Child Abuse Expert Witnesses in California
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of child abuse expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on child abuse and related issues. Child abuse 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 child abuse expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Child Abuse, Trauma, Child Protective Services, Asthma, Child Neglect, Domestic Violence, Foster Care, Primary Care, PTSD, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Urgent Care, Vaccines, Adolescent Psychiatry, and Adolescents.
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Stuart C Silverstein, MD, FAAP
Board Certified Pediatrician/ Author
Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
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General Pediatrics, Child Abuse & neglect, Newborn Care, Foster Care, Pediatric Standard of Care, Pediatrics, Pediatric Urgent / Emergency Care, Sexual Abuse, Child Neglect, Custody Evaluation, Lead exposure, Lead toxicity, Lead Poisoning, Age assessment, Florida Expert Witness Certificate
Dr. Silverstein is an award-winning, Board-Certified pediatrician with over 30 years experience as a clinician and medical educator. His current practice includes providing pediatric emergency and urgent care in a highly populated urban setting. Dr. Silverstein has also supervised medical students, residents, and physician assistants in the pediatric emergency room. Served as a Preceptor for the Sacred Heart University Clinical APRN program and Assistant Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the New York Medical College.
Dr. Silverstein is the author of several books including a Board Review Study Guide used by Pediatric Residents preparing for their specialty certification.
Dr. Silverstein has experience providing medical consultation for plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defendants in civil, military and criminal cases. He is experienced in distinguishing between accidental and non – accidental injury, evaluating potential evidence of child neglect, and opining on the pediat...
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Charles F Lorbeer, PhD, LCSW, LICSW, DABFC
#1 National Child Abuse Expert-CBS, ABC,& NBC News
Liebert Industries, LLC
Child Abuse, Social Work
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Child custody, child abuse & neglect, suicide, medical management, social work malpractice, child protective services, mandated reporters, abuse investigations, addictions counseling, substance abuse services, foster care, adoption, academic management, guardianships, elder abuse, sexual abuse
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All states: recent cases in AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NH, NY, PA, SC, TX, WV, WA, WI, etc. Has 40 years of experience with Child removals, adoption, foster care, suicide, child abuse, sex abuse, social work malpractice, counseling, guardianships, elder abuse, psychiatric management, psych hospitals, assisted living facilities, medical administration and custody related cases.
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Bobby D Cagle
Child Welfare Expert - Nationally Recognized
Cagle Expert Witness Services
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child death, child abuse, child neglect, foster care, child welfare, daycare, investigations, adoption, federal child welfare policy, child welfare standards, daycare stds of operation, child safety, child placement, family functioning, operating child welfare organizations, daycare regulation, daycare injuries
UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
Founder/CEO of human services consulting firm serving government and nonprofit organizations across the US for last 3 years
33 years of government service
Front-line, supervisory, managerial, administrative, and leadership roles
Social Worker (child welfare), Probation/Parole Officer, County Social Serivces Director, State Policy Director, State Legislative Director
Twice appointed by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal — Commissioner, Early Care and Learning (2011-2013); Director of Family and Children Services (2013-2017)
Four years as Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services (largest local child welfare agency in the United States)
Education
BA, Political Science/Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1989)
MSW, Management, Planning, Community Practice Concentration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1998)
Training
More than 1,075 hours of professional training in child welfare, community corre...
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Suzanne M Dupee, MD
Manhattan Beach, California
Forensic Psychiatry, Pediatric Psychiatry
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Emotional Damages, IME. Independent Medical Examination, Child Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, Sexual Harassment, Employment Discrimination, Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, Female, Psychiatrist
Dr. Dupee is a triple board certified adult, child & adolescent, forensic psychiatrist. She has been retained in thousands of legal cases for civil (personal injury & employment), family (child custody evaluations, psychiatric evaluations of family law litigants, consultation), criminal, dependency (child abuse), courts as well as conducting insurance disability independent medical examinations & evaluations for the Medical, Dental & Veterinary Boards of California. Dr. Dupee has testified in hundreds of legal cases. She has been retained by plaintiffs and defense. She has extensive experience with evaluating PTSD.
