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Case Study: Using a Forensic Psychologist in Civil and Criminal Cases to Evaluate the Reliability of Delayed Reports of Sexual Assault

By Jane K. McNaught, Ph.D. L.P.

Allegations of sexual assault present numerous challenges even to the seasoned attorney. Most sexual assaults have no eyewitness to the crime, and inevitably, the credibility of the victim becomes a focus in criminal and civil cases involving allegations of sexual assault. Cases involving delayed reports of sexual assault present even more challenges to the credibility of the alleged victim. Despite the relatively rare occurrence of false allegations of sexual abuse, in cases of delayed reporting the issue of credibility becomes the primary focus of the criminal or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Case Studies, Child Sexual Abuse

Case Study: Evaluating Psychological Injuries In Burn Victims

By Jane K. McNaught, Ph.D. L.P.

Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are the most common psychological responses to severe burn injuries. Those who develop PTSD as a result of such injuries become highly susceptible to long term depression and anxiety. In addition to burns being sudden, unexpected life-threatening experiences, burn injuries also involve extremely painful and intrusive medical procedures. The procedures alone can be traumatic. Disfigurement can exacerbate symptoms of PTSD because of the likelihood of flashbacks about the injury. Greater disfigurement also has a greater … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Case Studies, Psychological Injuries

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