Helping Courts Understand the Realities of Trauma
Alisa provides consulting and expert witness testimony for child abuse and trauma-related cases. With over 20 years of experience in child protection services, she supports prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, civil litigators, family law attorneys, and guardians ad litem by explaining complex child abuse dynamics, trauma responses, and investigative processes.
As a Certified Forensic Interviewer with advanced education in forensic psychology and the neuroscience of trauma, Alisa offers the specialized knowledge required to help attorneys evaluate evidence, prepare cases, and present information clearly to judges and juries.
Child Abuse Expert Consulting
& Expert Witness Testimony
Child abuse allegations carry life-altering consequences for every party involved: the accused, suspected victims, families, and communities.
Alisa provides objective, research-based insight into the dynamics of abuse, the disclosure process, trauma impacts, and child behavior patterns. Attorneys rely on her expertise to evaluate case strengths, understand counter-intuitive behaviors, and communicate complex concepts to the court.
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This service includes:
Child Sexual Abuse Dynamics
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Counter-intuitive Victim Behaviors
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Grooming
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Disclosure & Recantation
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Child Trafficking
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Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Neuroscience of Trauma
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Impact of Trauma on Memory
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Inconsistent Emotional Responses
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Difficulty with Linear Storytelling
Forensic Interview Process & Review
Parental Alienation Dynamics
Why This Matters
Juries often struggle to understand how trauma affects memory, behavior, and disclosure. Attorneys need clear, accurate explanations that reflect current science and real-world experience. Alisa provides objective, down-to-earth testimony that promotes informed decisions, improves courtroom clarity, and supports the pursuit of truth. Whether reviewing evidence, preparing strategy, or testifying before a judge or jury, she ensures that every opinion is rooted in scientific accuracy and professional integrity.
Provides objective explanations of child abuse dynamics to inform case strategy.
Her insight helps attorneys understand the scientific and behavioral factors at play, giving them a clearer foundation for evaluating the case and shaping their approach.
Helps attorneys identify strengths and weaknesses within the evidence.
By reviewing disclosures, interviews, and documentation, she highlights where the evidence is solid and where vulnerabilities may exist, allowing attorneys to prepare strategically.
Offers clear, credible expert testimony that juries can understand and trust.
She communicates complex trauma concepts in a straightforward, neutral manner, helping juries grasp the context behind a child’s behavior or statements.
Overview of Expertise
Alisa provides consulting and expert witness testimony for child abuse and trauma-related cases. With over 20 years of experience in child protection services, she supports attorneys by explaining complex child abuse dynamics, trauma responses, and investigative processes.
As a Certified Forensic Interviewer with advanced education in forensic psychology and the neuroscience of trauma, Alisa brings specialized knowledge to help legal teams evaluate evidence and present information clearly in the courtroom.
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What Clients Typically Need Help With
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Clarifying a child’s disclosure or behavioral patterns
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Preparing for cross-examination or direct examination
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Evaluating trauma-related responses
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Addressing jury believability concerns
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Understanding the significance and accuracy of a forensic interview
How This Service Strengthens Cases
Attorneys gain a clearer picture of the evidence, an informed strategy, and a more accurate understanding of how trauma influences a child’s statements and behavior. Alisa’s insight helps prevent misinterpretation, strengthens courtroom presentations, and contributes to just, well-informed case outcomes.