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Amanda M. Fanniff
Occupation(s)Professor, Clinical Psychologist, researcher
Academic background
Alma materNorthwestern University; University of Arizona, Tucson
Academic work
DisciplineClinical Psychology
Sub-disciplinePsychology, Policy, and Law
InstitutionsPalo Alto University

Amanda M. Fanniff, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology and the Faculty Senate Chair at Palo Alto University's Pacific Graduate School of Psychology.[1] Fanniff is also a licensed Clinical Psychologist.[2] At Palo Alto University, she is affiliated with the Developmentally Informed Policy and Practice Research Lab.[3] Her research addresses forensic mental health assessment, legal system processing, and the influence of sociocultural identities.[1]

Education

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Fanniff received her Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Psychological Services in 2001 from Northwestern University.[1] Fanniff then attended graduate school at the University of Arizona, Tucson, where she obtained her Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology in 2004 and her PhD in Clinical Psychology, with a subspecialization in psychology, policy, and law in 2009.[1] Dr. Judith V. Becker supervised Fanniff's dissertation at the University of Arizona, Tucson.[4] Her dissertation titled The Measurement of Juveniles' Competence Related Abilities focused on exploring the validity and reliability of the first two scales in the Competence Assessment for Standing Trial for Defendants with Mental Retardation (CAST-MR) and determining if age was associated with immature judgment, and whether or not immature judgement predicted conclusions made about the defendant's own case.[5]

At the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Fanniff completed her predoctoral clinical psychology internship from September 2008 to August 2009.[1][4] From September 2009 until August 2011, she did a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida's Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy.[4][6]

Career

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Beginning in 2001, Fanniff assistant taught various undergraduate and graduate level classes at the University of Arizona, Tucson, such as the Structure of Mind and Behavior, Psychology and Law, Law and Policy in Society, Statistics, and Forensic Psychology.[4] Following her assistant teaching experience, in 2005-2006, Fanniff was an instructor on Violence and Youth at the University of Arizona, Tucson, in which she taught psychology and sociology undergraduate students.[4] In 2002, 2003, and 2007, she was an instructor on Clinical Psychology at the University of Arizona, Tucson.[4] Throughout this time, Fanniff obtained a significant amount of clinical experience, including acting as an assistant to forensic psychologist, Dr. Judith V. Becker.[4] She also was a guest lecturer on Forensic Psychology at the University of South Florida in 2010, in which she taught students at undergraduate and graduate levels.[4] Additionally, Fanniff was an ad hoc reviewer for various organizations, including the Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice and Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research in 2010.[4] During the same year, Fanniff was on the Editorial Board for Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment.[4]

After Fanniff completed her post-doctoral fellowship in 2011, she went on to become an Associate Professor of Psychology at Palo Alto University's Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, where she started at in September of 2011 and still currently works at today.[1][6] She is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA), the American Psychology-Law Society, the Association for Psychological Science, and the American Psychological Association.[4][7] She also is affiliated with the Developmentally Informed Policy and Practice Research Lab at Palo Alto University.[3]

Research

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Fanniff's research is centered on forensic mental health assessment, legal system processing, and how that influences sociocultural identities.[1] She has conducted a significant amount of research on juvenile sex offenders, such as how the process of the legal system views these offenders and what considerations to have developmentally when engaging with adolescent sex offenders.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

Fanniff is most notable for her research, in collaboration with Dr. Judith V. Becker, on Specialized assessment and treatment of adolescent sex offenders,[15] having 117 citations.[16] In this literature review article, Fanniff and Becker review past research on the validity and reliability of assessment tools used specifically for juvenile sex offenders and highlight the importance of specialized assessment tools for this population of offenders.[15]

