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FORENSIC TRAINING
Dr. Cantu has formal training in forensic assessment. She completed her internship with the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners (Springfield, MO), then post-doctoral training completing forensic assessment.
Types of Forensic Assessment
Risk for Sexual Re-Offending
Dr. Cantu incorporates static and dynamic risk measures to develop a comprehensive risk assessment and describe treatment needs. Reports are thorough, research guided and individualized. Dr. Cantu is available to consult with attorneys regarding best practices in risk assessment or provide resources to support best practices such as suggested readings, trainings, or research summaries.
Mitigation Assessment
Dr. Cantu completed original research reviewing the effectiveness of mitigating evidence in criminal cases. Additionally, she participated in mitigation investigation in death penalty cases. She attended the National Alliance of Sentencing Advocates & Mitigation Specialists (NASAMS) workshops. Given the decline in prosecution in capital cases , Dr. Cantu has extended her work to felony criminal cases. Well versed in mitigation assessment and case law, Dr. Cantu is uniquely prepared to assist attorneys in mitigation assessment work.
Competency to Stand Trial
Dr. Cantu also has formal training to conduct competency to stand trial assessment at the state (Chapter 46.B) and federal level (U.S. Code § 4241). She has exceeded the minimum qualifications to be appointed as an examiner in Texas and also completes annual continuing education workshops related to determination of competency to stand trial.