The Value of an Expert Witness

Domestic violence and sexual abuse involve a multitude of complex factors (e.g., psychological, sociological, medical, legal, cultural, behavioral, etc). Having a qualified expert witness with specialized knowledge provides:

• Insight regarding significant case factors involving evidence, interviews, timeline of events, and other critical elements important to protecting the integrity of a domestic violence and sexual assault investigation.
• A deeper understanding about misconceptions involved with intimidate partner violence. 
• Expert consultation and testimony provides the opportunity for clarity, fairness and awareness about the complex dynamics involved with domestic violence and sexual abuse.
• Each case has unique sets of facts and circumstances that influence the direction of the case investigation and the outcome. Review of case documents helps the expert understand which acts, omissions, and statements were said by which involved party. Additionally, background information relevant to the analysis of the case, includes any information on family attitudes, religious beliefs, cultural norms, family ties, financial pressures and other details about important social impacts. 
• An expert might help you recognize behavioral patterns of coercive and controlling behavior, as well as other impactful case issues not readily apparent or obvious. 
• An expert can explain and breakdown the complexities involved in understanding how physical and sexual violence can be influenced by psychological and emotional abuse. Having sufficient case details will assist the expert in forming an educated viewpoint about the social framework involved with the case facts and available evidence.