Assessments

The legal profession has witnessed the growth of Internet Addiction in the courtroom three main areas: Criminal Law, Matrimonial Law, and Employment Law. To best litigate these cases, lawyers today need to understand the dynamics of Internet use and its potential for abuse, especially when trying to educate a non computer-savvy judge and jury. Dr. Kimberly Young is a qualified expert and has provided consultation for probation/parole departments, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and others whose job it is to manage clients within the justice system. To assist professionals, she provides assessment and forensic consultation in the following ways:

• Conducting forensic evaluations for clients suspected of being addicted to the Internet using The Internet Addiction Test, the first validated measure for Internet addiction.
• Providing written affidavits to support the validity of Internet addiction and explain the nature of online behavior.
• Assessing the role of electronic anonymity in the development of deviant, deceptive, and illegal sexual online activities.

For more information on Internet addiction, please read our Frequently Asked Questions or review our articles on the legal implications of Internet addiction.