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Our Forensic Psychologist Speaks with News4Jax about Filicide

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. D’Arienzo is a Board-Certified Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. In October 2020, Vic Micolucci with News4Jax interviewed Dr. D’Arienzo and discussed filicide and a local case related to a mother who allegedly killed her three-year-old son and then tried to take her own life. Dr. D’Arienzo discusses the greatest risk factors for committing fillicide. These risk factors include psychosis, maltreatment, altruistic filicide, unwanted child fillicide, and spousal revenge fillicide.

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Forensic psychologist says 2 recently released videos expose flaws with mental health system

Police Psychologist Peace Officer

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. D’Arienzo is a Florida Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Expert. Dr. D’Ariezo spoke with News4Jax about the benefits of law enforcement using body cameras when responding to calls. They also discussed the challenges that officers face when responding to a person with mental health issues. Dr. D’Arenzo emphasizes that education is key when learning how to help individuals with mental health issues.

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Community Approach Effective When Addressing Mental Illness

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

The recent case of a Travis Alexander, a man who repeatedly exposed himself to children, brings to light the challenges of addressing mental health issues in a legal system that limits responsibility. According to court documents, Mr. Alexander had been arrested more than 40 times and held under Florida’s Baker Act more than 30 times […]

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