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How did Bruce Lee die? Since this legendary film and martial arts hero passed away,
A Medicolegal Examination
his death has been surrounded with mystery. Some spectators blamed Chinese herbs on his death. Others blamed a martial arts technique said to kill victims after a certain amount of time has lapsed. Some reached for connections between overexercising, drug and alcohol use, or even a potential eating disorder. In this issue, Dr.
into the Death of Bruce Lee Warzones: The Effects on
Craig M. Pradarelli, BA, BSc, MD, uses medial records to delve more deeply into the
Children Caught In The Middle
matter. He paints a clear picture of the events and conditions leading to Bruce Lee's
Of Conflict
death, and proposes a theory for what actually happened. Then, Dr. Kathryn Seifert, PhD, CFC, looks into the effects of conflict on children growing up in and around warzones. Most people are aware of the physical dangers of war, and the toll that war can take. Seifert looks into the equally devastating psychological effects that war has on youth. And lastly, Dr. Gerald Cooke, PhD, DACFE, brings us into the realm of
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psychological-neuropsychological testing to find out how it's used in capital cases and
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examines the factors judges and juries consider when deciding whether to impose the
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Dr. Kathryn Seifert, PhD, CFC Traumatic events in childhood can, if not handled effectively by adults, interfere with the development of basic coping skills (van der Kolk B. M., 2006), brain structures, and neurotransmitters (van der Kolk B. A., 2003). Additionally, aversive childhood experiences can lead to negative outcomes in adulthood, such as mental illness, substance abuse, and severe physical illnesses (Centers for Disease Control, 2006). Children living in a war zone have aversive and traumatic experiences. The sad reality is that it is happening today and every day in the Middle East and Africa, from Syria to Gaza and the Democratic Republic of Congo to Mali.
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Dr. Kathryn Seifert, PhD, CFC, is a renowned expert, with over thirty years of experience, and a leading voice internationally, in the areas of violence, mental health, bullying, criminal justice and addictions. She is the CEO of Eastern Shore Psychological Services (ESPS), a multidisciplinary private practice based out of Maryland that works with highrisk youth and their families. Dr. Seifert specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals, who are at risk for violence and those who are emotionally disturbed, behaviorally disordered, victimized, delinquent, and/or are suffering from attachment disorders. Frequently called upon by national television networks to discuss violence and mental health, Dr. Seifert has interviewed on Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN, the Huffington Post Live, Discovery ID, Fox News, and CBC in Canada. She has appeared on numerous radio shows and local television programs. Dr. Seifert has written two books on youth violence. Her first book How Children Become Violent: Keeping Your Kids out of Gangs, Terrorist Organizations, and Cults, (Acanthus Publishing 2006) was awarded the 2007 IPPY (Independent Book Publishers Award) bronze medal in the Psychology/Mental Health category. Her second book
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This article focuses on how psychological-neuropsychological testing can be utilized in capital cases. Statutory and case law provide the legal parameters regarding the application of test findings to assessment of the mitigating factors a jury or judge must consider in determining whether to impose the death sentence. The article also discusses what background records and information are needed and what steps must be taken in arranging evaluations in prison settings where capital defendants are housed. The various tests are described. Two case studies illustrate how the
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ACFEI Offers NBCC Clock Hours! American College of Forensic Examiners Institute® (ACFEI) is excited to announce we are now able to offer NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors) credit to our members to meet their licensing and re-certification needs. We will be offering courses totaling over 60 clock hours of NBCC credit. This a great opportunity for our members in the mental health field to obtain needed NBCC clock hours. This opportunity is available to ACFEI members. ACFEI is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCCapproved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements. The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program. For a fee of $5.00 per clock-
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It is not every day that an American hero drops by the office. On September
