About NAFC
About the NAFC and Certification
NAFC was founded to develop a competent workforce to counsel and treat criminal offenders in order to reduce recidivism. The name "Forensic Counselor" was originated by Dr. Francis Deisler to identify those clinicians that are competent. NAFC recognized that no standards or guidelines to treat and counsel offenders were existent. The very first project for the newly formed NAFC was to develop standards and guidelines.
Today, the National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC) and its certification commission The American College of Certified Forensic Counselors (ACCFC) is the largest independent Credentialing Board in the U.S. representing the forensic counselor. The NAFC was established in 1994 to establish post graduate standards and professional responsibility in the very specialized area of criminal justice counseling and evaluation. The development of standards of practice, clinical guidelines, and the establishment of a valid certification program are efforts NAFC and ACCFC have made to enhance delivery of safe and effective treatment of offenders in both civil and criminal cases, improve communication, between the clinician and the justice system as well as for the protection of the public. NAFC is a non-profit corporation federally tax exempt under section 501(C) 6.
