Early Registration Ends January 31st for 2016 American Psychology-Law Society Conference
2016 American Psychology-Law Society Conference The Westin Peachtree Plaza 210 Peachtree ST. NW Atlanta, GA March 10-12, 2016 The preliminary 2016 AP-LS conference schedule is now available here: http://ap-ls.wildapricot.org/AP-LS-Conference-2016 As a reminder, Early Bird Registration ends January, 31, 2016, register now to save on registration fees. Please register online via the American Psychology-Law Society […]
Gender Differences Apparent in the Use and Interpretation of the SAVRY for Juvenile Offenders
Gender plays a role in the association between the risk/need and protective factors on the SAVRY and risk of violence. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below is a summary of the research and findings as well as a translation of this research into practice. […]
YLS/CMI cross-cultural validity uncertain for low-risk Indigenous youth
The YLS/CMI accurately predicts recidivism in high-risk Australian offenders, yet has difficulty in low and moderate risk groups, particularly for non-English speaking youth. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in International Journal of Forensic Mental Health. Below is a summary of the research and findings as well as a translation of […]
Research Suggests Influence of Priming Techniques on Disclosure During Interviews
Priming individuals using attachment security increases the likelihood of forthcomingness in interviews. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below is a summary of the research and findings as well as a translation of this research into practice. Featured Article | Law and Human Behavior | […]
Mental Health Courts adhering to the Risk-Need-Responsivity Model lower recidivism risk
The Risk-Need-Responsivity model may be an effective case management approach for MHCs to assist with decision-making regarding admission, supervision intensity, and intervention targets. Interventions in mental health court contexts should attend to both criminogenic and mental health needs. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below is […]
Shame and Guilt are Important to the Understanding of Psychopathy and Psychopathology in Juveniles
For juveniles, shame is positively related to psychopathic behaviors while guilt is negatively related to psychopathic characteristics. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below is a summary of the research and findings as well as a translation of this research into practice. Featured Article | Law […]
Last Call: Proposals for IAFMHS Due Monday November 16th
International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services (IAFMHS) Keeping Abreast of Changing Times: Education, Training, & Practice to Enhance Forensic Mental Health New York City June 21st – 23rd, 2016 Pre- and Post-Conference Workshops June 20th & 24th Proposal Submission Deadline: MONDAY November 16th, 2015 Submit at: www.iafmhs.org Featured Keynote Speakers Itiel […]
Investigator Knowledge of Witness Interviewing Techniques: Awareness, Use, and Training
Law enforcement interviewers are generally aware of the difference between productive and counterproductive interviewing techniques, but standardization and implementation of these techniques are varied. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law journal. Below is a summary of the research and findings as well as a translation […]
No Racial Bias in Response to Juvenile Probation Violations
No systematic pattern of racial discrimination appears to exist post release in the juvenile probation system. However, juvenile justice continues to respond punitively to probation violations instead of focusing on treatment-oriented responses. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law. Below is a summary of the research […]
Interactive Training System Successful for Child Interviewers
A computer-based, interactive training system demonstrates promising results for investigative interviewers of children by improving interview questioning skills, increasing adherence to interview protocol, and enhancing overall quality of interviews. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law. Below is a summary of the research and findings as […]
The Role of Callous-Unemotional Traits within Adolescent Group Offending
Callous-Unemotional (CU) traits are associated with a greater likelihood of adolescents offending in groups and being in a gang. Additionally CU traits are associated with taking a leadership role within group offending, as well as with greater levels of planning in the group offense. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in […]
Psychological Assessments for Aboriginal Offenders may be Culturally Biased
The Correctional Service of Canada faces an order to stop using key psychological risk assessments on aboriginal offenders because they may be culturally biased. In a 37-page decision, Federal Court of Canada Judge Michael Phelan said he will hold off for 30 days to give the government time to make submissions on how to establish […]