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Forensic BriefsMaaike Helmus - Risk Assessment with Child Sexual Exploitation Material OffendersDr. Maaike Helmus discusses risk assessment in child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) cases, highlighting research challenges, tool validation issues, and recent debates around the CPORT. She explains how practitioners can responsibly navigate evolving science in high-stakes forensic contexts. 2025-05-1336 minForensic BriefsShelby Hunter - Neuropsychological Deficits Associated with Medical ConditionsDr. Shelby Hunter returns to discuss how common medical conditions like HIV, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease can impact cognitive functioning in forensic populations. She highlights practical strategies for clinicians and attorneys, drawing from her 2022 article to advocate for better assessment, care, and outcomes in criminal legal settings. 2025-04-2939 minForensic BriefsAliza Kaplan - Implicit Bias in the Forensic SciencesProfessor Aliza Kaplan joins the podcast to explore how implicit bias in forensic science contributes to wrongful convictions. Drawing from decades of experience in criminal justice reform, Kaplan discusses the systemic challenges, forensic science flaws, and the urgent need for unbiased, independent analysis in our legal system. 2025-04-1531 minForensic BriefsElizabeth Jeglic - Sexual Grooming BehaviorsIn this episode of Forensic Briefs, Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic, a leading expert on sexual violence prevention, breaks down the complex process of sexual grooming. She discusses her research on identifying red flags, the five stages of grooming, and how we can take proactive steps to prevent child sexual abuse. 2025-04-0143 minForensic BriefsDan Murrie - The Competency CrisisIn this episode of Forensic Briefs, Dr. Dan Murrie discusses the growing competency crisis in the U.S. legal system. He explores the rising number of competency evaluations, delays in restoration services, and the systemic factors driving this issue, including mental health care gaps, homelessness, and evolving legal practices. 2025-03-1832 minForensic BriefsYoung and Giromini - Current Issues with Symptom Validity ShortIn this episode of Forensic Briefs, Gerald Young and Luciano Giromini discuss the complexities of assessing malingering and symptom validity in forensic settings. They examine current research on testing methods, challenges in diagnosis, and the role of psychological assessments in legal contexts, highlighting ongoing debates in the field. 2025-03-0433 minForensic BriefsEpisode 21 Young and Giromini Current Issues with System Validity Association_ShortIn this episode of Forensic Briefs, Gerald Young and Luciano Giromini discuss the complexities of assessing malingering and symptom validity in forensic settings. They examine current research on testing methods, challenges in diagnosis, and the role of psychological assessments in legal contexts, highlighting ongoing debates in the field. 2025-03-0433 minForensic BriefsSebastian Rilen- Gender Affirming Forensic AssessmentsDr. Sebastien Rilen explores gender diversity in forensic evaluation, highlighting limited forensic-specific guidance. He offers advice on addressing gender identity in interviews and reports, discusses psychological testing with gender-diverse individuals, and provides considerations for test selection and interpretation.2025-02-1830 minForensic BriefsEpisode 19 Sebastian Rilen - Gender Affirming Forensic Assessments2025-02-1858 minForensic BriefsEpisode 14 Jude Bergkamp- The Intersection of Culture and Forensic Psychology2025-02-031h 09Forensic BriefsEpisode 13 Alana Cook- Group Based Violent Risk Assessment2025-02-0350 minForensic BriefsEpisode 15 Stan Brodsky- Expert Testimony2025-02-031h 01Forensic BriefsEpisode 17 Darin Challacombe_Cult and Terror Groups2025-02-0354 minForensic BriefsEpisode 16 Allison Redlich- Guilty Pleas2025-02-0350 minForensic BriefsEpisode 18 Andrew Smith- Eyewitness Identification2025-02-031h 06Forensic BriefsEpisode 19 Sebastien Rilen- Gender Affirming Forensic Assessments2025-02-0358 minForensic BriefsEpisode 20 Robert Shura- Conceptual Issues in Negative Response Bias2025-02-031h 11Forensic