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Child Sexual Abuse Expert Witness
Review Fee $350/hrDeposition Fee $450/hrThis expert has 10 years of experience as a litigator and more than 30 years of experience as a staff person and volunteer in agencies advocating for victims of abuse and neglect. In addition to her Juris Doctorate and Masters Degree in Human Relations, she also has a diploma from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics in Interdisciplinary Training in Child Abuse and Neglect. A nationally and internationally recognized expert in the area of child sexual abuse prevention, she played an integral role in the research, development, and implementation of a child sexual abuse prevention program that is delivered in 87 U.S. Catholic dioceses, representing about 75% of the Catholics in the U.S. Currently, this expert is the Owner and Principal of a consulting firm that provides programs and services to educate adults about the nature and scope of child sexual abuse and teaches adults how to recognize other adults whose behavior may indicate that they are a potential risk to children. Her consulting firm also works with corporations and agencies to create policies, procedures, and processes for screening and supervising employees and volunteers who work with children.
Owner and Principal, A consulting firm in OK
Juris Doctor (JD), University of Oklahoma
Atlanta,
Oklahoma
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What Can a Child Protective Services Expert Witness Opine On?
Child Abuse Investigations
Assess allegations of child abuse.
Family Assessments
Evaluate family dynamics and safety.
Service Planning
Develop plans to support families.
Placement Services
Arrange foster care or adoption.
Home Visits
Conduct visits to ensure child safety.
Case Management
Oversee ongoing support for families.
FAQs for Child Protective Services Expert Witnesses
What is a child protective services expert witness?
A child protective services expert witness is a qualified professional who explains CPS standards, policies, and practices in court. They assist by reviewing case records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying CPS procedures and child safety issues.
In what case types can a Child Protective Services expert witness be advantageous?
A Child Protective Services expert witness is advantageous in abuse, neglect, dependency, termination of parental rights, foster care, custody, and child welfare policy cases.
How can a child protective services expert witness assess agency compliance with statutory standards?
A child protective services expert witness reviews case records, policies, and practices against statutory standards to evaluate whether the agency met legal and procedural requirements.
What specific qualifications should a child protective services expert witness possess for testimony?
A child protective services expert witness should have advanced social work or related degrees, CPS field experience, forensic training, and prior court testimony involving child welfare.
How does a child protective services expert witness evaluate the reasonableness of removal decisions?
A child protective services expert witness evaluates the reasonableness of removal decisions by comparing agency actions to statutory criteria, risk assessments, best practices, and case documentation.
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