Behavioral and Social Sciences Expert Witnesses
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of behavioral and social sciences expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on behavioral and social sciences and related issues. Behavioral and social sciences expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these behavioral and social sciences expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Child Abuse, Abuse, Child Custody, Competency, Cults, Developmental Disabilities, Domestic Violence, Family Separation, Fitness For Duty, Foster Care, Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Health, PTSD, Suicide, and Trauma.
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April Gould, Ph.D., M.A., M.P.H
Expert Criminologist - terrorism, hate crimes, DV
Park Dietz & Associates | Threat Assessment Group
Newport Beach, California
Behavioral and Social Sciences, Child Abuse
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terrorism, hate crimes, political violence, intimate partner violence, cults, forensic interviewing, bullying, radicalization, child sexual abuse, risk assessment, child abduction and murder, threat assessment, grievances, domestic violence, mass shootings, school violence, suicide
Dr. April Gould is an expert on radicalization, extremism, ideological- and hate-motivated violence, and collective violence. This expertise derives from both her academic research and her personal experience interviewing and analyzing hard-to-reach and violent criminal populations. She is qualified to testify as an expert in cases in which individuals have been radicalized online or through group involvement and have acted on behalf of personal or collective grievances. She would effectively investigate, locate, and interview people who prefer to remain off the grid.
Dr. Gould’s experience includes forensic interviewing, qualitative and quantitative research, and academic publishing involving over 9,500 cases involved in criminal and civil litigation. Dr. Gould has interviewed current and former terrorists, AB109 parolees, members of law enforcement, gang members, and victims of child abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence. She has taught courses on violence risk assessment...
Dr. Michael A. Kamins
Kamins Survey Consultants
Los Angeles, California
Marketing, Behavioral and Social Sciences
Jessica Handelman, LCSW-BCD
QEW: Psychological Impact of Permanency Outcomes
Denver, Colorado
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child custody, child development, child abuse, child neglect, Family separation, Trauma, Best interest, Mental health, Tpr, family separation, Removal, Foster care, Reunification, Adoption, Attachment, PTSD, Kinship care, behavioral and social sciences, child protective services, child dependency
Jessica Handelman is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Florida with nearly 20 years of experience.
Holding certifications in Forensic Social Work and Multicultural and International Social Work Practice, other specialized expertise includes Adoption Trauma, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, the Harm of Removal, TPR, and Forensic Evaluations. Jessica's primary focus of work is centered around dependent and neglected children and domestic relations matters. She has also worked on juvenile delinquency and guardianship cases.
Jessica's scope of work routinely involves legal advocacy, conducting mental health evaluations, child-focused trauma assessments, Parent-Child Interactional Evaluations, facilitating therapeutic out-of-home placement transitions, and serving as an expert witness throughout the country. Jessica is a certified Child & Family Investigator and Parental Responsibilities Evaluator.
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Kate Amber, MSc
ECCUSA (End Coercive Control USA)
Vernon, Connecticut
Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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coercive control, domestic violence, child abuse, workplace bullying, batterers, battered women syndrome, grooming, coercion, psychological manipulation, psychological maltreatment, abuse, alienation, undue influence, consent, cults, toxic workplace, hostile workplace
Kate Amber MSc is a researcher, speaker, trainer, consultant and turnaround expert in coercive control and domestic abuse/violence in the contexts of family abuse, human trafficking, gangs, extremist groups, religions, workplace abuse, and psychological maltreatment. She holds post graduate certifications in violence and abuse prevention executive leadership, and coercive control, and professional certifications in human rights, ADA advocacy, the Homicide Timeline, and the Danger Assessment. Ms. Amber is trained on the Safe & Together CORE Model at the intersection of domestic violence and child abuse, and assesses cases for different types of abuse and the short and longterm risks involved for adults and children traumatized by it.
Ms. Amber's Quicksand Model™ of Coercive Control (QSM™) is a synthesis of 70 years of research and theory on coercive and controlling abuse of power and the trauma it causes. Ms. Amber speaks, conducts research, and trains mental health, law enforcemen...
Gwendolyn R. Y. Miller
Addressing Racial Microaggressions, LLC
Millsboro, Delaware
Behavioral and Social Sciences, Education & Schools
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discrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, racial microaggressions, microaggressions, implicit bias, unconscious bias
Mrs. Gwendolyn Miller is an accomplished expert witness, speaker, consultant and who has dedicated her career to addressing racial issues. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Mrs. Miller has become a well-known authority on topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion, racial microaggressions, and unconscious bias.
Mrs. Miller has provided expert witness services in matters involving alleged racial discrimination, including, but not limited to, instances involving various forms of racial microaggressions and unconscious bias. Her expertise in these areas is based on decades of training, education, and practical experience.
