2024
A multi-state evaluation of extreme risk protection orders: a research protocol
Zeoli A, Molocznik A, Paruk J, Omaki E, Frattaroli S, Betz M, Christy A, Kapoor R, Knoepke C, Ma W, Norko M, Pear V, Rowhani-Rahbar A, Schleimer J, Swanson J, Wintemute G. A multi-state evaluation of extreme risk protection orders: a research protocol. Injury Epidemiology 2024, 11: 49. PMID: 39252094, PMCID: PMC11382528, DOI: 10.1186/s40621-024-00535-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk protection ordersProtection ordersFirearm violenceCivil court ordersPrevent firearm violencePrevent firearm-related injuriesPublic records requestsFirearm-related injuriesDistrict of ColumbiaCourt outcomesCourt orderFirearm purchasesERPOCase filesRecords requestsSecondary traumaViolenceResearch assistantsResearch protocolCourtStateAssistanceFirearmLearning management systemPetitionSuicide Prevention Effects of Extreme Risk Protection Order Laws in Four States.
Swanson J, Zeoli A, Frattaroli S, Betz M, Easter M, Kapoor R, Knoepke C, Norko M, Pear V, Rowhani-Rahbar A, Schleimer J, Wintemute G. Suicide Prevention Effects of Extreme Risk Protection Order Laws in Four States. The Journal Of The American Academy Of Psychiatry And The Law 2024, 52: 327-337. PMID: 39164044, DOI: 10.29158/jaapl.240056-24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExtreme risk protection ordersERPO lawsCivil court processRisk protection ordersSelf-inflicted firearm injuriesDistrict of ColumbiaCourt processProtection ordersGun ownersFirearm injuriesSuicidal concernsLawSuicide decedentsSuicideSuicide methodsAttempted suicideImminent riskUnited StatesSuicide deathsGunSuicide attemptsNonfatal suicide attemptsPrevention toolSelf-injuryFirearmReply to Barbara Schildkraut, MD
Phillips J, Norko M. Reply to Barbara Schildkraut, MD. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2024, 212: 455-455. PMID: 39079001, DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000001733.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchExtreme Risk Protection Orders in Connecticut, 2013-2020.
Kapoor R, Viereck B, Lin H, Swanson J, Easter M, Baranoski M, Zeoli A, Frattaroli S, Norko M. Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Connecticut, 2013-2020. The Journal Of The American Academy Of Psychiatry And The Law 2024, 52: 165-175. PMID: 38824428, DOI: 10.29158/jaapl.240022-24.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtreme risk protection ordersRisk protection ordersProtection ordersRemoval of firearmsPrevalence of mental illnessTwenty-one statesDistrict of ColumbiaLegal outcomesLaw implementationInterpersonal violenceSelf-harmMental illnessLawFirearmResponse to concernsTemporary removalImminent riskConnecticutStatutesSignificant gender differencesViolenceAlcohol useGender differencesOrderState
2023
Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Older Adults in Six U.S. States: A Descriptive Study
Betz M, Frattaroli S, Knoepke C, Johnson R, Christy A, Schleimer J, Pear V, McCarthy M, Kapoor R, Norko M, Rowhani-Rahbar A, Ma W, Wintemute G, Swanson J, Zeoli A. Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Older Adults in Six U.S. States: A Descriptive Study. Clinical Gerontologist 2023, 47: 536-543. PMID: 37688772, PMCID: PMC11229607, DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2023.2254279.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUndiagnosing St Joan
Phillips J, Fallon B, Majeed S, Meador K, Merlino J, Neely H, Nields J, Saunders D, Norko M. Undiagnosing St Joan. The Journal Of Nervous And Mental Disease 2023, 211: 559-565. PMID: 37015107, PMCID: PMC10979324, DOI: 10.1097/nmd.0000000000001654.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Psychiatric Treatment in Forensic Hospital and Correctional Settings
Kapoor R, Dike C, Norko M. Psychiatric Treatment in Forensic Hospital and Correctional Settings. Psychiatric Annals 2018, 48: 102-108. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20180110-01.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCommunity mental health providersViolence riskMental health providersHigh security hospitalPrimary preventionMental health practitionersCriminal justice involvementClinical carePsychiatric carePsychiatric patientsPsychiatric treatmentHealth providersForensic settingsHealth practitionersMental healthForensic hospitalPatientsHospitalJustice involvementCorrectional settingsCareTreatmentCorrectional facilitiesCritical roleSettingViolence Risk Assessments and Management
Parke S, Baranoski M, Buchanan A, Norko M. Violence Risk Assessments and Management. Psychiatric Annals 2018, 48: 109-114. DOI: 10.3928/00485713-20180122-01.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
A Consultation and Supervision Model for Developing the Forensic Psychiatric Opinion.
