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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 Expert Witness Opine On?
Crisis Intervention
Immediate support to stabilize the individual.
Psychiatric Evaluation
Assessment of mental health and risk factors.
Safety Planning
Creating a personalized safety plan.
Therapeutic Counseling
Ongoing therapy for emotional support.
Medication Management
Prescribing medications to manage symptoms.
Follow-up Care
Ongoing support and monitoring for recovery.
FAQs for Suicide Expert Witnesses
What is a suicide expert witness?
A suicide expert witness is a mental health or forensic professional who evaluates suicide-related cases for legal matters. They assist by reviewing records, assessing standards of care, and testifying to clarify suicide risk and prevention issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a suicide expert witness?
A suicide expert witness assists in wrongful death, medical malpractice, psychiatric negligence, jail suicide, school bullying, workplace stress, and suicide risk assessment cases.
How can a suicide expert witness evaluate institutional compliance with suicide prevention standards?
A suicide expert witness evaluates institutional compliance by reviewing policies, staff training, risk assessments, supervision, documentation, and responses against accepted suicide prevention standards.
What qualifications should attorneys look for in a suicide expert witness?
Attorneys should choose a suicide expert witness with advanced mental health credentials, forensic experience, published research, and prior testimony in suicide-related cases.
How does a suicide expert witness assess the adequacy of suicide risk documentation?
A suicide expert witness assesses the adequacy of suicide risk documentation by checking if assessments, risk factors, safety plans, and follow‑up actions are clearly recorded and clinically justified.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting suicide expert witnesses?
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