Mrs. Miller has been hired as an expert witness in several cases, including one where a college professor was accused of racial discrimination when it came to promotion and advancement. She was also hired in a case where a student and his parents claimed that he was treated unfairly by educators and students at his school because of his race. Addition...
George C. Klein, PhD
Oakton Community College
Northbrook, Illinois
Police Practices & Procedures, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Mentally Ill, Police, Police Apprehension of the Mentally Ill, Police Policies and Procedures, Crisis Intervention Teams, Jail Suicide
George C. Klein, Ph.D. works as an expert witness on the intersection of mental health and criminal justice. He specializes in the police apprehension of the mentally ill, police policies and procedures, police use of excessive force, and jail suicide. He was a part-time police officer for over eight years. He was a consultant and researcher for the Behavioral Science Unit at the FBI Academy for over 13 years. He is a trained hostage negotiator and served with a SWAT team. His book, entitled, Law And The Disordered: An Exploration in Mental Health, Law, and Politics, was published in 2009. The book is an examination of the mental health and criminal justice system in Illinois. It includes fieldwork on police apprehension of the mentally ill, hospital emergency rooms, the homeless mentally ill, and mental health screening in jails. His book, entitled, The Militarization of the Police? Ideology Versus Reality, was published in 2019. The book examines the police use of force, a...
Sadie Elisseou, MD
Trauma-Informed Practices, LLC
Newton Centre, Massachusetts
Internal Medicine, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Internal medicine, primary care, malpractice, medical errors, delayed diagnosis, screening, trauma-informed, trauma, assault, abuse, neglect, maltreatment, violence, victim, survivor
Board-certified Internal Medicine physician, practicing full-time primary care in the Boston VA Healthcare System.
Earned both B.A. and M.D. through the 8-year Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) at Brown University. Completed residency and chief residency at Yale School of Medicine. Currently a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School and adjunct instructor at Boston University School of Medicine.
Highly qualified expert witness for malpractice cases.
Internationally recognized subject matter expert in trauma-informed care (TIC), an evidence-based framework for supporting trauma survivors that has been adopted by the legal field (see Law360 publications on this). Worked with award-winning attorneys in a high profile case to interview clients assaulted by their doctor, understand the scope of injuries, and help build a trauma-informed legal practice.
Frequently invited to speak to national and international audiences.
The nation's expert in trauma-informed phy...
Andrea L. Dobrin
Gap Analysis LLC
Cleveland , Ohio
Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Non-profit, Government health and human services, Intellectual disabilities, Human services, Behavioral Health services, Foster Care, Medicaid services, Client Rights, Severe Mental Illness services, Residential Treatment, Intermediate Care Facilities, Group Homes
My forty-year career has largely been devoted to non-profit health and human services organizations. Starting as a direct service worker, I advanced to Director, Chief Officer (both Administrative Services and Operations) and Vice President in five separate organizations. What sets me apart is my ability to interpret the extensive rules and regulations that govern the social service and behavioral health industries and apply them to "real life" experiences. More importantly I am able to clearly explain both complex and nuanced information to jurors.
I am an experienced Expert. Over the last five years I have been selected by attorneys multiple times to support cases involving injuries, death, abuse and neglect. I am qualified with both depositions and trial testimony and have worked on cases across the USA.
My background, experience and relatability make me highly qualified to serve as an expert witness in cases involving behavioral health, developmental disabilities and other r...
Rachel Avner Torrance, M.Ed., BCBA, COBA
Autism, Disabilities, Behavior & Special Education
Behavioral and Educational Expert Services, LLC
SOLON, Ohio
Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), School Law, Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Assessment Intervention, Nonverbal, Drowning Injury Abuse, Self-Injury Tantrum, Supervision, Co-Morbidity, Intellectual Disabilities, ADHD, Multiple Disabilities, Complex Medical Needs, Training, Special Needs
Rachel Torrance, M.Ed., BCBA, COBA, has worked in the developmental disabilities (DD) field since 1998. Current license/certification includes Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst (COBA), and licensure in the state of Ohio as an Intervention Specialist (Special Education Teacher) with mild/moderate and moderate/intensive endorsements. Rachel regularly trains parents and professionals in districts and agencies. She has presented at the national, state, and international levels and written publications for various organizations. Rachel has served clients not only throughout the U.S. but also worldwide.
In 2013, working as a behavioral specialist for a local DD agency, Rachel was part of a team that started developing sensory-friendly performances with local theater groups in Cleveland, Ohio. At the time, this was an innovative idea and was the first in their area. Rachel has been a member of the Board of Directors of Milestones Autism Resources s...
