’t see your exact topic listed, you can request a customized program aligned with your goals and audience.

Request a Presentation or Training

To request a presentation, workshop, or training program, please complete the “contact me” form or contact Dr. Van Sickle directly.

When submitting a request, it is helpful to include:

• Your name and organization

• The audience (e.g., prosecutors, law enforcement, judges, clinicians, students)

• The topic(s) you are interested in

• Preferred format (in-person, virtual, or hybrid)

• Proposed date(s) and time zone

• Estimated number of participants

• Whether you anticipate offering CLE / CE / CJE credit

• Location (for in-person events)

• Any budget or honorarium information, if known

You may also use this page to request:

• A speaker one-sheet or training overview

• Discussion of collaborative or recurring training programs