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United States Navy SEAL officer and founder of The Mission Continues, visited CNTA headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. The founder and owner of CNTA, Dr. Robert O'Block, along with 4 staff members who served in the armed forces (Ian Burba, Justin Simpson, Morgan Winn, and Josiah Roberts), the Executive Director
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CE Credits for ACFEI Members ACFEI Members Eligible to Receive Continuing Education Credits Through DUI Seminars with Dave Cox Dave Cox is the owner and operator of Your DUI Pro, which is located in Middleton, Idaho. Mr. Cox investigates criminal cases and is an Expert DUI Defense Analyst and Consultant. Mr. Cox is a decorated former police officer and he devoted most of his time as a police officer to DUI enforcement. He has performed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests on thousands of people. Mr. Cox arrested over 1,000 people for DUI throughout his career, with over 200 arrests for DUI - Drugs. He was named the 2003 State DUI Enforcement Officer of the Year. Mr. Cox learned, from his experience as a police officer, that DUI enforcement is not an exact science. Because DUI enforcement is not an exact science, Mr. Cox discovered that, after further investigation, it was sometimes determined that drivers arrested for DUI were not actually under the influence. Knowing this information, Mr. Cox decided to leave law enforcement so he could teach attorneys across the United States how to identify drivers who are not guilty of DUI and teach attorneys how to effectively win these cases. Mr. Cox was trained as a certified Drug Recognition Expert. He was certified in the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and was also trained as a certified operator of both the Intoxilyzer 5000 and the Intoxilyzer 8000. Mr. Cox has also received training, from a breath testing expert, on each of the commonly used breath testing machines. Mr. Cox was a regular speaker at Victim Impact Panels and taught DUI Detection classes at the Citizen's Police Academy. Mr. Cox testified in hundreds of DUI trials and hearings as an officer and has testified many times as a DUI Defense Expert. Mr. Cox is the author of How to Fight a DUI Arrest and he now consults with and assists attorneys across the United States in effectively and efficiently investigating, preparing, and defending DUI cases. Mr. Cox has personally trained thousands of attorneys across the United States. This includes Defense Attorneys, Prosecutors, Judges, and Police Officers. Mr. Cox's DUI Continuing Legal Education Courses have consistently been rated by attending attorneys as one of the best DUI seminars in the country.
The American College of Forensic Examiners Institute 速 (ACFEI) recognizes this continuing education activity for Certified Members, and provides 7.5 hours of credit for attendees. Members are also able to receive CLE credits for attending. Click below for more information on times, dates and location of the DUI seminars. http://www.yourduipro.com/seminars Click Here for Seminar Credentials
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The American College of Forensic Examiner's Institute® is excited to announce we are now able to offer Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) credit to our members to meet their medical licensing and re-certification needs. We will be offering courses totaling over 35 clock hours ACCME credit. This a great opportunity for our members in the health field to obtain needed ACCME credits. For a fee of $10.00 per clock-credit hour our members will now have the opportunity to not only receive the ACFEI® credit for approved CE courses completed but they can also obtain a certificate of completion for ACCME clock hours of credit. When you go to the CE online catalog, members will see a new tab labeled ACCMEApproved CE'S. You then know that those courses will be qualified to meet the ACCME standards for clock hours of Continuing Education Credit. Once you complete the course, the CE assessment and, evaluation the member will receive a certificate of completion stating the number of ACCME clock hours received for the course completion. We look forward to offering more of these types of continuing education opportunities to our members in the future and if you wish to author an article for ACCME credit, contact us as well. ACFEI is also able to offer ACCME for the following certifications Certified Medical Investigator® -IV , Certified Medical Investigator® -V and Certified Forensic Physician ® , CFP. As many hospitals will pay for the obtaining of ACCME credits this would be a great opportunity to obtain these valued certifications and be reimbursed for them. If you have any questions concerning these credits contact: Jeff Thornsberry Director of Education for The American College of Forensic Examiner's Institute® Phone: 417-823-2528 Jeff.Thornsberry@ACFEI.com
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