DAVID F O'CONNELL, PH.D.,MP,CFMHE
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST- TESTING & EVALUATIONS
INDEPENDANT PRACTICE
WOMELSDORF, Pennsylvania
Forensic Psychology, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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COMPETENCY, PERSONAL INJURY, WORK ISSUES, TESTIMONIAL CAPACITY, CHILD ABUSE, SENTENCING, FIREARMS, FITNESS FOR DUTY, ADDICTIONS-DUI/DRUGGED DRIVING, SEX OFFENDER, JUVENILE DECERTIFICATION, IMPAIRED PROFESSIONALS, CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY, POLICE EVALUATIONS, IME, MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Dr. O'Connell has over 45 years as a practicing psychologist and 20 years as a forensic specialist. He is licensed in Pennsylvania and New Mexico. He is a board-certified forensic mental health evaluator-National Board of Forensic Evaluators. He is a DEA registered Medical Psychologist with prescriptive authority in New Mexico for over a decade. He holds a post- doctoral master's degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology. He is listed in The National Register of Health Service Psychologists and is a member of The American Board of Medical Psychology.He has worked in many inpatient and outpatient addictions treatment programs, prisons, hospital settings, and primary care medical practice.He has provided consultation to several organizations including the Schuylkill County Public Defender's Office,Berks County Bar Association,Pottsville Police Department, Schuylkill County Children & Youth Services, DuPont Corporation,The National Security Agency (NSA) and The Red Cross among many others....
Jessica Handelman, LCSW-BCD
QEW: Psychological Impact of Permanency Outcomes
Texas
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child custody, child development, child abuse, child neglect, Family separation, Trauma, Best interest, Mental health, Tpr, family separation, Removal, Foster care, Reunification, Adoption, Attachment, PTSD, Kinship care, behavioral and social sciences, child protective services, child dependency
Jessica Handelman is a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado, Utah, Texas, and Florida with nearly 20 years of experience.
Holding certifications in Forensic Social Work and Multicultural and International Social Work Practice, other specialized expertise includes Adoption Trauma, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Complex Trauma, the Harm of Removal, TPR, and Forensic Evaluations. Jessica's primary focus of work is centered around dependent and neglected children and domestic relations matters. She has also worked on juvenile delinquency and guardianship cases.
Jessica's scope of work routinely involves legal advocacy, conducting mental health evaluations, child-focused trauma assessments, Parent-Child Interactional Evaluations, facilitating therapeutic out-of-home placement transitions, and serving as an expert witness throughout the country. Jessica is a certified Child & Family Investigator and Parental Responsibilities Evaluator.
Jessica’s e...
Dennis K McBride, Ph.D., MSSM, MSPA/MPA, CPE
U.S. Designated Expert in Engineering Psychology
Institute for Regulatory Science (President)
Woodbridge, Virginia
Human Factors, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Neuropsychology, Aerospace Physiology, Aerospace Psychology, Accident Analysis, Kinesiology, Psychometrics, Intelligence Testing, Stastistics, Time and Motion Analysis, Military Legal, Pilot Selection & Training, Regulatory Science, Disabilities, Biostatistics, Modeling Simulation, Decision Sciences
Highly experienced, award-winning expert in support of legal issues, strategy/sworn testimony, ranging from expert witness in criminal and civil cases, JAG Investigations, impaired driving charges/defense, up to, and including primary co-authorship of key invited, consequential amicus briefing(s) to the U.S. Supreme Court.
* B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience, University of Georgia
* M.S. in Systems, Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California
* M.S.P.A./MPA, Public Administration (Regulatory Affairs), Troy State University
* A.A. Chemistry, Macon State College
* Designation, Naval Aerospace Experimental Psychologist, Navy Flight Surgeon Class 80-1, Naval Aerospace Medical Institute
* Certification in Ergonomics, Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics
* Certification, Professional Modeling and Simulation - Modeling and Simulation Professional Certification Commission
* Master's level Certificate, Biostatistics (Institute of Statisti...
Dr. Richard J Stride, MBA, Psy.D., LPC, LMHC
Mental Health Expert-Over 20 Years of Experience
Dr. Stride Forensic Services
Olympia, Washington
Mental Health, Behavioral and Social Sciences
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Developmental Disabilities, Accidental Death, Child Custody, Competency, Jury Selection, Child Abuse, Ethics, Licensure & Practice, Professional Conduct, Memory, Diminished Capacity, Stand of Care, Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Diagnosis, Law Enforcement, Fitness for duty, PTSD
I have been providing forensic mental health services to law enforcement, attorneys and courts since 1996. I have been an expert witness and/or consulted in numerous cases. I provide precise, factual, influential, and professionally articulated services. I have experience in working with jury's and in countering other expert witnesses testimonies.
I have been an expert and or consulted on cases related to child custody, competency, criminal behavior, developmental disability and work place harassment. I can, and have, created custom reports, issue specific professional reviews, and case specific consultations.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, Licensed Private Investigator, and a Licensed Mental health Counselor in Washington State
I have been a Therapist, Clinical Operations Director, and Chief Executive Officer in Community Behavioral Health Agencies for over 25 years. I am a Specialist for Medicaid consultation with Children, Geriatric, and Developmental Di...
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