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Ellika McGuire, MD
Experienced Child and Adult Psychiatry Expert
Ellika McGuire MD PLLC
California
Pediatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
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Child, Adolescent, Adult, Trauma, Emotional Damage, PTSD, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation/Suicide, Physical and Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, LGBTQ+, Transgender, Divorce, and More
Double board-certified, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, with 10+ years of clinical experience evaluating and treating patients with a broad range of psychiatric disorders including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, personality disorders, ADHD, PTSD, self harm, suicidal ideation, and more.
Experience evaluating and consulting on personal injury, emotional injury, causation, standard of care, medical malpractice, disability, child abuse, and family law related litigation. Retained evenly by prosecution and defense.
Unique expertise in work with LGBTQ+ youth and families, including work with transgender and gender non-conforming youth.
Clinical Instructor and Supervisor in the University of Washington School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry where I give lectures on psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, while supervising child psychiatry fellows.
Thorough and efficient work, clear and well o...
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Dan L Field, MD, FACEP
Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert
MDexperts
Rancho Cordova, California
Forensic Science, Emergency Medicine
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Clinical Forensic Medicine, medical criminology, great bodily injury, case evaluation, case feasibility, injury, strangulation, domestic violence, child abuse, homicide, urgent care, medical chart, gunshot wounds, firearms, stab wound, cause of death, use of force, bruising, toxicology, records
Clinical Forensic Medicine Expert
Dr. Field is a board-certified emergency physician, a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, and holds a master’s degree in forensic science. With over 30 years of clinical experience, he is highly trained in managing medical emergencies, trauma, stab and gunshot wounds, strangulation, motor vehicle accidents, dog bites, fractures, police use of force, child abuse, and injury care. As a Reserve Deputy Sheriff, he served as the medical control officer for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s SED (SWAT) team for over 25 years. He possesses small arms training, previously held a federal firearms dealer license, and is a black belt in Karate. He is also an Expert Consultant and Reviewer for the California Medical Board.
Dr. Field has served as both a testifying and consulting expert in state and county superior courts, United States district courts, administrative law hearings, military courts-martial, and Title IX proceedings. He is exper...
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Stephen D Chin, MD, FAAEM
Urgent Care and Emergency Medicine Expert
Burlingame, California
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine
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Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care Medicine, Medical Malpractice, Risk Management, Documentation Analysis, Quality Assurance, Medical Education, Trauma, Child Abuse, Substance Abuse, Overdose
● Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician with over 30 years’ clinical experience.
● Over 10 years’ experience training Emergency Medicine physicians at a Level I Trauma Center.
● Quality Assurance Consultant for the Medical Board of California.
● Experience in Emergency Medicine Documentation Quality Assurance.
● Instructor for the American Academy of Emergency Medicine Oral Board Review Course.
● Clinical and Administrative Urgent Care experience including Medication Assisted Treatment.
● Published author in physical child abuse research.
● Award-winning public speaker.
● Experienced in providing expert witness testimony at both deposition and trial.
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Nicol Stolar-Peterson, PsyD, LCSW, BCD
www.nicolstolar.com
Murrieta, California
Social Work, Child Abuse
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Child Protective Services, Department of Children and Family Services, Investigations, Standard of Care, Removal, Exigency, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Neglect, Child Death, Child Fatality, Child Welfare
Child Abuse/Child Welfare Expert national practice. Completed over 1000 child abuse investigations and interviews, 100’s of removals, 100’s of foster care and adoptive placements. 11 years of field experience working in child protective services as a child abuse investigator, interviewer, trainer, foster care/adoption social worker (2003-2015). Licensed clinical social worker in California since 2009. Trained over 1000 social workers in child abuse investigation and current standards and duties. National trainer on mandated reporting.
Focus Areas Include;
Child Welfare Expert
Child Abuse Investigations
Clinical Social Worker
Expert Witness
Child Fatality Investigations
CPS /DCFS Expertise
Consultation
Psychotherapy
Crisis Counseling
Forensic Interviewer
Case Management
Community Outreach
Group Therapy
Record/Case Review
Structured Decision-Making Tools
Testimony
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Yolanda Lau, MD
Board-Certified Pediatrician| Multi-state Licenses
Alameda, California
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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Pediatrics, Nutrition, Adolescents, Failure to thrive, Child neglect, infant formula, Child abuse, Growth charts, Newborn care, Custody, Asthma, developmental delay, telemedicine, neonatal jaundice, primary care, behavior, routine health check, urgent care, circumcision, vaccines
Dr. Lau is a board-certified pediatrician with over 10 years of clinical experience in outpatient general primary care pediatrics, inpatient newborn care, urgent care, and telemedicine. Her expertise includes care for children from birth through age 18 with a focus on growth and development, behavior, preventative care, vaccines, asthma, nutrition and formula guidance, developmental delays, and common pediatric medical conditions. Dr. Lau also has procedural experience in newborn plastibell circumcisions.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Lau has experience in physician review and utilization management, including medical necessity determinations, level-of-care assessments, and application of evidence-based guidelines. She has served in consulting roles supporting healthcare organizations, contributing to clinical policy interpretation, quality review, and healthcare technology initiatives.
