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The Origination of the Forensic Counselor and Criminal Justice Specialist
Honesty - Competency - Integrity
Established in 1995, the National Association of Forensic CounselorsTM was formed by a group of professionals and is the first certification board to develop standards and establish the specialty professions of Forensic Counselor and Criminal Justice Specialist, and the very first certification board to develop standards and establish certification for Human Trafficking Victims Services Providers.
Recognizing that the needs of offender treatment were distinctive, yet absolutely no standards or guidelines existed specific to working with criminal offenders, the NAFC began identifying standards, skills, training and competencies that should be minimally required of professionals working with criminal offenders.
The NAFC was the first to establish post graduate standards, guidelines, and professional responsibility to identify a competent workforce in the mental health, criminal justice, addictions and corrections professions in the very specialized areas of forensic counseling and criminal justice counseling and supervision.
The establishment of the very first valid certification programs for the Forensic Counselor, Criminal Justice Specialist, and Human Trafficking Victim Services Provider were efforts the NAFC made, and continue to make, to enhance delivery of safe and effective treatment of offenders in both civil and criminal cases, improve communication between the clinician and the criminal justice system as well as for the protection of the public.
Today, the National Association of Forensic Counselors is the first and largest independent multi-disciplinary credentialing board representing the Forensic Counselor and Criminal Justice Specialist.
The NAFC is dedicated to promoting competency and training for professionals working with criminal offenders in addictions, criminal justice, mental health and corrections and improving communication between the clinician and the criminal justice system.
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The NAFC was the first to establish post graduate standards, guidelines, and professional responsibility to identify a competent workforce in the mental health, criminal justice, addictions and corrections professions in the very specialized areas of forensic counseling and criminal justice counseling and supervision.
Leadership
NAFC has consistently been a leader in promoting safe and effective treatment and supervision of offenders in both civil and criminal cases, improving communication between the clinician and criminal justice system, and enhanced protection of the public. The NAFC Mission is to Promote Competency and Training among Persons Working with Criminal Offenders.
The Certification for the Forensic Counselor and Criminal Justice Specialist
The National Association of Forensic Counselors is the first and largest independent multi-disciplinary credentialing board representing the Forensic Counselor and Criminal Justice Specialist.
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The American Academy of Certified Forensic Counselors (AACFC) is the Certification Commission of the National Association of Forensic Counselors.