Fanniff also has supervised and collaborated on research with doctoral candidates at Palo Alto University's Developmentally Informed Policy and Practice Research Lab. Their research is centered on public policy issues with regard to forensic psychology and focused primarily on juvenile and post-adolescence cohorts.[3][17][18][19][20] Fanniff has presented research with her doctoral students at various conferences and conventions, such as the 2024 American Psychological Association Convention in Seattle, Washington, the 2024 American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California, the 2023 American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 2018 Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) 37th Annual Research and Treatment Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, and the American Psychological Association 2021, Division 41 Convention, which took place virtually.[3]

Grants and Awards

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Fanniff was granted a Dissertation Grant-in-Aid worth $500 in 2006 by the American Psychology-Law Society for her dissertation work with Becker, but declined it.[4] She was also awarded a Dissertation Award worth $500 during the same year from the American Academy of Forensic Psychology, which Fanniff accepted.[4] In 2010, Fanniff received an Early Career Professional Grant-in-Aid, worth $5,000 from the American Psychology-Law Society.[4]

Fanniff was awarded the People's Choice Award (2021-2022) by Palo Alto University's Faculty Senate at the university's annual Faculty Distinction Reception.[21] A year later, she was awarded the Excellence in Service Award (2022-2023) at Palo Alto University's annual Faculty Distinction Reception.[21][22]