Dr. Lau completed her medical training in California. She matriculated from UCSF Schoo...
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Jennifer Harrison, PsyD, ABPP ATR-BC
Board Certified Psychologist Trauma Specialist
Therapy Partners of the Peninsula
Burlingame, California
Psychology, Mental Health
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Trauma, Child Abuse, Psychopathology, Psychological Testing, Competency, Family Dynamics, Attachment, Child Developement, Human Development, Mental Health Issues, IME, Sexual Abuse
Dr. Harrison's clinical work sits at the intersection of trauma, family systems, and the law. She provides specialized therapy and psychological assessment to individuals, children, and families navigating the most high-stakes moments of their lives -- including those involved in family court proceedings, custody disputes, and complex trauma histories. Her integrative approach draws on EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, and Art Therapy, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual's developmental and psychological needs.
As Training Director at San Jose Behavioral Health Hospital and Villa Fairmont Mental Health Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Harrison oversees psychological assessment and clinical supervision for doctoral practicum students working with adolescents and adults with serious psychiatric conditions and dual diagnoses. She also serves as Adjunct Professor at New York University and is an active contributor to NAMI San Mateo and the Blue ...
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Jennie W Gary, MD, MPH, FAAP
Standard of Care Outpatient General Pediatrics
Pasadena, California
Pediatrics, General Practice
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Infants, Children, Teens, General Pediatrics, Primary Care, Outpatient, Newborns, Standard of Care, Evidence-Based Medicine, Development, Behavior, Failure to Thrive, Nutrition, Vaccines, child abuse, neglect, Allergies, Asthma, Obesity, Infections
Dr. Jennie W. Gary is board-certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has 9 years of experience as a Pediatrician, and 4 years experience as an expert witness. She works at a busy outpatient community pediatrics clinic as a general pediatrician, where she sees thousands of patients annually. She also has experience precepting and teaching pediatric residents. She is well-versed in the practice of standard of care, evidence-based medicine according to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
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Mayola Miranda, DPA, LCSW, MSW
Miranda Counseling & Consulting LCSW, Inc
Newport Beach, California
Social Work, Child Abuse
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Child protective services, public child welfare, foster care, child abuse & neglect, nonminor dependents, emergency removals, dependency court, CPS standards of care, CPS policies & practices, civil rights, CPS investigations, mandated reporting, reasonable services, reunification, .26 hearings, Placement
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25+ years of diverse work experience including in the public sector, private sector, non-profit, academia, and military. A former Child Protective Services (CPS) social worker & supervisor of 15 years with insider knowledge about child welfare. Hands-on experience with hundreds of child welfare-involved families and children in all phases of a child dependency case. Supervised, trained, and taught CPS social workers, interns, and Master of Social Work students. CA License #24899, AZ License #22844.
Specialized areas of knowledge include:
Certificates of Merits
Emergency Child Removals, warrants
Warrantless removals, exigent circumstances, imminent risk
Child Protective Services policies, practices, and procedures
Child abuse and neglect
Foster care, out of home care, congregate care
Case Plans: Reunification, family maintenance and transitional living plans
Standards of care
§ 1983 Civil rights, Monell Liability
AB12/Non-Minor dependents
Struct...
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Craig D McLaren
Police Practices Expert – Retired 32 Years LAPD
First Response Law Enforcement Consulting Group
California
Police Practices & Procedures, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Police Use of Force, Vehicle Pursuits, Deadly Force, Excessive Force Inadequate/Negligent Security, Crowd Control, Evidence Preservation, Chain of Custody, Sexual Assault, Drug Enforcement, Gangs, Surveillance, Vice, Prostitution, Gambling, Child Abuse, School Shootings, Workplace Violence, Patrol, Informants, Domestic Violence
Vastly Experienced Police Expert. 32 years as a Los Angeles Police Officer. Trained / Taught new officers, in the field, for 24 years in all facets of Police work. Including Use of Force and Use of Deadly Force. Personally involved in over 40 Uses of Force as well as being present at approximately 100 more.
