Abolishment of Insanity Defense? Kahler vs. Kansas- US Supreme Court
A short time ago, Professor S. Morse, a highly respected lawyer, forensic psychologist, and law professor posted the amicus brief for law professors on the forensic list serve in the case of Kahler vs. Kansas, which will be argued at the US Supreme Court this fall. The issue is worth attention, especially if you do […]
Return to Blog? Maybe it is time.
I have not posted a message since August 2018, almost a year. But that does not mean that I have not been busy. I have continued full time clinical and forensic practice, conducting psychological assessment research, and writing scholarly projects (list of recent publications listed below). I was appointed as a special consult to the […]
Assessing the reliability of child sex abuse allegations: Protocol for the attorney and forensic practitioner
Child sex abuse allegations commonly arise in criminal prosecutions, child protection matters, and divorce/custody disputes. These allegations are high stakes situations for both children and the accused. This outline provides a framework for assessing the reliability of allegations. It is based on a large evidence based review of the literature. Context—what is the family/relationship context […]
Hawaii – Pacific Assessment Clinic, Honolulu, Hawaii
Marvin W. Acklin, PhD PC is the site of the Hawaii – Pacific Assessment Clinic. The clinic is directed by Dr. Acklin with his staff of trained psychological assistants. The clinic provides a broad range of assessment consultation for children, adolescents, and adults, for clinical, administrative, and forensic purposes. Dr. Acklin is board-certified in clinical, […]