BriefsEpisode 8 Jakala and Griffiths - The Reproducability Crisis2025-02-0354 minForensic BriefsEpisode 07 Shelby Hunter - The Prevalence of Traumatic Brain Injury2025-02-0346 minForensic BriefsEpisode 25 Shelby Hunter - Neuropsychological Deficits Associated with Medical Conditions2025-02-0353 minForensic BriefsEpisode 06 Aliza Kaplan - Executive Clemency of Prison Sentences2025-02-0350 minForensic BriefsEpisode 7: Aliza Kaplan - Implicit Bias in Forensic Science2025-02-0345 minForensic BriefsEpisode 4 Ashley Batastini - Telepsychology2025-02-031h 20Forensic BriefsEpisode 03 Devon LaBat - Juror's Understandng of Forensic Science2025-02-0352 minForensic BriefsEpisode 2 Lee Vargen - Sovereign Citizens2025-02-0355 minForensic BriefsEpisode 01 Dan Murrie - Bias in Forensic Evaluations2025-02-0348 minForensic BriefsEpisode 12 Natalie Anunba - Identity-Based Information2025-02-0350 minForensic BriefsEpisode 11 Luciano Giromini- Inventory of Problems 292025-02-0352 minForensic BriefsEpisode 10 Tess Neal- Bias in Forensic Mental Health Assessments2025-02-0350 minForensic BriefsEpisode 9 Eleasa Sokolski-The Methamphetamine Crisis2025-02-031h 24Forensic BriefsGERCOLINE VAN BECK: Debt as a Risk Indicator2025-02-0344 minForensic BriefsAshley Batastini - TelepsychologyDr. Ashley Batastini discusses remote service provision in forensic and correctional psychology, its history, and research confirming its effectiveness despite skepticism. She reviews studies on psychologist and lawyer perceptions, comparisons of in-person and remote evaluations, and explores new directions for research in this field.2025-02-0233 minForensic BriefsLee Vargen - Sovereign CitizensLee Vargen explores sovereign citizens' beliefs, helping forensic practitioners understand their unique views. He examines common legal issues, challenges in working with this population, and strategies for risk assessment specific to sovereign citizens.2025-02-0235 minForensic BriefsNatalie Anumba - Identity-Based InformationIn this discussion with Dr. Natalie Anumba, she discusses how forensic clinicians can address personal identities in interviews, including when and how to inquire, relevancy for reports, and key considerations for evaluators before approaching these topics.2025-02-0231 minForensic BriefsJalava and Griffiths - The Reproducability CrisisDrs. Griffiths and Jalava explain psychopathy, its assessment, and common misconceptions, including flawed research. They discuss challenges of working in systems requiring psychopathy assessments and address the ethical difficulties involved in these evaluations.2025-02-0232 minForensic BriefsRobert Shura- Conceptual Issues in Negative Response BiasDr. Shura overviews validity assessment in the VA and general practice, covering malingering definitions, Slick (1999) and Sherman (2020) criteria, and psychometric approaches like symptom and performance validity tests. He discusses base rates, response style nomenclature, and the adaptive model of malingering.2025-02-0235 minForensic BriefsAndrew Smith- Eyewitness IdentificationDr. Smith explores the history of eyewitness identification research, highlighting memory's susceptibility to various influences. He defines key terms like estimator/system variables, lineups, and suspects, and discusses law enforcement's role in improving accuracy and promoting fair procedures. The discussion concludes with witness confidence and accuracy factors.2025-02-0235 minForensic BriefsDarin Challacombe- Cult and Terror GroupsDarin Challacombe discusses cults and terror groups, defining key terms and distinguishing them from other organizations. He explains recruitment tactics, factors influencing vulnerability, and applies these frameworks to groups like sovereign citizens to evaluate if they qualify as cults.2025-02-0231 minForensic BriefsAllison Redlich- Guilty PleasDr. Allison Redlich examines guilty pleas in the U.S. legal system, exploring factors behind their prevalence. She distinguishes between guilty, no contest, and Alford pleas, and discusses the theory and practice of ensuring pleas are knowing, intelligent, and voluntary.2025-02-0232 minForensic BriefsStan Brodsky - Tactics and Strategies for Expert TestimonyDr. Brodsky offers expert witness tips, emphasizing demeanor, avoiding