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This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as an administrator of health, education, and human services agencies. He earned his BS and MS in special education from Arkansas State University and a PhD in psychology and special education from St. Louis University. He is active in his field as a member of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and has published 15 articles and presented across the nation on performance management for residential centers serving individuals with disabilities. He formerly served as the director of special education at multiple state hospitals and the CEO of a community-based residential program for persons with developmental disabilities. Currently, this expert is an associate professor at a university in Arizona.
Associate Professor, A university in AZ
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), St. Louis University
Shreveport,
Louisiana
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What Can a Suicide Prevention Expert Witness Opine On?
Crisis Intervention
Immediate support during a crisis situation.
Safety Planning
Creating a detailed plan for safety.
Therapeutic Counseling
Providing emotional support and coping strategies.
Risk Assessment
Evaluating potential risk factors for suicide.
Follow-Up Care
Ongoing support after an initial intervention.
Community Outreach
Engaging the community to raise awareness.
FAQs for Suicide Prevention Expert Witnesses
What is a suicide prevention expert witness?
A suicide prevention expert witness is a mental health professional who evaluates suicide risk and standards of care in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify suicide prevention issues.
In what types of cases might a suicide prevention expert witness be beneficial?
A suicide-prevention expert witness is beneficial in suicide malpractice, wrongful death, jail and prison suicide, hospital negligence, school liability, and workplace suicide cases.
How can a suicide prevention expert witness evaluate institutional standard-of-care compliance?
A suicide prevention expert witness evaluates institutional standard-of-care compliance by reviewing policies, training, risk assessments, documentation, and response actions against accepted clinical and legal guidelines.
What suicide prevention expert witness qualifications are most critical for psychiatric malpractice litigation?
The most critical suicide prevention expert witness qualifications are board-certified psychiatry, clinical suicide risk assessment experience, and prior testimony in psychiatric malpractice cases.
How does a suicide prevention expert witness assess foreseeability and risk assessment procedures?
A suicide prevention expert witness evaluates foreseeability by reviewing clinical records, risk assessment tools, policies, and staff actions to see if suicide risk was identifiable and properly managed.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting suicide prevention expert witnesses?
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