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Criminology and Forensic Psychology/Expert Profile
Expertise
Mind games criminals play, how to spot lying, gang behavior, sex offenders, how to change criminal behavior, PTSD, sexual abusive victimization.
Experience in the area
12 years as Chief Psychologist in State Correctional Facility, Hostage negotiator, Mental Health Team Leader, Treatment provider for Sex Offenders and Sexual Abuse victims.
Organizations
Retired no longer maintain professiona affiliation. Prior Drug/Alcohol Certification, and Sexual Assault National Organizations.
Publications
Newpapers.
Education/Credentials
M.A. Psychology, continuing ed comparible to Ph.D. Expert witness State and Federal Court in Substance Abuse, PTSD, and Sexual Offending.
Awards and Honors
Directors Award Excellence in Corrections. Excellence in Psychology Award. National Scholar.
Past/Present Clients
no current clients, retired.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Caitlin | 10/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your answer ..... |
| Shermaine | 09/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very good! This response was very enlightening ..... |
| Jim | 09/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lynn | 08/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jewels | 07/27/09 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Thank you for your insight and for ..... |
Recent Answers from Jean M Mahan
2009-11-19 forensic psych + criminology:
I would certainly think those degrees would prepare you for a profiling job. But I have no experience with the FBI or any related agencies. From the little I know about it, there are many more applicants
2009-09-29 Criminology/ Forensic Psychology Careers:
I think you have a number of options with your interest in Criminal Profiling/Behavior Analysis. Two options come to mind; working with a large police department in the Investigative Division and/or working
2009-09-28 What should be my next step?:
I believe there would be multiple agencies that you could apply for employment with your educational background. The Department of Corrections would be a prime location for you. They are always understaffed
2009-09-24 serial killers:
Usually before a person has a title, they have a subject. Serial Killers as a subject is way too broad a subject and way too predictable. You have to narrow down the subject matter to have an effective
2009-09-22 does a SO have to notify employers:
I honestly don't know. There are state specific laws concerning sex offenders. Most if not all states require sex offenders not to be living within so many feet of any "child zone" such as a school, and
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