
176. Sovereign Citizens Part 2: Research & Criminality
L.A. Not So Confidential: The Premier Forensic Psychology Podcast
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Understanding Sovereign Citizens and Legal Challenges
Exploring the challenges faced by evaluators in dealing with sovereign citizens, the chapter highlights the complexities of legal procedures and diagnosis. It discusses research studies indicating that being a sovereign citizen does not necessarily equate to mental illness, emphasizing the need for nuanced approaches. The chapter delves into psychological underpinnings, cult-like behaviors, and intersections with mental health evaluations within the sovereign citizen movement.
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