Child Protective Services Expert Witnesses

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Child Protective Services expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including social work, family law, child psychology, and child abuse prevention. Some of the most common specialties among Child Protective Services expert witnesses also include foster care systems, child neglect cases, adoption processes, and domestic violence situations. They have provided opinions on the effects of parental rights termination, child custody disputes, allegations of child abuse or neglect, the impact of domestic violence on children, and the effectiveness of Child Protective Services interventions.

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Child Sexual Abuse Expert WitnessView profile

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Child Sexual Abuse Expert Witness

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Oklahoma

This 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...

Social Work  Mental Health  & Child Protective Services Expert WitnessView profile

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Social Work Mental Health & Child Protective Services Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This highly qualified expert has 22 years of experience in Child Protective Services, Mental Health, & Addiction. She earned a PhD from Rutgers University and has a broad array of expertise including Child Welfare, Behavioral Health, Diversity issues, Institutional, and Evaluation services. She is a professor at a PA University, the Executive Directorof a social services nonprofit organization...

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Expert WitnessView profile

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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert specializes in child & adolescent psychoanalysis and psychiatry. He earned his MD from Washington University School of Medicine and completed fellowship training in child psychiatry at the University of Chicago. He has authored more than 120 publications in the child psychiatry and psychiatry, and has participated in more than 75 invited lectures. He is currently a clinical professor...

Child Protective Services & Child Custody Expert WitnessView profile

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Child Protective Services & Child Custody Expert Witness

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California

This expert has 15+ years of success working with children and their families. Her expertise includes mediation, child forensic interviews, adoption, child custody evaluation, CPS investigations, and child abuse prevention. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker she has completed hundreds of child abuse investigations covering neglect, molestation, and death. After years of public service, she now...

Foster Care  Adoption Expert WitnessView profile

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Foster Care Adoption Expert Witness

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Georgia

This expert has a BA in History, a Masters in Media Technology, a Masters in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Walden University. He wrote his dissertation on the needs of foster children in rural schools and is the author of several books on foster care books. He is the director of the Foster Care Institute, and acts as a consultant to foster care agencies...

Foster Care and Child Abuse Expert WitnessView profile

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Foster Care and Child Abuse Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has been involved in executive, management, policy-making, and consulting in the field of social welfare since 1980. He earned his master's in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University and also has a J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. The expert is an honorary fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and an Editorial Board member on several social work...

Forensic Social Work Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Social Work Expert Witness

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New York

This highly qualified expert earned her BA in Forensic Psychology and her MA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College. She went on to receive her MSW from Hunter College and her MPhil and PhD in Social Welfare from the City University of New York. She is a certified field instructor and rape crisis counselor and a licensed clinical social worker. She has over 15 years of clinical and research...

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Child Protective Services Expert Witness FAQs

A Child Protective Services expert witness provides insight into cases involving child abuse, neglect, foster care, and adoption based on their knowledge and experience in the field.

These experts are crucial in cases involving child abuse, neglect, custody disputes, foster care issues, and adoption processes. They provide valuable insights to help determine the best interests of the child.

Subspecialties can include child psychology, social work, family law, pediatric medicine, and education. Each offers unique perspectives in different case scenarios.

An expert can evaluate evidence, assess parental capabilities, and provide an informed opinion on whether neglect has occurred and its impact on the child's wellbeing.

Such an expert understands the intricacies of foster care systems and can assess if they meet standards for safety and wellbeing of children placed under their care.

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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