Child abuse allegations profoundly impact the lives of the accused, suspected victims, family members and even entire communities. All parties should have access to legitimate expertise in order to achieve justice. Whether you are a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, civil litigator, family law attorney or guardian ad litem, my knowledge of child abuse dynamics, investigations and treatment may assist you in evaluating, trying or otherwise resolving your case.

Child Abuse Consultations

Expert Testimony

Areas of expertise include:

  • Appropriate standards for conducting forensic interviews of suspected child abuse victims

  • Evidence-based practices in the treatment of child abuse

  • Memory and suggestibility and its relationship to children’s beliefs and statements

  • Dynamics of child abuse

  • Delayed disclosure and other counter-intuitive behaviors

  • Child sexual abuse accommodation

  • Child development

  • Children’s sexual behavior

  • Long-term impacts of child abuse

Family Clarification Therapy

In the aftermath of allegations of abuse, parents are often expected to pick up the pieces and resume a level of co-parenting which can seem impossible. They may distrust one another’s motives and abilities; fear for their children’s safety; and worry about future allegations. I am trained to provide an intervention addressing the most crucial concerns of the formerly accused and accusing parents, while giving children the tools and permissions they need to navigate forward. Termed “Family Clarification Therapy,” this short-term intervention provides education and oversight that can be beneficial to families and the Family Court.

Private Forensic Evaluations

For matters meeting certain criteria, private forensic evaluations may be necessary. This may include meeting with a child in a forensic setting by Order of the Court, at the request of a guardian ad litem, or other circumstances where law enforcement and/or child protective services involvement is inappropriate or no longer necessary.

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