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Dr. Dave DeMatteo
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Sequential Intercept Model

Dr. David DeMatteo discusses the Sequential Intercept Model and problem-solving courts, exploring how diversion, specialty courts, and evidence-based justice practices can reduce recidivism and better address the needs of justice-involved individuals.

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David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, ABPP (Forensic), is a Professor of Psychology and Law at Drexel University and Director of its JD/PhD Program in Law and Psychology. A leading expert in forensic mental health, he has published extensively and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Law and Human Behavior. In this episode, Dr. DeMatteo discusses the the over-representation of individuals with mental health disorders in the criminal justice system and how the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM) can act to reduce just involvement.

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ID and Forensic Evaluations

Dr. M.E. Wood discusses forensic evaluations involving individuals with intellectual disability, focusing on competency, identification challenges, restoration versus attainment, assessment tools, and the systemic gaps that place this vulnerable population at risk within the legal system.

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Dr. M.E. Wood

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Wood is a board-certified forensic psychologist and Assistant Professor at Sam Houston State University. She specializes in forensic assessment, expert testimony, and the evaluation of individuals with intellectual disabilities in criminal legal settings.

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Threat Assessment Pathways

Dr. Reid Meloy
Dr. Reid Meloy discusses threat assessment using the TRAP-18, including proximal warning behaviors, distal risk factors, and AI-assisted analysis. The episode examines the Capital Gazette shooting and the significance of attackers going silent before violence.
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Dr. Reid Meloy discusses threat assessment using the TRAP-18, including proximal warning behaviors, distal risk factors, and AI-assisted analysis. The episode examines the Capital Gazette shooting and the significance of attackers going silent before violence.

Predatory vs. Affective Violence

Dr. Reid Meloy
Dr. Reid Meloy explores affective and predatory violence, threat assessment, and stochastic terrorism. The discussion highlights planning, emotion, psychosis, and ideology, offering a deeper framework for understanding extreme violence in forensic and legal contexts.
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Dr. Reid Meloy explores affective and predatory violence, threat assessment, and stochastic terrorism. The discussion highlights planning, emotion, psychosis, and ideology, offering a deeper framework for understanding extreme violence in forensic and legal contexts.

Gender Responsive Strategies in Risk Assessment

Dr. Emily Salisbury
Dr. Salisbury discusses gender-responsive strategies in the criminal legal system, examining trauma, risk assessment, reproductive justice, and probation practices. The episode highlights how gender-informed policies can improve outcomes for justice-involved women.
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Dr. Salisbury discusses gender-responsive strategies in the criminal legal system, examining trauma, risk assessment, reproductive justice, and probation practices. The episode highlights how gender-informed policies can improve outcomes for justice-involved women.
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Relevancy Focused Report Writing

Dr. Terry Kukor
Dr. Terry Kukor explains how relevancy-focused reports shift forensic writing from procedure-based sections to findings-based answers. Learn practical filters for what belongs in a report, how to reduce cognitive strain, and why addressing disconfirming data strengthens credibility.
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Dr. Terry Kukor explains how relevancy-focused reports shift forensic writing from procedure-based sections to findings-based answers. Learn practical filters for what belongs in a report, how to reduce cognitive strain, and why addressing disconfirming data strengthens credibility.

Trauma-Informed Forensic Mental Health Assessments

Dr. Julie Goldenson
Dr. Julie Goldenson examines how trauma-informed principles can strengthen forensic mental health assessments, addressing ethical tensions, complex trauma, and therapeutic jurisprudence—showing how empathy, cultural awareness, and transparency can reduce harm while preserving objectivity and forensic integrity.
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Dr. Julie Goldenson examines how trauma-informed principles can strengthen forensic mental health assessments, addressing ethical tensions, complex trauma, and therapeutic jurisprudence—showing how empathy, cultural awareness, and transparency can reduce harm while preserving objectivity and forensic integrity.

Grooming in Childhood Sexual Abuse

Elizabeth Jeglic
Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic explains the five stages of grooming that often lead to childhood sexual abuse, along with associated red flags and online risks. She shares research insights, practical prevention strategies, and tools for clinicians and caregivers to better recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse.
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Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic explains the five stages of grooming that often lead to childhood sexual abuse, along with associated red flags and online risks. She shares research insights, practical prevention strategies, and tools for clinicians and caregivers to better recognize, respond to, and prevent abuse.
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Forensic Briefs is a podcast hosted by forensic psychologists Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alex Millkey. Designed for legal, forensic, and clinical professionals, the podcast delivers engaging, bite-sized continuing education.

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