Child Sexual Abuse Report

Edward Nichols recently teamed up with one of Nichols Consulting’s expert attorneys and scored another victory!  This case involved a mother making false allegations of child sexual abuse in the context of a rocky relationship.  CPS was involved and the police were also poised to conduct an investigation.

The swift intervention of Nichols Consulting, with our expert lawyer on the ground in Atlanta, resulted in the CPS investigation exposing the false molestation charges.

Now there is an ebook available for immediate download to help those falsely accused of child sexual abuse.  Learn about this book at the following link:

http://www.falseabuse.com/ebook.html

Written by an “insider” - The author’s extensive experience in forensic social work  and psychotherapy — both as a protective caseworker and private practitioner — will provide you with critical insights into the weaknesses of expert evaluations and testimony in cases of false allegations.  Written in a practical, straight-forward style, you will learn the hallmarks of the false allegation and be provided with specific methods for exposing the falsehoods.

Organize your case - While social agencies and prosecutors have organized their efforts nationally, those who represent the falsely accused need assistance in organizing their case. This unique book provides the proven principles of successful representation and effective case management.  From preliminary discovery activities through examination of witnesses, you will be assisted in dealing with the experts and their critical impact on the court.

Put the research to work for you- The key to the successful representation of the falsely accused is knowing the current research and holding adverse experts to the task.  You’ll be empowered by the resources contained in this remarkable  publication.  Brilliantly cross-indexed, you’ll have the latest findings at your fingertips for case planning, depositions, evaluating reports, or cross-examination!

The Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome [CSAAS] was described in 1983 by Roland Summit.  Summit noted five characteristics commonly observed in sexually abused children: secrecy; helplessness; entrapment and accommodation; delayed, conflicted and unconvincing disclosure; and retraction.  Summit’s purpose in describing the accommodation syndrome was to provide a “common language” for  professionals working to protect sexually abused children.  Summit did not intend the syndrome as a diagnostic device.  The accommodation syndrome does no tdetect sexual abuse.  Rather, CSAAS assumes that abuse occurred and explains the child’s reactions to it.  Thus, the accommodation syndrome does not prove abuse and does not constitute substantive evidence.

The accommodation syndrome helps explain why some sexually abused children delay reporting their abuse and why some deny that anything happened.  The problems is that courts across the nation, most notably NY, MD, PA, MA, CA, AL, KS and elsewhere, have allow this s0-called “expert” testimony into evidence under the theory that a sexually abused child may “delay” reporting.  It is equally true that a child who is totally fabricating allegations may “delay” reporting.  It is a logical leap to on the one hand concede that the CSAAS is NOT a diagnostic tool; and on the other hand present it to a jury to help them determine if a child was sexually abuse — otherwise known as a diagnosis.

Nichols Consulting is on the cutting-edge of assisting attorneys to either keep out the CSAAS, or to controvert it at trial.  If the CSAAS is part of your case, you will want to contact Nichols Consulting at 800.400.8886

In most cases those alleging false allegations of child sexual abuse have a social service agency and its experts to assist in developing a forensic case against the falsely accused.  Nichols Consulting, a New York based national consulting firm, provides the forensic expertise to identify how these experts are mistaken and how the research exposes the false accusations.

While there is legal presumption of innocence, the hard, cold reality is that in today’s media environment the accused is assumed guilty in these cases.  This makes the proactive and comprehensive defense essential.  Nichols Consulting brings to the occasion our national experience in the design of proactive strategies.

 In cases of false allegations most often young children become the victim of leading and suggestive questioning. [Click Here to find out more about our Child Suggestibility Litigation Library] There is now an impressive body of research that will expose these forensic errors — and Nichols Consulting is on the cutting-edge of this science!

The forensic issues that emerge in false allegation cases calls for proactive and comprehensive motion practice to identify and limit the inclusion of tainted evidence and “junk science”.  Nichols Consulting has prepared a “Motions Library”  that provides these cutting-edge motions. [Click here to find out more about our Motions Library]. 

Our national experience allows us to assist you with state-of-the-art examples of motions and brief that have addressed these issues in a variety of circumstances and jurisdictions.  To get Nichols Consulting on the job in your case, simply call 800.400.8886.

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For over 25 years Edward Nichols, social worker and licensed psychotherapist, has been assisting attorneys who are defending persons falsely accused of child sexual abuse.  Based in Central New York, Nichols’ practice has reach all fifty states with remarkable results in case after case. In 1994 his comprehensive reference volume, False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse: The Attorney’s Desk Reference, was first published.  This book, reviewed by BNA’s Family Law Reporter, became a national success and is now available by computer download. www.falseabuse.com/ebook.html 

Today Edward Nichols is the key member of the consulting firm that bears his name.  Nichols Consulting  exclusively assists clients, through their attorneys, in cases of false allegations of child sexual abuse.

Edward Nichols is retained in complicated criminal and civil cases nationally.  His forensic, clinical and practical experience set him apart from his peers and made him a critical asset to attorneys defending false allegations of child sexual abuse.  He may be reached at 800.400.8886.  To learn more visit www.falseabuse.com

Nichols Consulting is the only national, forensic consulting firm of its kind.  We work hand-in-glove with attorneys for coast to coast.  We level the playing field by putting at an attorney’s fingertips the benefit of our 25 years of national experience.

Whether you are trying to prevent an indictment or preparing to try a case, we are able to hit the ground running and give you the advantage.  We can be in your jurisdiction assisting you in a matter of days.  All of our services may be accessed by calling our national 24-hour hotline.  1.800.400.8886 or visit our web site at www.falseabuse.com

Charles County (LaPlata, MD)

A young 25-year old police officer was charged with third degree sex offenses against 2 teenage neighbors after giving them a ride home from a party because they were drunk.  The case was resolved with Alford pleas to simple assault and a period of probation.  There was no registration and the client will receive a probation before judgment that will expunge his record as soon as his probation is complete.

Prince George’s County (Upper Marlboro, MD)

A now 16-year old dysfunctional teenager is accusing her natural father of having sexually abuse her for years.  There is evidence that the father caught his daughter having sex with her older teenage boyfriend.  After the father threw the boyfriend out of the house and told him not to return, his daughter accused him of the abuse.  There is also evidence that the daughter made statements to the DSS social worker that no abuse took place.  Yet, despite that evidence, the prosecution presses on.

Baltimore County (Towson, MD)

On appeal is a case involving, as a matters of first impression, the issues of competency and taint as well as the requirement for the state to prove that the alleged abuse took place during the time frame set out in the indictment.

Baltimore City, MD

A school teacher was charged in 3 separate cases for having abused 3 children that he had in foster care through his church.  In addition, the family of one of the children filed a civil suit seeking damages.

The 3 criminal cases were disposed of with not guilty verdicts followed by the 2 other cases being nol prossed.  The civil suit was dismissed by consent.