Family homicide

Diaz, Brandi; Temares, Amanda E.; Walker, Lenore E.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-91497-0.00201-0

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“…BW commonly endorse symptoms of avoidance, intrusion, and hyperarousal (Saunders, 1994). An additional study (Diaz et al, 2022) found that in a sample of BW, all scales fell within at least the problematic range, with a majority of scales being clinically elevated. The highest elevations included dissociation, intrusive experiences, and reduced self-awareness (i.e., lack of self-knowledge and identity; Diaz et al, 2022).…”

Section: Trauma Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…An additional study (Diaz et al, 2022) found that in a sample of BW, all scales fell within at least the problematic range, with a majority of scales being clinically elevated. The highest elevations included dissociation, intrusive experiences, and reduced self-awareness (i.e., lack of self-knowledge and identity; Diaz et al, 2022). Further evaluation of BW's TSI-2 profiles reveals that all scales and subscales that contribute to the SELF, TRAUMA, and SOMA factors fell within the clinically significant range (Akl et al, 2022).…”

Section: Trauma Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…The DAPS can be particularly useful in formulating diagnoses (e.g., PTSD, acute stress disorder). Diaz et al (2022) found that nearly all DAPS scales resulted in clinically significant elevations, with the exception of relative trauma exposure (i.e., number of traumatic events experienced) and substance abuse. The highest elevations included reexperiencing, total posttraumatic stress (i.e., the severity of PTSD symptoms), and dissociation (Diaz et al, 2022).…”

Section: Trauma Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Diaz et al (2022) found that nearly all DAPS scales resulted in clinically significant elevations, with the exception of relative trauma exposure (i.e., number of traumatic events experienced) and substance abuse. The highest elevations included reexperiencing, total posttraumatic stress (i.e., the severity of PTSD symptoms), and dissociation (Diaz et al, 2022). Similarly, Akl et al (2022) found that the highest elevation of their population of BW's DAPS profile was on the scale measuring trauma-specific dissociation (i.e., derealization, depersonalization, and detachment).…”

Section: Trauma Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 96%

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Practitioners are often asked to assess battered women (BW) to form opinions about how their history of victimization may have implications for their mental status. In addition to assessment for treatment plans, opinions can be offered for criminal responsibility, diminished capacity, extreme emotional disturbances, resentencing, affixing the nexus between domestic violence (DV) and personal injury, or impact on access to children during family law disputes among other legal cases. While evaluations of BW and its effects are not uncommon, there is a lack of research and recommended practices for these evaluations, especially when knowledgeable psychotherapists want to perform forensic evaluations. This article aims to provide anecdotal accounts of practices for BW evaluations, specifically related to psychological assessment tools and brief report writing. In BW evaluations for forensic cases, special attention is important in preparing for the evaluation (i.e., agreements with retaining parties, review of collateral documentation) as well as a thorough explanation of informed consent and confidentiality. The mental status examination and behavioral observations are important to integrate with other data points. The authors discuss recommendations and relevant research for specific assessment tools to evaluate personality, emotional, and cognitive functioning, as well as trauma inventories. Finally, brief considerations are noted for report writing that specifically includes comprehensive discussion of interpersonal functioning, writing in a manner that conveys the BW.

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Section: Trauma Assessmentmentioning

confidence: 94%