Forensic Briefs
A Podcast for Forensic Mental Health
and Legal Professionals.

Stay up to date with research, practice, and ideas shaping forensic mental health. Every two weeks, Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alexander Millkey interview leading researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field. Listen during your commute, at the gym, or wherever podcasts fit your day while earning continuing education credit. Forensic Briefs is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

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Dr. Julie Goldenson
Latest Episode
Evaluator as Human

In this episode of Forensic Briefs, Dr. Julie Goldenson explores aspirational forensic report writing, emphasizing growth mindset, self-awareness, consultation, and trauma-informed practices as foundations for ethical, high-quality forensic mental health work.

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Dr. Julie Goldenson is a clinical and forensic psychologist, professor at the University of Toronto, and past president of the Ontario Psychological Association. Her work focuses on trauma, resilience, and forensic assessment. A member of Harvard’s Program in Psychiatry and the Law, she received the 2021 Strasburger Award and serves as an editor for Psychological Injury and the Law and International Journal of Forensic Mental Health.

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Identity Context in Forensic Assessment

In this episode, Natalie Anumba explores how identity context shapes forensic mental health assessment, offering practical guidance on integrating race, culture, and lived experience into ethical, transparent evaluations without pathologizing reality-based concerns.

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Dr. Natalie Anumba

Dr. Natalie Anumba, a forensic psychologist and associate professor at UMass Chan Medical School, Co-Directs the Law & Psychiatry Program. A violence risk consultant, expert witness, and mentor, she is a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology and the 2023 AP-LS Outstanding Clinical Mentoring award recipient.

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Forensic Telepsychology

Dr. Michelle Guyton and Dr. Alexander Millkey
In this special host-led episode, Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alex Millkey discuss the rise of remote forensic psychological evaluations. They review the history of telehealth, summarize research on remote competency and psychiatric assessments, and present findings from their own Oregon-based study comparing in-person and remote fitness to proceed evaluations. The conversation explores benefits, limitations, unanswered questions, and practical considerations for clinicians navigating technology in forensic practice.
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In this special host-led episode, Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alex Millkey discuss the rise of remote forensic psychological evaluations. They review the history of telehealth, summarize research on remote competency and psychiatric assessments, and present findings from their own Oregon-based study comparing in-person and remote fitness to proceed evaluations. The conversation explores benefits, limitations, unanswered questions, and practical considerations for clinicians navigating technology in forensic practice.

Aspirational Forensic Practice and Consulting Work

Dr. Terry Kukor
Dr. Terry Kukor returns to discuss aspirational forensic practice and consultation, exploring how humility, curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration help clinicians strive for excellence while navigating uncertainty, bias, and complex decision-making in forensic mental health work.
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Dr. Terry Kukor returns to discuss aspirational forensic practice and consultation, exploring how humility, curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration help clinicians strive for excellence while navigating uncertainty, bias, and complex decision-making in forensic mental health work.

Test Security and Due Process

Dr. Rick Frederick and Dr. James Mikesell
Drs. Rick Frederick and James Mikesell examine the psychologist’s role as an expert witness, exploring ethics, discovery, due process, test security, and the unique challenges forensic clinicians face when navigating adversarial legal systems.
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Drs. Rick Frederick and James Mikesell examine the psychologist’s role as an expert witness, exploring ethics, discovery, due process, test security, and the unique challenges forensic clinicians face when navigating adversarial legal systems.
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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.

Sequential Intercept Model

Dr. Dave DeMatteo
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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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.

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.
Introduction to Forensic Briefs
Episode 0 Welcome to Forensic Briefs

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.