Murder of Danielle van Dam (2002)
1. Read the Danielle Van Dam Murder Case article on the bottom of page 123. 2. Watch the following video that outlines the details of the case: The Heartbreaking Story of Danielle Van Dam 3. Watch the following videos related to the entomology evidence in the case: The Murder of Danielle Van Dam Forensic Entomology […]
Crime Scene Scenario – Mistake or No Mistakes?
Officer Martin Guajardo is the first responder at an apparent homicide scene. After securing the area, interviewing the sole witness, and calling for backup, he begins to search for evidence. He makes note of a bloody knife lying next to the body, with a scrap of bloody cloth clinging precariously to the knife. Because it […]
NIDA‑Modified Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST)
Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Substance Use—Adult (Adapted from the NIDA‑Modified ASSIST) 1. Introduction Substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the most prevalent psychiatric and public health problems worldwide. They involve maladaptive patterns of alcohol, tobacco, or drug use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress. The NIDA‑Modified Alcohol, Smoking, and […]
Repetitive Thoughts and Behaviors
Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Repetitive Thoughts and Behaviors—Adult (Adapted from FOCI Severity Scale Part B) 1. Introduction Disorder‑specific severity measures are standardized tools designed to assess the intensity of symptoms for particular psychiatric conditions. They provide quantitative data that supports diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes. For adults, […]
PROMIS Sleep Disturbance
Study Notes: Disorder‑Specific Severity Measures for Adults Focus: Level 2—Sleep Disturbance—Adult (PROMIS Sleep Disturbance—Short Form) 1. Introduction PROMIS (Patient‑Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) is a set of measures developed by the NIH to evaluate physical, mental, and social health. PROMIS tools are widely used in clinical practice and research to assess patient‑reported outcomes across conditions. […]