Correspondent

Norbert Ralph, Ph.D, MPH, ATSAF

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Member, National Academy of Neuropsychology

Dr. Ralph is a neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist, and epidemiologist. He is the author of over 40 articles, book chapters, blogs, and books. He has published articles regarding adolescence, including assessment and treatment issues for JwSO youth. He was formerly Associate Clinical Professor in Family Practice, the University of California School of Medicine at Davis, and Lecturer and Research Biostatistician in the Program in Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, at the University of California, Berkeley.

He worked for the San Francisco Department of Public Health as a clinical psychologist, conducting assessments, providing treatment, and coordinating services for justice-involved youth. While there, he coordinated services for juveniles who had sexually offended and also psychological assessment services for the juvenile court. He received the Public Health Hero Award for his service in advocating for these youth and promoting best practices to ensure effective treatment. He was a member of the ATSA Prevention Committee. He provided consultation and training for the Center for Families, Children & the Courts, Judicial Council of California. He is the adolescent treatment representative for the California Sex Offender Management Board. He consults with counties and states regarding services for justice-involved youth.