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Message ID: 11337

Date: 2023-12-10

Author:Dr. Darcey Merritt

Subject:Re: St. Johns U. Post-Doc Forensic Psychology Conference: Shaken Baby/Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy--Speakers Needed

Hi all, I completely agree and endorse the nomination of Vince Palusci!! Be safe, Darcey On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 2:14 PM Pragathi Tummala > wrote: Dear all, I would second this nomination of Dr. Vince Palusci, as he is well published in this area, a practicing attending physician, and very well versed in the cultural factors that play an important part of these diagnosis. He has been a long time, active member and leader at ISPCAN. Additionally, he helps lead the working group on child death review that examines cases from all over the world with unexplained child mortality to look in depth at the public health response. Thanks for taking on this topic and bringing more attention to this ongoing difficult issue of diagnosis. Best regards, Pragathi Pragathi Tummala | CEO | International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect | Ispcan.org From: bounce-127934314-83369165@list.cornell.edu

> On Behalf Of Greeley, Christopher Spencer Sent: Friday, December 8, 2023 1:24 PM To: Child Maltreatment Researcher List (CMRL) >; child-maltreatment-research-L@cornell.edu Subject: RE: St. Johns U. Post-Doc Forensic Psychology Conference: Shaken Baby/Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy--Speakers Needed If this is in Queens, I would ask Dr. Vince Palusci. https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1285661868/vincent-j-palusci He is at NYU and quite experienced, and excellent presenter and well published in both AHT and MCA/MSBP. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Child Maltreatment . Cheers, Chris Christopher S. Greeley, MD, MS, FAAP Chief, Division of Public Health Pediatrics Texas Children’s Hospital Vice Chair for Community Health Baylor College of Medicine Assistant (Victoria): (832) 822-1935 (vrford@texaschildrens.org ) Email: Greeley@bcm.edu Dum tempus habemus, operemur bonum From: bounce-127932179-74112750@list.cornell.edu

> On Behalf Of Joe Scroppo, Ph.D., J.D. Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2023 2:55 PM To: child-maltreatment-research-L@cornell.edu Subject: St. Johns U. Post-Doc Forensic Psychology Conference: Shaken Baby/Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy--Speakers Needed ***CAUTION:*** This email is not from a BCM Source. Only click links or open attachments you know are safe. ________________________________ Hello Folks, I want to draw on the massive hive brain of this list. I am helping to organize a one-day conference that will occur in mid- to late- April 2024 at the St. John’s University campus in Queens, New York. The focus of the conference is on the challenges forensic psychologists face when they are asked to be involved in child-maltreatment cases that have a medical component. These cases include: a. Shaken Baby Syndrome b. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) c. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) In contrast to more mainstream child-maltreatment cases, these types of cases are more challenging because they require specialized knowledge of these medical syndromes. There are also many factors that make these cases particularly difficult -- diagnostic issues, cultural practices, assessment of parental/extended family conflicts, and an understanding of the current controversies surrounding these ‘diagnoses.’ The conference was inspired by the recent case of (and Netflix special about) Maya Kowalsky vs John's Hopkins, where a complication with a diagnosis resulted in a mother being accused of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Maya was later found to be suffering from complex regional pain syndrome (or CRPS), a condition that causes pain and burning sensations in the extremities; it may result in respiratory problems, body aches, lethargy, headaches, blurred vision, and walking difficulties. Sadly, Maya’s mother committed suicide before it became clear that she had not abused the child. See here: https://www.thecut.com/2023/11/take-care-of-maya-kowalski-verdict.html I’m looking for experts of all stripes who are very well-versed on this topic to present at the conference. * Attorneys; * Judges * Physicians * MHPs. Would all be suitable. If you are such an expert or can recommend one, please email me with contact info at: scroppo@optonline.net Thanks in advance. Joe Joe Scroppo, Ph.D., J.D. Licensed Psychologist/Attorney & Counselor at Law Risk Management Consultant--The Trust 999 Central Avenue--Suite 102, Woodmere, NY 11598 Voice: (516) 791-1438; Fax: (800) 441-9772 E-mail: scroppo@optonline.net "The mature man lives quietly, does good privately, assumes personal responsibility for his actions, treats others with friendliness and courtesy, finds mischief boring and keeps out of it. Without this hidden conspiracy of good will, society would not endure an hour." Kenneth Rexroth (1905-1982)--American poet. Warning: The information contained in this electronic mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. This message may be an attorney-client communication, may be protected by the work product doctrine, and may be subject to a protective order. As such, this message is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, this electronic communication was delivered to you in error and any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and e-mail and destroy any and all copies of this message in your possession (whether hard copies or electronically stored copies). Although this e-mail may provide information concerning legal issues, such information is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. This e-mail does not constitute the rendering of legal services or advice and does not create any attorney-client relationship between you and Dr. Joe Scroppo. Dr. Scroppo assumes no responsibility for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction you take based on the information in this e-mail. -- Darcey H. Merritt, MSW, Ph.D. Professor The University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice Co-Editor in Chief, Children and Youth Services Review Board Member, Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) Research Affiliate, Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP), University of Wisconsin, Madison Mobile (323)-839-4144 darceym@gmail.com darceym@uchicago.edu https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/directory/darcey-merritt Exemplars of recent media coverage and publications: NCCAN Children's Bureau Champion Award for Advancing Equity Andrea Elliott and Darcey Merritt in Conversation about Invisible Child Racial Bias, Poverty and the Notion of Evidence (Dettlaff, Boyd, Merritt, Plummer, & Simon, 2021) How do families experience and interact with CPS? (Merritt, 2020) Pronouns: She series

