69 - Inside Juvenile Dependency Court

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Killer Psychologist

Dana R. Anderson, PsyD

82 episodes

2 weeks ago

Step inside the mind of a forensic psychologist. Dr. Dana Anderson breaks down high-stakes criminal cases with clinical precision — exposing deception, uncovering motive, and revealing how forensic psychology dismantles the most complex criminal narratives.

With her are new killer experts each month, including death-row survivor William A. Noguera, who recently helped solve four serial killer cold cases— proving that lived experience, when paired with investigational skill, can solve what others miss. Together, they examine the minds of violent offenders, decode behavior patterns, and illuminate the psychological signatures that define a killer.

Tune in for gripping analysis that shows how forensic experts strengthen legal cases through expert testimony, case evaluations, and strategic courtroom insight. This isn’t just true crime — it’s criminal psychology in motion, led by two killer experts who know the mind of a killer from the inside out.

Killer Psychologist unites top experts, investigators, and real forensic perspectives to explore the darkest corners of human behavior — without filters, sensationalism, or shortcuts.

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69 - Inside Juvenile Dependency Court

Killer Psychologist

52 minutes

8 months ago

69 - Inside Juvenile Dependency Court

Custody cases are meant to protect children — but in juvenile dependency court, the stakes are higher, and the consequences can be irreversible. This isn’t mom vs. dad. It’s the state vs. the parent, with the child caught in the crossfire. Award-winning family law attorney Lauren Johnson-Norris joins forensic psychologist Dana Anderson to reveal what really happens behind closed courtroom doors. From children torn from safe homes without cause, to tragedies like Gabriel Fernandez, whose abuse was reported but ignored, this episode uncovers the silent failures of the child protection system.

We also examine the haunting case of Shane Miller, a father with a violent past who murdered his wife and two daughters — a chilling reminder of what can happen when red flags are missed.
And we ask the harder question: What happens when CPS goes too far? When the effort to protect becomes the reason families are torn apart?

When child protection fails—or overreaches—lives are shattered. Step inside juvenile dependency court with a family law attorney and forensic psychologist who’ve seen it all.

You can connect with Lauren Johnson-Norris at californiacriminaldefender.com.

Hire a forensic psychologist for your next legal case at www.psychologydr.com.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Juvenile Dependency Court
03:04 Understanding Parent Education and Advocacy
06:07 The Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Family Dynamics
09:08 Challenges Faced by Families in Dependency Court
11:46 The Role of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
15:10 Systemic Issues in Child Protective Services
17:55 The Need for Comprehensive Support Services
21:05 The Role of Mental Health Professionals in Family Court
26:01 Navigating Mental Health in Family Law
30:55 The Complexities of Family Court
34:17 The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Family Law
38:41 Understanding Firearm Risks in Domestic Situations
42:28 The Importance of Empathy in Legal Work
47:43 Improving Child Protective Services
50:46 Finding Solutions in Family Law

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