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This article is from Volume 6, Issue 1 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health. Jeremiah Schimp

Concordia University – Saint Paul

Psychiatric rehabilitation is rooted in the hope of recovery and increased quality of life for those with mental illness.… Read More

This article is from Volume 6, Issue 1 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health.

By Amanda Fenrich

The purpose of this article is to provide a brief, introductory overview of covert sensitization.… Read More

This article is from Volume 6, Issue 1 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health.

Joshua Kirven, MSW, Ph.D.

Efforts to assist children living in high‐poverty areas often focus on encouraging the father to be more involved in the child’s life (Mincy, Pouncy, & Zilanawala, 2016). … Read More

This article is from Volume 6, Issue 1 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health.

Jerrod Brown, Ph.D.

Approximately 2.8 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year (Taylor, Bell, Breiding, & Xu, 2017).… Read More

This article is from Volume 6, Issue 1 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health.

Alexis Q. Dawkins and Dr. Joshua Kirven

Winthrop University

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People often question the demeanor, or aptitude of incarcerated persons, specifically those from the most criminalized groups.… Read More

This article is from Volume 6, Issue 1 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health.

According to Song, Wenzel, Kim, and Nam (2017), intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as any physical, sexual, or psychological act performed by a current partner, former partner, or partner/spouse that causes harm.… Read More

This blog post was written by guest contributor, Maggie Michalczyk, RDN.

It’s no surprise that athletes need proper nourishment to fuel up and feel good for optimal performance, sustainable activity, and injury prevention.  That’s why it’s important for active people to focus on getting key nutrients from foods to help fuel their lifestyle.… Read More

This article is from Volume 5, Issue 4 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health. Click to view or save a PDF of this article.

It is often a misperception that fathers abandon their children, but it may be more accurate to state that the fathers abandoned the relationship with the mothers — fathers still love, support, and want what’s best for their children.… Read More

This article is from Volume 5, Issue 4 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health. Click to view or save a PDF of this article.

*The statements, views, and opinions in this article are the author’s.… Read More

This article is from Volume 5, Issue 4 of Forensic Scholars Today, a quarterly publication featuring topics from the world of forensic mental health. Click to view or save a PDF of this article.

Child abuse is a global epidemic, distressing millions of children across all countries and within all cultures (Hayes & O’Neil, 2018).… Read More