humor, and being one’s best self on the stand. He advises on handling aggressive cross-examination, examinee questions, “surprise” inquiries, managing anxiety, and viewing multi-part questions as opportunities. The discussion concludes with insights on courtroom attire.2025-02-0232 minForensic BriefsJude Bergkamp- The Intersection of Culture and Forensic PsychologyDr. Jude Bergkamp explores the tension between culturally responsive practice and forensic psychology, highlighting its slower adoption of sociocultural frameworks. He discusses applying APA Multicultural Guidelines to evaluations, addressing disparities from global to individual levels, and incorporating this knowledge into forensic work.2025-02-0235 minForensic BriefsAlana Cook- Group Based Violent Risk AssessmentThis discussion examines how forensic clinicians can address personal identities in interviews, including when and how to inquire, relevancy for reports, and key considerations for evaluators before approaching these topics.2025-02-0230 minForensic BriefsLuciano Giromini- Inventory of Problems 29Dr. Giromini discusses the IOP-29, its unique approach to symptom validity testing, and the development of the False Disorder Probability scale. He highlights its cross-cultural performance, multilingual translations, and introduces the IOP-29 Memory Module.2025-02-0237 minForensic BriefsTess Neal- Bias in Forensic Mental Health AssessmentsDr. Neal examines bias, its sources, and the impact of “fast” and “slow” thinking on cognition. She reviews bias in forensic experts, offers reduction strategies, and discusses psychological testing in court, providing guidance on distinguishing reliable methods from “junk” in forensic contexts.2025-02-0228 minForensic BriefsEleasa Sokolski-The Methamphetamine CrisisDr. Sokolski explores methamphetamine intoxication, its effects, withdrawal symptoms, and psychosis, debunking myths about “new” meth. She examines addiction, free will, and settled insanity, discusses meth’s link to fentanyl, and advocates for state-level treatment. She highlights contingency management and predictors of long-term psychosis among methamphetamine users.2025-02-0244 minForensic BriefsShelby Hunter - The Prevalence of Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Hunter defines traumatic brain injury (TBI) and provides key questions for assessing past head injury severity. She discusses factors affecting prognosis and her meta-analysis, highlighting challenges in measuring head injury prevalence due to varied research methods and definitions.2025-02-0230 minForensic BriefsDevon LaBat - Juror's Understandng of Forensic ScienceDevon LaBat examines jurors' understanding of forensic science, highlighting areas of confusion and misleading expert language. She discusses the Department of Justice Uniform Guidelines for Language in Reports, their purpose, and key recommendations for clarity in forensic communication.2025-02-0229 minForensic BriefsDan Murrie - Bias in Forensic EvaluationsDr. Daniel Murrie explains adversarial allegiance in forensic evaluations, reviewing studies and measures showing these effects. He addresses field reliability's link to adversarial allegiance and discusses strategies forensic clinicians can use to mitigate bias.2025-02-0232 minForensic BriefsEpisode 6 Aliza Kaplan - Executive Clemency of Prison SentencesProfessor Aliza Kaplan explores clemency's history, process, and its role in commuting or pardoning sentences. She highlights factors considered by decision-makers, including mental health components, addressing later stages of criminal cases less familiar to forensic professionals and attorneys.2025-02-0234 minForensic BriefsEpisode 19 Sebastien Rilen - Gender Affirming Forensic Assessments - Short2025-02-0230 minForensic BriefsEpisode 0 Welcome to Forensic BriefsDiscover a convenient, engaging, and cost-effective way to stay current in forensic psychology. Listen to Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alexander Millkey interview top researchers, clinicians, and thinkers in this field. These podcasts are 60 to 90 minutes in length and offer the opportunity to earn continuing education credit. Our organization is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.2025-02-0115 min