Joan R. Rycraft, PhD, ACSW
Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm
2906 Lafayette Rd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Office: 949-723-2211
Introduction
Joan R. Rycraft, PhD is a Professor Emerita at the University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work (UTA-SSW), and former Associate Dean and Director of the PhD program. She has also been named a Distinguished Fellow in Adoption and Child Welfare by the National Council for Adoption. Dr. Rycraft worked as a Social Worker for over 20 years in Merced, Mendocino, and Shasta Counties. She continues to serve children, youth, and families by serving on the Jackson County Citizen’s Review Board in Medford, Oregon.
Since 2011, she has been offering forensic case analysis on standards of care and reports, consultation, and testimony regarding child welfare on behalf of clients of Park Dietz & Associates.
Areas of Expertise
- Adoptions
- Child Abuse
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Social Work/Social Services
Expert Background
- Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
- A:
• PhD – University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work
• Master of Social Work – California State University, Fresno
• BA Social Welfare and Corrections – California State University, Chico
- Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
- A:
• Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
• American Association of University Women (AAUW)
• Child Welfare League of America Children’s Campaign
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• Society for Social Work Research (SSWR)
- Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
- A:
• Professor Emerita – University of Texas at Arlington
• Senior Research Professor – University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
• Associate Dean – University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
• Director of PhD Program – University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
• Associate Professor – University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
• Assistant Professor – University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Arlington, Texas
• Assistant Professor – University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, School of Social Work
• Adjunct Faculty – University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work
PhD Program
• Pro-Seminar in Administration, Management, & Policy
• Seminar in Qualitative Research Methods
• Inferential Statistics & Data Analysis
MSSW Program
• Advanced Administration
• Advanced Child Welfare Policy
• Comparative Approaches to Casework
• Child & Youth Policy
• Child Welfare Issues
• Child Welfare Practice in Organizational Settings
• Research Methods in Social Work
• Social Welfare Administration
• Social Welfare Policy
• Social Work and the Law
• Statistics Workshops
• Supervision, Staff Development & Consultation
BSW Program
• Community Practice and Administration
• Introduction to Social Work
• Social Work with Children and Families
- Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
- A: No
- Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Approximately 100
- Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
- A: Standard of Care in Child Welfare
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
- A: 10%
- Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
- A: 90%
- Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
- A: 10
- Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
- A: 2020
- Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
- A: 2
- Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
- A: 2
- Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
- A: 12 years
- Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
- A: Consulting; Reporting and Opinion Documents; Expert Testimony
- Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
- A: Hourly rates are the same for all activities and are available on request.
- Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
- A: Travel expenses and other expenses specified in the engagement letter or contract.
References
Available Upon Request