Certified Force Science Analyst, by Force Science Institute, which is a leader in law enforcement study. The Institute has conducted many research projects uncovering the scientific realities surrounding officer performance under stress, action/reaction time, memory, decision-making and more in complex, rapidly unfolding encounters.
Worked celebrity security for the late Dean Martin for approximately two years, providing personal security as well as residential security.
Expert in Vehicle Pursuits, having been involved in and receiving yearly training in pursuits, as well as training new officers in Vehicle Pursuit Tactics. Extensive Code-3 (Emergency) Driving Involvement and ...
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Naomi E Lawrence-Reid, MD
Board-certified Pediatrician | Newborn Hospitalist
Doctoring Differently®
San Diego, California
Pediatrics, Child Abuse
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Pediatrician, Pediatrics, Child Abuse, Children, Newborn, Neonate, Neonatal, Nursery, Telemedicine, Emergency, Urgent care, Infant, Teen, Hospitalist, Child Injury, Developmental Delay
Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid is a board-certified pediatrician and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics with more than 15 years of post-graduate clinical experience across academic and community hospital settings in California.
Her clinical expertise spans the full pediatric age range — from premature newborns through adolescence. Areas of specialty include: Neonatal & Newborn Medicine, Prematurity, hyperbilirubinemia, birth injury, hypoglycemia, prenatal substance exposure, respiratory distress syndrome, newborn screening abnormalities, Infectious disease, gastrointestinal, respiratory, allergic, and dermatologic conditions; sepsis; dehydration; routine preventive care, child Abuse & Neglect, Diagnosis, reporting obligations, and standard of care in civil and criminal matters.
Dr. Lawrence-Reid has served on hospital quality improvement committees with direct responsibility for adverse event review and patient safety initiatives, giving her firsthand familiarity with institut...
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Rofida Nofal
Pediatrician licensed in California and Michigan
Sunnyvale, California
Pediatrics
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Children, Newborns, Adolescents, Out-patient, In-patient, Vaccines, Primary care, Antibiotics, Pain, Well and Sick Child, Nutrition Failure to Thrive, Trauma, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Evidence-Based , Standard of Care, Asthma , Infection , Obesity , Development
I am board certified in Pediatrics with over 14 years of clinical experience. I have trained and practiced in multiple settings in different states.
A few highlights from my CV:
- Expert Witness for multiple state boards
- Reviewer for medical journals
- Strong research and academic background. I authored a book chapter, many research articles and case studies.
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Robert J Hoffman, MD, MS, FACEP, FACMT
Pediatric Emergency Medicine & Medical Toxicology
California
Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
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Appendicitis, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Intracranial hemorrhage, Respiratory arrest, Testicular torsion, Cardiac arrest, Fracture, Meningitis, Seizure, Addiction, Child abuse, Head trauma, Overdose/Poisoning, Sepsis/Septic shock, Drug testing, Dehydration, Headache, Pneumonia, Shock, Sedation
I'm fellowship trained and board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Medical Toxicology, and Pediatrics, and also board certified in Addiction Medicine and Health Care Leadership, Administration, and Management. I have 25 years of experience providing and overseeing care in pediatric emergency departments and emergency departments including in major children's hospitals and Level 1 trauma centers, currently at the largest children's emergency department in the US.
I am the lead editor of the 2nd most widely used pediatric emergency medicine textbook in the USA, The 5 Minute Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consult, and I have over 300 publications in the areas of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine. I am frequently invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics of pediatric emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and emergency medicine.
My pediatric emergency medicine practice focuses on the management of critically ill and inj...
