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Social Work Expert Witness
This highly qualified expert received her BA in Psychology and her MS in Clinical Social Work from the University of Texas-Pan American. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she is a certified Family Trauma Professional, Suicide Prevention Counselor and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). This expert previously worked as Supervisor II for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Here, she led and supervised a unit of caseworkers responsible for providing adult protective services to victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. She provided case management supervision and interacted routinely with the Texas Department of Family Services' clients, organizations' representatives, and the public. This expert then went on to work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and as Executive Director of the Family Crisis Center of the Rio Grande Valley. She managed and lead the social services agency and provided individual and group mental health therapy and case management supervision. This expert is currently an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at two universities in Texas and she is a Psychotherapist at a women's emotional wellness center.
International Social Worker, Various countries
Master of Science (MS), University of Texas-Pan American
Mcallen |
Texas
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FAQs for Suicide Prevention Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a suicide prevention expert witness in legal proceedings?
A suicide prevention expert witness provides insight into standards of care, risk assessment, and intervention strategies. They can help determine if negligence or malpractice occurred.
What types of cases might require a suicide prevention expert witness?
Cases involving wrongful death claims, institutional liability, medical malpractice, or mental health negligence often require the expertise of a suicide prevention witness.
How can a suicide prevention expert witness contribute to a case involving a correctional facility?
In such cases, the expert can assess whether appropriate measures were taken to prevent self-harm among inmates, including proper screening and monitoring procedures.
Are there subspecialties within the field of suicide prevention that an expert witness may focus on?
Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like adolescent suicide prevention, military veteran suicide prevention, or suicide prevention in correctional facilities.
Why is it important to have a certified professional as a suicide prevention expert witness?
Certified professionals are recognized for their expertise and adherence to ethical standards. Their testimony carries more weight in court due to their specialized knowledge.
How does Expert Institute select its Suicide Prevention expert witnesses?
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.