A Note to Legal Professionals – Interesting Findings Regarding Bias Screening Procedures in Determination of Juror Acceptability
Factors other than overt, juror-expressed partiality appear to influence challenge for cause decisions regarding racial bias in jury selection. 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 well as a translation of this research into practice. Featured […]
Behaviorally Specific Detailed Assessment Tools Uncover More Intimate Partner Violence Victimization
Behaviorally specific, detailed assessment tools with more items inquiring about different violent behaviors uncover more cases of IPV victimization than broader, less specific assessment tools with fewer items. 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 well […]
Site Differences Impact Clinician Applications and Predictive Accuracy of the J-SOAP-II
The J-SOAP-II should be used as part of a battery of risk assessment tools rather than in a strict actuarial manner for assessing future risk. 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 […]
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 […]