Buchanan A, Norko M, Baranoski M, Zonana H. A Consultation and Supervision Model for Developing the Forensic Psychiatric Opinion. The Journal Of The American Academy Of Psychiatry And The Law 2016, 44: 300-8. PMID: 27644862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssessing Insanity Acquittee Recidivism in Connecticut
Norko MA, Wasser T, Magro H, Leavitt-Smith E, Morton FJ, Hollis T. Assessing Insanity Acquittee Recidivism in Connecticut. Behavioral Sciences & The Law 2016, 34: 423-443. PMID: 27061306, DOI: 10.1002/bsl.2222.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLegislative Consultation and the Forensic Specialist
Norko MA: Legislative Consultation and the Forensic Specialist, in Griffith EEH, Norko MA, Buchanan A, Baranoski MV, Zonana HV (eds): Bearing Witness to Change in Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology Practice. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBearing Witness to Change in Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology Practice
Griffith EEH, Norko MA, Buchanan A, Baranoski MV, Zonana HV (eds): Bearing Witness to Change in Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology Practice. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Resource Document on Psychiatric Violence Risk Assessment
Buchanan A, Binder R, Norko M, Swartz M. Resource Document on Psychiatric Violence Risk Assessment. FOCUS The Journal Of Lifelong Learning In Psychiatry 2015, 13: 490-498. DOI: 10.1176/appi.focus.130402.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsThe Forensic Psychiatric Report
NORKO MA, BUCHANAN MA. The Forensic Psychiatric Report. Journal Of Psychiatric Practice 2015, 21: 67-71. PMID: 25603453, DOI: 10.1097/01.pra.0000460623.40923.47.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of writingExperienced forensic psychiatristsForensic reportsContent of reportsForensic psychiatric reportsComplex storyCompelling fashionCustomary frameworkEvaluator skillsLegal audienceCommunication skillsWritingTypes of casesSine qua nonLegal questionsForensic psychiatristsPsychiatric reportsForensic workQua nonSkillsPresentation of informationForensic practiceAudienceStorySmall bodiesHospitalization
Norko MA, Burns C, Dike C: Hospitalization, in Trestman RL, Appelbaum KL, Metzner JL: Oxford Textbook of Correctional Psychiatry. New York: Oxford University Press (2015), 141-145Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Pursuing the journal mission.
Norko MA, Griffith EE, Coleman JT. Pursuing the journal mission. The Journal Of The American Academy Of Psychiatry And The Law 2014, 42: 282-9. PMID: 25187280.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersConceptsForensic psychiatryLevel of discourseConflicts of interestVibrant exchangeJournal processScholarly analysisReport materialMultidisciplinary ideasNew voicesPsychiatrySenior EditorScholarly activityJournal's missionJournal structureIdeaEthicsPeer reviewMissionPracticeVisionDiscourseProfessionalismAuthorsLawConflictDSM-5 and substance use disorders: clinicolegal implications.
Norko MA, Fitch WL. DSM-5 and substance use disorders: clinicolegal implications. The Journal Of The American Academy Of Psychiatry And The Law 2014, 42: 443-52. PMID: 25492070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMore Than a Monologue – Sexual Diversity and the Catholic Church: Inquiry Thought, and Expression
Hornbeck JP, Norko MA (eds): More Than a Monologue – Sexual Diversity and the Catholic Church: Inquiry Thought, and Expression. New York: Fordham University Press, 2014Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGun Control Legislation in Connecticut: Effects on Persons with Mental Illness
Norko MA, Baranoski M: Gun Control Legislation in Connecticut: Effects on Persons with Mental Illness. Connecticut Law Review 46: 1609-1631, 2014Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
The forensic evaluation and report: an agenda for research.
Buchanan A, Norko M. The forensic evaluation and report: an agenda for research. The Journal Of The American Academy Of Psychiatry And The Law 2013, 41: 359-65. PMID: 24051588.Peer-Reviewed Original Research