Exploring the frontiers of Forensic Psychology
Dr. Mollimichelle McClendon is dedicated to advancing the forensic psychology field through rigorous research. Her investigative work, which spans various critical topics within forensic psychology, informs her practice and contributes to the wider scholarly community.
She often presents her research and specialized expertise at regional and national conferences. To date, she’s participated in more than 50 speaking engagements across the United States.
Explore her research areas below.
Violence Risk
Assessment
Dr. McClendon’s research focuses on using structured professional judgment measures to assess violence risk, offering valuable tools for forensic practitioners and contributing to safer community outcomes.
Trauma in Offender Populations
Investigating the impact of trauma on offender behavior, her studies illuminate the complex interplay between psychological trauma and criminal actions, fostering more nuanced evaluations and treatments.
Feigning
and Malingering
Dr. McClendon examines the challenges of detecting feigned psychological conditions in legal settings, enhancing evaluators’ abilities to distinguish genuine from deceitful presentations.
Competency
to Stand Trial
Her research on competency restoration processes seeks to improve methods for assessing and restoring trial competency, ensuring that defendants receive fair and just treatment.
Third-Wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
In collaboration with Dr. Lyndsay Brooks, Dr. McClendon explores the application of third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies in forensic treatment, providing innovative strategies for addressing complex forensic cases.
Guiding Treatment Planning with Violence Risk Assessment
This area of Dr. McClendon’s work utilizes violence risk assessments to inform tailored treatment plans in forensic settings, optimizing outcomes for individuals and communities alike.
Dr. McClendon’s forensic psychology publications
View her publications to date below.
Book Chapters
Manguno-Mire, G. M., & Cabeldue, M. (2023). Assessment and treatment of trauma in jails. In Rioja, V.B., Garcia-Mansilla, A., Subedi, B., & Batastini, A. (Eds.). The Oxford Handbook of Mental Health Assessment and Treatment in Jail.
Peer-reviewed articles:
Grossi, L.M., Cabeldue, M, & Brereton, A. (2021). Cognitive behavior therapy for psychosis (CBT-p) as an adjunct to competency restoration. Practice Innovations [special issue], 21 (4), 331-337. doi: 10.1080/24732850.2021.1877022
Cabeldue, M., Green, D., McGrath, R., and Belfi, B. (2020). Factors related to repeat forensic hospital admissions for restoration of competency to stand trial. Journal of Forensic Psychology: Research and Practice, 21 (2), 91-117. doi: 10.1080/24732850.2020.1834834
Grossi, L.M., Green, D., Cabeldue, M., & Pivovarova, E. (2020 online). Assessing feigning with the Feigning Evaluation INtegrating Sources (FEINS) in a forensic psychiatric sample. Psychological Services [special issue]. doi: 10.1037/ser0000513
Cabeldue, M., & McGlinchey, E. (2020 online). A case summary of treatment for frequent bathroom visits in pediatric OCD. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. doi: 10.1080/23794925.2019.1699479
Cabeldue, M., & McGlinchey, E. (2020 online). A case summary of treatment for frequent bathroom visits in pediatric OCD. Evidence-Based Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. doi: 10.1080/23794925.2019.1699479
Cabeldue, M., Blackburn, A., & Mullings, J. (2019). The impact of prior victimization on female offender mental health. Women & Criminal Justice, 29(1), 52-72. doi: 10.1080/08974454.2018.1433099
Cabeldue, M., Green, D., Griswold, H., Schneider, M., Smith, J., Belfi, B., & Kunz, M. (2018). Utilizing the HCR-20V3 to differentiate NGRI acquittees based on opinions of readiness for transfer from a forensic hospital. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 46, 339-350. doi: 10.29158/JAAPL.003769-18
Cabeldue, M., Cramer, R.J., Kehn, A., Crosby, J., & Anastasi, J. (2018). Measuring attitudes about hate: Development of the hate crime beliefs scale. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 33(23), 3656-3685. doi: 10.1177/0886260516636391
Cabeldue, M., & Boswell, S.S. (2012). Predictors of relationship self-efficacy. Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research, 17, 154-162.