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As today’s society embraces the digital age with its faster access to information and the continuous influx of new technologies, multidisciplinary approaches that seek to address prevalent issues should likewise be welcomed.

Dr. John Denboer, a retired Doctor of Psychology, focuses on sharing his expertise in forensic psychology and how it can aid in the juvenile justice system. Dr. John Denboer is particularly interested in helping at-risk youth, knowing that forensic psychology can greatly contribute to a better understanding of the youth’s behavioral and emotional functioning.

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