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Ashley Tapia, LCSW
Child & Family Trauma Mental Health Expert
Tapia Blooming Therapy
San Diego, California
Mental Health, Child Abuse
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Children's Mental Health, Bullying, Child Depression/ Anxiety, Foster Care, CPS Investigations, Child Protective Services, Childhood Trauma, Family Violence, Family Based Treatment, Behavioral Health, Social Work, Pediatric Mental Health, Reunification, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health, Early Childhood Development
Ashley Tapia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and Texas specializing in child and family mental health. Ms. Tapia earned her Master of Social Work in 2019 from California State University, Long Beach. She has four years of experience working as a Protective Services Worker with Child Welfare Services in both Orange County and San Diego County. In this role, she conducted child abuse and neglect investigations, assessed child safety and risk, and worked closely with families involved in the dependency court system. She also provided reunification services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support family stability and promote safe parent–child relationships.
Since 2022, Ms. Tapia has provided psychotherapy services in children’s mental health in both inpatient and outpatient settings, serving as a clinician and program manager. In these roles, she has delivered intensive individual, group, and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents betw...
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Alexandra Clarfield, PhD
Clinical/Forensic Psychologist -- all ages
Alexandra Clarfield, PhD Psychology Inc.
Auburn, California
Psychology, Forensic Psychology
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Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Abuse, Cyber bullying, Defamation, Law Enforcement, First Responders, PTSD, Military Mental Health, Psychological Malpractice, Wrongful Termination, Disability Impairment, Immigration Evaluation, Workers Compensation, Workplace harassment, Workplace violence, Chronic Pain, Native American Trauma
Dr. Alexandra Clarfield is a licensed psychologist and Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) providing forensic psychological evaluations throughout Northern California, with offices in Auburn (Placer County), Yolo and Sonoma Counties. She accepts referrals from both plaintiff and defense. Her forensic practice includes Workers’ Compensation QMEs, civil litigation support, and specialized evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Disability.
Dr. Clarfield has extensive professional experience. In addition to an M.S. in Social Psychology from Vanderbilt University and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University, she completed training in cutting edge treatments for traumatic stress disorders including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. She completed in depth training in mindfulness-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Hakomi. Her experience in the treatment of ...
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Diane Cranley
Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations
Diane Cranley Consulting LLC
Laguna Niguel, California
Child Abuse, School Safety
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child sexual abuse, sexual assault, molestation, grooming, sexual misconduct, educator misconduct, Title IX sexual harassment, child sexual abuse prevention, best practices, boundary violations, boundary policies, mandated reporter, failure to report, school, after school, sports, reporting, youth-serving organizations, YSOs
I am an expert in child sexual abuse prevention, response, and reporting in youth-serving organizations. While organizations may not be able to stop every case of child sexual abuse within their programs, there are best practices that when followed, significantly lower the risk of abuse occurring and minimize delays in reporting.
I can help by:
• Identifying and evaluating valuable discovery materials including an organization’s policies, practices, documentation, and training
• Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your case by comparing those organizational materials to best practices to identify the gaps
• Differentiating the failure of individual mandated reporters versus organizational failures based on that gap analysis and case materials
• Identifying grooming behaviors that are cause for reasonable suspicion and reporting
• Supplying best practices and relevant research to substantiate my opinion as it relates to your case
• Educating the judge and jurors on grooming ...
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April Gould, Ph.D., M.A., M.P.H
Expert Witness: DV/IPV, Hate Crimes, Terrorism
Park Dietz & Associates | Threat Assessment Group
Newport Beach, California
Behavioral and Social Sciences
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domestic violence, collective violence, homicide, gang violence, forensic interviewing, IPV, radicalization, terrorism, hate crimes, stalking, grievances, intimate partner violence, cycle of violence, coercive control, bias-motivated violence, child abuse
Dr. April Gould provides expert analysis, consultation, and testimony in criminal and civil cases involving domestic violence/intimate partner violence, hate crimes, gang violence, and homicide. She is a Criminology Expert at Park Dietz & Associates. She has been retained as an expert witness or consulting expert in more than 20 criminal and civil matters, involving homicides, domestic violence, gang violence, bias-motivated violence, and death penalty cases.
Dr. Gould specializes in helping attorneys and juries understand the behavioral dynamics underlying violent crime. Her areas of expert opinion include the dynamics of domestic violence and coercive control, risk and lethality assessment in intimate partner violence, hate crime and terrorism motivation and radicalization pathways, gang violence, and child abuse and neglect. She has developed and presented continuing legal education programs for the National District Attorneys' Association on topics such as lethality risk asses...
