Dr. West's area of expertise is in Correctional Practices including Policy and Practices analysis and reporting, mental health in correctional settings, excessive use of force, and special needs offenders including women.
Dr. West is an experienced professional who blends the unique skills of psychology, corrections, organizational development, management and administration into practical, real world applications to complex issues.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Licensed Psychologist, Colorado and California. Certified Auditor, American Correctional Association.
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: American Correctional Association
Association of Women Executives in Corrections
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Numerous speaking engagements in Correctional Best Practices
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 4
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Correctional Practices
Sexual misconduct
Mental Health in correctional settings
Terms and Conditions of Confinement
Excessive use of force
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 40%
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 60%
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: None as an expert witness. Several during employment career.
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: 2000 (cerca)
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Approximately 10
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Consulting, site inspections, correctional policy and practice analysis and reporting, correctional mental health.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $250
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $250
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $300
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $300
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Actual out of pocket expenses for travel, lodging and perdiem plus any third party services.