Hi all, I completely agree and endorse the nomination of Vince Palusci!! Be safe, Darcey On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 2:14 PM Pragathi Tummala > wrote: Dear all, I would second this nomination of Dr. Vince Palusci, as he is well published in this area, a practicing attending physician, and very well versed in the cultural factors that play an important part of these diagnosis. He has been a long time, active member and leader at ISPCAN. Additionally, he helps lead the working group on child death review that examines cases from all over the world with unexplained child mortality to look in depth at the public health response. Thanks for taking on this topic and bringing more attention to this ongoing difficult issue of diagnosis. Best regards, Pragathi Pragathi Tummala | CEO | International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect | Ispcan.org From: bounce-127934314-83369165list.cornell.edu

> On Behalf Of Greeley, Christopher Spencer Sent: Friday, December 8, 2023 1:24 PM To: Child Maltreatment Researcher List (CMRL) >; child-maltreatment-research-Lcornell.edu Subject: RE: St. Johns U. Post-Doc Forensic Psychology Conference: Shaken Baby/Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy--Speakers Needed If this is in Queens, I would ask Dr. Vince Palusci. https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1285661868/vincent-j-palusci He is at NYU and quite experienced, and excellent presenter and well published in both AHT and MCA/MSBP. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Child Maltreatment . Cheers, Chris Christopher S. Greeley, MD, MS, FAAP Chief, Division of Public Health Pediatrics Texas Children’s Hospital Vice Chair for Community Health Baylor College of Medicine Assistant (Victoria): (832) 822-1935 (vrfordtexaschildrens.org ) Email: Greeleybcm.edu Dum tempus habemus, operemur bonum From: bounce-127932179-74112750list.cornell.edu

> On Behalf Of Joe Scroppo, Ph.D., J.D. Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2023 2:55 PM To: child-maltreatment-research-Lcornell.edu Subject: St. Johns U. Post-Doc Forensic Psychology Conference: Shaken Baby/Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy--Speakers Needed ***CAUTION:*** This email is not from a BCM Source. Only click links or open attachments you know are safe. ________________________________ Hello Folks, I want to draw on the massive hive brain of this list. I am helping to organize a one-day conference that will occur in mid- to late- April 2024 at the St. John’s University campus in Queens, New York. The focus of the conference is on the challenges forensic psychologists face when they are asked to be involved in child-maltreatment cases that have a medical component. These cases include: a. Shaken Baby Syndrome b. Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) c. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) In contrast to more mainstream child-maltreatment cases, these types of cases are more challenging because they require specialized knowledge of these medical syndromes. There are also many factors that make these cases particularly difficult -- diagnostic issues, cultural practices, assessment of parental/extended family conflicts, and an understanding of the current controversies surrounding these ‘diagnoses.’ The conference was inspired by the recent case of (and Netflix special about) Maya Kowalsky vs John's Hopkins, where a complication with a diagnosis resulted in a mother being accused of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Maya was later found to be suffering from complex regional pain syndrome (or CRPS), a condition that causes pain and burning sensations in the extremities; it may result in respiratory problems, body aches, lethargy, headaches, blurred vision, and walking difficulties. Sadly, Maya’s mother committed suicide before it became clear that she had not abused the child. See here: https://www.thecut.com/2023/11/take-care-of-maya-kowalski-verdict.html I’m looking for experts of all stripes who are very well-versed on this topic to present at the conference. * Attorneys; * Judges * Physicians * MHPs. Would all be suitable. If you are such an expert or can recommend one, please email me with contact info at: scroppooptonline.net Thanks in advance. Joe Joe Scroppo, Ph.D., J.D. Licensed Psychologist/Attorney & Counselor at Law Risk Management Consultant--The Trust 999 Central Avenue--Suite 102, Woodmere, NY 11598 Voice: (516) 791-1438; Fax: (800) 441-9772 E-mail: scroppooptonline.net "The mature man lives quietly, does good privately, assumes personal responsibility for his actions, treats others with friendliness and courtesy, finds mischief boring and keeps out of it. Without this hidden conspiracy of good will, society would not endure an hour." Kenneth Rexroth (1905-1982)--American poet. Warning: The information contained in this electronic mail message is intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. This message may be an attorney-client communication, may be protected by the work product doctrine, and may be subject to a protective order. As such, this message is privileged and confidential. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, this electronic communication was delivered to you in error and any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and e-mail and destroy any and all copies of this message in your possession (whether hard copies or electronically stored copies). Although this e-mail may provide information concerning legal issues, such information is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. This e-mail does not constitute the rendering of legal services or advice and does not create any attorney-client relationship between you and Dr. Joe Scroppo. Dr. Scroppo assumes no responsibility for any consequence relating directly or indirectly to any action or inaction you take based on the information in this e-mail. -- Darcey H. Merritt, MSW, Ph.D. Professor The University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice Co-Editor in Chief, Children and Youth Services Review Board Member, Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) Research Affiliate, Institute for Research on Poverty (IRP), University of Wisconsin, Madison Mobile (323)-839-4144 darceymgmail.com darceymuchicago.edu https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/directory/darcey-merritt Exemplars of recent media coverage and publications: NCCAN Children's Bureau Champion Award for Advancing Equity Andrea Elliott and Darcey Merritt in Conversation about Invisible Child Racial Bias, Poverty and the Notion of Evidence (Dettlaff, Boyd, Merritt, Plummer, & Simon, 2021) How do families experience and interact with CPS? (Merritt, 2020) Pronouns: She series