Representative Publications

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  • Fanniff, A. M., & Becker, J. V. (2006). Specialized assessment and treatment of Adolescent sex offenders. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 11(3), 265–282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2005.08.003
  • Fanniff, A. M., & Kolko, D. J. (2012). Victim Age-Based Subtypes of Juveniles Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses: Comparisons Across Domains in an Outpatient Sample. Sexual Abuse, 24(3), 224-264. https://doi.org/10.1177/1079063211416516
  • Fanniff, A. M., & Letourneau, E. J. (2012). Another Piece of the Puzzle: Psychometric Properties of the J-SOAP-II. Sexual Abuse, 24(4), 378-408. https://doi.org/10.1177/1079063211431842
  • Fanniff, A.M., Schubert, C.A., Mulvey, E.P. et al. Risk and Outcomes: Are Adolescents Charged with Sex Offenses Different from Other Adolescent Offenders?. J Youth Adolescence 46, 1394–1423 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-016-0536-9
  • Otto, R. K., & Sadoff, R. L. (Ed.), & Fanniff, A. M. (2011). Testimonial capacity. In E. Y. Drogin, F. M. Dattilio, R. L. Sadoff, & T. G. Gutheil (Eds.), Handbook of forensic assessment: Psychological and psychiatric perspectives (pp. 187–203). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118093399.ch9
  • Fanniff, A. M., & Becker, J. V. (2013). Adolescents adjudicated for sexual offenses. In D. S. Bromberg & W. T. O'Donohue (Eds.), Handbook of child and adolescent sexuality: Developmental and forensic psychology (pp. 519–546). Elsevier Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-387759-8.00021-0
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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Amanda M. Fanniff, PhD (Faculty) | Palo Alto University". www.paloaltou.edu. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  2. ^ "Culturally-informed Forensic Mental Health Assessment: Experts' Opinions and Future Directions | Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law | TidyHQ". www.anzappl.org. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  3. ^ a b c d "Dipp-Lab". dipp-lab.paloaltou.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Fanniff, A. M. (2010, September). Fanniff CV 9.17.10. https://intra.cbcs.usf.edu/PersonTracker/common/file/cv-693.pdf
  5. ^ Fanniff, Amanda Marie (2009). "The Measurement of Juveniles' Competence Related Abilities". The University of Arizona ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.
  6. ^ a b Fanniff, A. M. (n.d.). Amanda Fanniff | professor (associate) | ph.d. | Palo Alto University | Pacific Graduate School of Psychology | Research profile. ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amanda-Fanniff
  7. ^ Amanda Fanniff. ATSA. (2023, December 14). https://members.atsa.com/directory/Details/amanda-fanniff-3139061
  8. ^ Fanniff, Amanda M.; Becker, Judith V. (2013), "Adolescents Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses", Handbook of Child and Adolescent Sexuality, Elsevier, pp. 519–546, doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-387759-8.00021-0, ISBN 978-0-12-387759-8, retrieved 2024-10-03
  9. ^ Cautin, Robin L.; Lilienfeld, Scott O., eds. (2014-12-29). The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology (1 ed.). Wiley. doi:10.1002/9781118625392.wbecp042. ISBN 978-0-470-67127-6.
  10. ^ Fanniff, Amanda M.; Letourneau, Elizabeth J. (2014-04-15). "Keep Testing the Waters: Fanniff and Letourneau Reply". Sexual Abuse. 26 (5): 401–405. doi:10.1177/1079063214531049. ISSN 1079-0632 – via Sage Journals.
  11. ^ Fanniff, Amanda M.; Becker, Judith V. (2013), "Adolescents Adjudicated for Sexual Offenses", Handbook of Child and Adolescent Sexuality, Elsevier, pp. 519–546, doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-387759-8.00021-0, ISBN 978-0-12-387759-8, retrieved 2024-10-03
  12. ^ Imai, K.; Lehmann, H. (1975-12-15). "The oxygen affinity of haemoglobin Tak, a variant with an elongated beta chain". Biochimica Et Biophysica Acta. 412 (2): 288–294. doi:10.1016/0005-2795(75)90043-4. ISSN 0006-3002. PMID 88.
  13. ^ Bosley, Jackson Tay (March 2006). "Book Section: Essay and Review: Current Perspectives: Working with Sexually Aggressive Youth and Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems". The Journal of Psychiatry & Law. 34 (1): 73–77. doi:10.1177/009318530603400106. ISSN 0093-1853 – via Sage Journals.
  14. ^ Kimonis, Eva R.; Fanniff, Amanda; Borum, Randy; Elliott, Kevin (2010-10-21). "Clinician's Perceptions of Indicators of Amenability to Sex Offender-Specific Treatment in Juveniles". Sexual Abuse. 23 (2): 193–211. doi:10.1177/1079063210384278. ISSN 1079-0632 – via Sage Journals.
  15. ^ a b Fanniff, Amanda M.; Becker, Judith V. (May 2006). "Specialized assessment and treatment of adolescent sex offenders". Aggression and Violent Behavior. 11 (3): 265–282. doi:10.1016/j.avb.2005.08.003.
  16. ^ "Amanda Fanniff". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  17. ^ Speroni, Jared; Fanniff, Amanda M.; Edgemon, Jennifer M.; Martini, Valeria; Haas, Amie L. (August 2023). "Alcohol mixed with energy drinks and aggressive behaviors in adolescents and young adults: A systematic review". Clinical Psychology Review. 104: 102319. doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2023.102319.
  18. ^ Fanniff, Amanda M.; York, Taylor; Gutierrez, Renee (June 2023). "Developing consensus for culturally informed forensic mental health assessment: Experts' opinions on best practices". Law and Human Behavior. 47 (3): 385–402. doi:10.1037/lhb0000531. ISSN 1573-661X.
  19. ^ Lujan, Maya J. W. M.; Fanniff, Amanda M. (January 2019). "Justice for All: Trauma and the Need for Safety and Fairness Within Juvenile Justice Facilities". Criminal Justice and Behavior. 46 (1): 63–81. doi:10.1177/0093854818796060. ISSN 0093-8548.
  20. ^ Fanniff, Amanda M.; Schubert, Carol A.; Mulvey, Edward P.; Iselin, Anne-Marie R.; Piquero, Alex R. (July 2017). "Risk and Outcomes: Are Adolescents Charged with Sex Offenses Different from Other Adolescent Offenders?". Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 46 (7): 1394–1423. doi:10.1007/s10964-016-0536-9. ISSN 0047-2891.
  21. ^ a b "Honors & Awards | Palo Alto University". www.paloaltou.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  22. ^ "Honors & Awards | Palo Alto University". www.paloaltou.edu. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
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