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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| What is the term for this profession? | 6/30/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I don't know if you have seen this, but there is a movie called 'Copycat' starring Sigourney Weaver ... A: TV gives the wrong impression, remember it is for entertainment. There is no such profession as a ... | ||
| What is the term for this profession? | 6/30/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I don't know if you have seen this, but there is a movie called 'Copycat' starring Sigourney Weaver ... A: Lorri, thanks for your question. I think there is a name for it in the U.S., but at the moment I ... | ||
| Micro Expression Training Programs | 6/6/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I don't know if you are familiar with micro expression training programs, but I was wondering if you ... A: First, sorry that it took so long for me to answer, I was without Internet access for 10 days. As ... | ||
| school | 4/27/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I want to be a forensic psychologist but i am not sure which college to go to. I want a masters ... A: Zukhra, thanks for your questions. Wow, where do I start? "I want to be a forensic psychologist ... | ||
| murder case | 4/14/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: so i had this dream about a murder and i was wondering why someone would do this crime so i was ... A: The person who had this dream is mad AS **** AT 'CATTY WOMEN'. The dreamer is so mad at catty pretty ... | ||
| a previous Q & A | 4/12/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: You previously stated that the recidivism rate of sex offenders is 66% and higher -- I didn't see a ... A: I am glad that you are making this effort to verify information and not just dissemination myths and ... | ||
| psych and the law | 4/8/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: Why do perpetrators who no longer appear to be a threat to society often eventually reoffend. A: Barbara, thanks for your question. Not sure I understand you question, but I will do my best. If I ... | ||
| Competency to Stand Trial | 4/5/2010 | Bruce Borkosky, Psy.D. |
| Q: I was researching competency to stand trial and was wondering if individuals who conduct the ... A: Jennifer, thanks for your question. I believe it to be true that the requirements for evaluators ... | ||
| OCD & SERIAL KILLERS & RAPISTS | 3/27/2010 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: HOW BIG OF A ROLE DOES OCD PLAY IN SERIAL KILLERS OR RAPISTS? DO ALL SERIAL KILLERS AND RAPISTS HAVE ... A: No it really has little to do with it. Anti-social personality disorder is the thing most likley to ... | ||
| Quick Question | 1/31/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
| Q: I was just wondering if there is any difference between the major of criminology and the major of ... A: Stephanie, Yes. The difference is the same between the fields of criminal justice and psychology. ... | ||
| Jurisdiction | 1/30/2010 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
| Q: or would they need to contact the police department from that area prior to doing so? Also,would ... A: Detectives question people outside of thier jurisdiction all the time. Most of the time we will ask ... | ||
| Probation | 1/29/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: If you are on probation in one state, can breaking your probation in another state be held against ... A: Yes, someone on probation can be held liable for breaking his/her probation rules no matter where ... | ||
| enquiry about the eligiblity for criminology and forensic course. | 1/25/2010 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
| Q: I am kausar and have completed B.sc computer science. I am interested in pursuing my career in ... A: Kausar, You are very elibible. There are a couple of ways. My suggestion would be to consult the ... | ||
| Related to criminal psychology | 1/23/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I am studying non-medical with physics, chemistry, and maths. And i want to study criminal ... A: It sounds like you have an excellent background for psychology, especially criminal psychology. But ... | ||
| Prisoner in the family | 1/5/2010 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: This story is so bizarre, but I am so happy to be writing it out to someone who may be able to help ... A: Your letter made me feel very sad. It is highly understandable why you and your Mother didn't ... | ||
| working in forensics or law with a felony | 12/24/2009 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
| Q: I have 2 felony convictions. One, Dealing in stolen property. Second, False Identification to a Pawn ... A: Jennifer, Yes, nothing can prevent you from obtaining your education. Paralegal studies would be a ... | ||
| working in forensics or law with a felony | 12/23/2009 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
| Q: I have 2 felony convictions. One, Dealing in stolen property. Second, False Identification to a Pawn ... A: Jennifer, The only way that you would be able to work in forensics would be to study and graduate ... | ||
| Crime Scenes | 12/10/2009 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
| Q: This is basically concerning the history of crime scenes, but after watching CSI several times, I'm ... A: Well if you think about there are many that have not been found yet, so I guess the true answer is ... | ||
| Private Forensic Detective | 12/9/2009 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I operate a security Firm in one of developing countries Kenya in Africa. I would like to boosted my ... A: Have you looked at any of the on-line courses offered by colleges? There are many out there that are ... | ||
| A little concerned... | 11/30/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I'm worried about my eight year old nephew whom I babysit frequently. I've known him ever since he ... A: You should be worried about your nephew's behavior. If left unchecked, his childhood behaviors of ... | ||
| forensic psych + criminology | 11/19/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I am looking to be a criminal profiler/criminal behavioral studies person for the FBI. I was ... A: I would certainly think those degrees would prepare you for a profiling job. But I have no ... | ||