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Franceen Rea, MSW, BSW, GRMS
CPS Social Worker, Foster Care, Adoptions, & APS
Social Worker Testimony.com
Fairfield, California
Social Work, Child Abuse
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social worker consultations, CPS consultations, elder abuse and neglect, child, child abuse social worker expert, APS consultations, termination of parents rights, child abuse investigations, adult protective services social worker, dependent adult abuse neglect, child protective services expert, adoptions social worker
With over 32 years of experience in Social Work, I specialize in Child Welfare Services (CWS)/Child Protective Services (CPS), Adoptions, Foster Care, and Adult Protective Services (APS). My career includes thousands of child and adult welfare investigations, removals, and placements, making me a trusted expert for legal professionals seeking testimony in cases involving social work, child abuse/neglect/exploitation, sexual abuse, adoptions, permanency planning, elder and dependent adult abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation.
Areas of Expertise:
• Child Welfare Services (CWS)/Child Protective Services (CPS)
• Adult Protective Services (APS)
• Elder & Dependent Adult Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation/Self-neglect Investigations
• Adoptions (including TPR, voluntary relinquishments)/366.26 Hearings
• Foster Care, Guardianships, Adoptions, Permanency planning
• Social Work Standards of Care, Case Management, Risk Assessments, Safety Planning
• Court Testimony, Report Preparation, Co...
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Bobby D Cagle
Child Welfare Expert - Nationally Recognized
Cagle Expert Witness Services
Northridge, California
Child Abuse, Social Work
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child death, child abuse, child neglect, foster care, child welfare, daycare, investigations, adoption, federal child welfare policy, child welfare standards, daycare stds of operation, child safety, child placement, family functioning, operating child welfare organizations, daycare regulation, daycare injuries
UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
Founder/CEO of human services consulting firm serving government and nonprofit organizations across the US for last 3 years
33 years of government service
Front-line, supervisory, managerial, administrative, and leadership roles
Social Worker (child welfare), Probation/Parole Officer, County Social Serivces Director, State Policy Director, State Legislative Director
Twice appointed by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal — Commissioner, Early Care and Learning (2011-2013); Director of Family and Children Services (2013-2017)
Four years as Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Child and Family Services (largest local child welfare agency in the United States)
Education
BA, Political Science/Sociology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1989)
MSW, Management, Planning, Community Practice Concentration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1998)
Training
More than 1,075 hours of professional training in child welfare, community corre...
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Jon D. Sand, Ed.D., M.S.
K-12 Education Standard of Care & Supervision
Thousand Oaks, California
Education & Schools, School Safety
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Standard of Care, Student & Staff Supervision, School Safety & Security, Playground Safety, Mandated Reporting, General & Special Education, IDEA / IEPs - Disabilities, Discipline Policies & Justice, Child Abuse, Child Sexual Abuse, Human Resources, Wrongful Termination, Staff Dev'l & Trainings, Board Policies & Regulations
Introduction
Dr. Jon D. Sand brings more than 35 years of direct pre-K–12 experience to his work as an independent educational expert and consultant. He earned his Doctor of Education in K-12 Educational Leadership from USC, a Master of Science in Special Education from California Lutheran University, and a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. He holds the full complement of teaching and administrative credentials for his field and advanced certifications in district operations. His expertise spans general and special education; due process; special needs eligibility and case management; human resources; school site safety and student supervision; personnel evaluation; and district governance and operations.
Dr. Sand is recognized for his depth in curriculum, instruction, and assessment and for an exemplary record at every level of the profession. He has served with distinction as a classroom teacher—selected as a National Teacher of the Year by the Amgen Foundation – master and mentor teach...
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Jeffrey M Dym, MD
Newport Coast, California
Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
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Diagnostic radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, trauma, spine, fracture, herniated disc, emergency radiology, injury, child abuse, MRI, CT, Xray, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, workers compensation, general radiology, neuroradiology, auto accident, pain
Dr. Dym is Chair and Medical Director of the radiology department at Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach.
Dr. Dym has a very clear, concise method of communication imaging findings of potentially complex cases in a manner that is easy to understand. Dr. Dym has experience in expert witness case reviews, and has appeared at depositions and in court.
Dr. Dym has presented at many lectures and conferences and is comfortable with public speaking. He is also a volunteer faculty member at The University of California, Irvine where he presents cases to radiology residents.
In his free time, he enjoys camping, volleyball, biking, jogging and enjoys spending time with his family.
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