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beginning of this article, if you took a drive along the Selway River you would meet Jose or Jimmy or Mark or Rick. A er the 8-9 weeks of my work on this article, my message today would be di erent. If you were to take that drive today you would still meet Jimmy or Mark or Rick, however, you would not meet Jose. Sadly, on August 12, 2018, I received word that Jose had taken his life. Jose had battle eld PTSD. I knew that Jose had inner troubles but I did not know their nature. I attempted to locate assistance for him but was unable to do so before his inner demons overtook him. I considered Jose a friend and I know this will be a great loss for Send-A- Vet Foundation. His death saddens me.
If a veteran consults you in your practice, be aware they probably will not bring
to your attention any combat related injuries from which they may still su er. If you suspect it, raise the subject with them and emphasize that help is available
and their privacy will be maintained. I wish I had the information I now have as I might possibly have been able to avert the tragedy that befell Jose.
If a combat-injured veteran comes into your practice, give them a little TLC - they deserve it. ey have earned it.
Rich DeJean practices in Sumner where he landed a er swimming and slogging through Cajun Louisiana's Atchafalaya Swamp, until he hit the high ground in Idaho and Washington. While the Clearwater and
Nez Perce National Forests are some of his favorites, he has probably hiked into most, if not every, national forest/wilderness area in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado and a good swatch of Alaska. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Sumner Food Bank. His practice emphasizes personal injury and employment discrimination.
Additional Note:
If you know a veteran (that needs assistance), in active military service or a family member of a current or former service member, the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association's Tacomaprobono Program helps with civil legal issues. Many of their volunteers and staff are veterans.
For more information:
www.tacomaprobono.org/c2d.html
Forensic Psychologist Natalie Novick Brown HAS MOVED her practice to Pierce County!
Natalie Novick Brown, PhD, SOTP
524 Tacoma Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98402
(425) 275-1238
drnatalienovickbrown@gmail.com
Forensic Evaluation Specialties:
• Parenting Evaluation
• Sex O ender Evaluation
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) • Developmental Disabilities
• Child Sexual Abuse Allegations
• Competency Assessment
Dr. Natalie Brown is a forensically trained psychologist with 22 years’ experience in the above specialties, including capital murder and sexually violent predator cases. She is considered an international expert on FASD and is a Clinical Assistant Professor (courtesy sta ) in the University of Washington’s School of Medicine (Fetal Alcohol and Drug Institute). Dr. Brown is a certified Sex O ender Treatment Provider (SOTP) and also is certified by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
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