| why? | 10/21/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: why do sex offenders offend? Is it like a drug addict unable to control an urge to use? Because ... A: No its not the same drug addiction. Sex drive is a basic human urge like eating sleeping etc. Sex ... | ||
| is he safe? | 10/21/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: My boyfriend used to masturbate and have oral sex with other boys who were 9 - 11 when he was 13 he ... A: I can't give you a definative answer. Sometimes pedophiles only molest strangers, others only family ... | ||
| ethics | 10/15/2009 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
| Q: You are a prison psychologist,and during the course of your counseling session with one drug ... A: Hey Harri, This is a simple one, of course you have to report violations of laws. Especially since ... | ||
| getting a PhD in Forensic Psychology | 10/2/2009 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
| Q: Hey there! I'm in college right now working on getting my BA in criminal justice and my goal is to ... A: Well if your asking which will help you at the federal level then I would say yes, a MA or PhD in ... | ||
| Criminology/ Forensic Psychology Careers | 9/29/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: My name is Caitlin and I am currently a third year Psychological and Sociological Sciences major at ... A: I think you have a number of options with your interest in Criminal Profiling/Behavior Analysis. Two ... | ||
| What should be my next step? | 9/28/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: Good Afternoon: Hopefully this questions meets you in good health and spirits! I have a Bachelor's ... A: I believe there would be multiple agencies that you could apply for employment with your educational ... | ||
| serial killers | 9/24/2009 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I'm about to enter my 3rd and final year at Univeristy. I am studying Criminology and have found ... A: Hey Toni, How about "A contrast and comparrison of the background factors affecting serial ... | ||
| serial killers | 9/24/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I'm about to enter my 3rd and final year at Univeristy. I am studying Criminology and have found ... A: Usually before a person has a title, they have a subject. Serial Killers as a subject is way too ... | ||
| Federal Offence or false accusation? | 9/24/2009 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
| Q: Without mentioning specific details: To make a long story short, earlier this year for my first job ... A: Because you said this " I dunno what i should do at all and the postmaster who was a witness told me ... | ||
| Understanding MO of a murder | 9/24/2009 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
| Q: A year and half ago my cousin was murdered in his apartment. He was stabbed once in the heart while ... A: Your assumption may be correct. But there is more to consider than just the wound. If you look into ... | ||
| sex offenders | 9/22/2009 | Commander Chris Wagoner |
| Q: I have a person who works for me whom I've just found out is a registered Sex Offender. My question ... A: All of Maryland's laws can be found online at the Maryland State Law Library website: ... | ||
| does a SO have to notify employers | 9/22/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I have a person who works for me whom I've just found out is a registered Sex Offender. My question ... A: I honestly don't know. There are state specific laws concerning sex offenders. Most if not all ... | ||
| Criminologist & Forensic Psycology | 8/31/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: I am fairly sure I will be attending a University this coming Spring for a BS in Criminology and ... A: Lots of information available on the internet. One such site is ... | ||
| treatment of the criminal | 8/7/2009 | Jeffrey-Peter Hauck |
| Q: I have problems with this question "Some new method must be devised for the treatment of the ... A: I would suggest you read the aspects of Restorative Justice to understand the nature of this program ... | ||
| Motive for Crime | 7/25/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: Ms. Mahan, You are mistaken about my question being "homework". I am a prisoner preparing a writ of ... A: I am sorry for guessing that this was a homework question, I get a lot of those. My second guess was ... | ||
| emotional manipulation | 7/18/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: After 16 months of a hot and heavy relationship, of which, we both have admitted finding our soul ... A: There is no relationship as intense on the face of this earth as that of predator and prey. Both ... | ||
| differences and subject problem | 6/20/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: .can you help me and make it more clear plz?. i study biology and chemistry but no maths will it be ... A: Oh my, yes, no math will be a big problem in pursuing a career in any kind of Psychology. You plain ... | ||
| Career Path Options: Psychology/Law Enforcement | 6/19/2009 | Jean M Mahan |
| Q: Ms. Mahan, I'm almost forty and have decided to change careers. My undergraduate degree is in ... A: What I am hearing from you is that you want to work as a therapist specializing in criminal ... | ||
| Criminology | 6/15/2009 | Paul Edward Zukowski |
| Q: Do violent video games lead to delinquent behavior? ANSWER: There is a weak corrilation but its ... A: There many other factors like broken homes, out of wedlock births, physical and sexual abuse, ... | ||
Criminology and Forensic Psychology
Jean M Mahan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Mind games criminals play, how to spot lying, gang behavior, sex offenders, how to change criminal behavior, PTSD, sexual abusive victimization.
Experience
12 years as Chief Psychologist in State Correctional Facility, Hostage negotiator, Mental Health Team Leader, Treatment provider for Sex Offenders and Sexual Abuse victims.
Organizations
Retired no longer maintain professiona affiliation. Prior Drug/Alcohol Certification, and Sexual Assault National Organizations.
Publications
Newpapers.
Education/Credentials
M.A. Psychology, continuing ed comparible to Ph.D. Expert witness State and Federal Court in Substance Abuse, PTSD, and Sexual Offending.
Awards and Honors
Directors Award Excellence in Corrections. Excellence in Psychology Award. National Scholar.
Past/Present Clients
no current clients, retired.
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