
176. Sovereign Citizens Part 2: Research & Criminality
L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast
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Understanding Sovereign Citizen Beliefs and Schizophrenia
Dr. Newman discusses the case of a person with both schizophrenia and sovereign citizen beliefs, emphasizing the need for evaluation using tools like the Brown Assessment of Belief Scale. The chapter explores the challenges in convincing individuals with unique beliefs, comparing sovereign citizens to those with deeply ingrained irrational racism. Dr. Newman highlights the psychiatric anomalies in this population and delves into the societal and criminal aspects of sovereign citizens' behaviors.
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