Recent findings from a national correspondence audit experiment show that people who have been wrongfully convicted continue to face major barriers to reentry.
🔗 Read the full article here: psycnet.apa.org/record/2027-...
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We’re excited to see APA spotlight newly published research from PPPL! The study provides experimental evidence that victim narratives can significantly increase public support for proposed legislation—independent of policy content.
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Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Rebecca Helm, one of our amazing associate editors.
Welcome, Dr.@rebeccakhelm.bsky.social!
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A computer sits on a desk. The computer has a yellow screen and text that reads "Recommendations for the use of telepsychology in psychology-law practice and research" in large white font.
In response to the rapid expansion of technology during COVID-19, APA Division 41 convened a taskforce to offer foundational guidance on integrating tech into psych-law.
💡 Read for free here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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Screenshot of the abstract for the paper (click the open access DOI link to read the paper) https://doi.org/10.1037/lhb0000625
Arnett, C., Neal, T.M.S., & Irvin-Vitela, M. (2025). The legal intersection of psychosis and substance use: A mixed methods investigation of settled insanity. Law and Human Behavior, 49(6), 532-555. doi.org/10.1037/lhb0...
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Power dynamics at the outset of divorce matter and can shape the entire process.
Findings suggest that even as imbalances shrink over time, their effects persist.
🔗 Read the open-access article: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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What leads some drivers to repeated dangerous road traffic behaviors?
Research findings point to new directions for road safety interventions grounded in behavioral science.
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In case you missed it — "Criminogenic Risk Factors Among Immigrants in the U.S.–México Border Region" is now free to read: bit.ly/3L6smZR
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5 adults by a sign that says "Lagomarcino Hall" on the Iowa State University campus in front of a tree full of colorful fall leaves in red and yellow hues.
5 adults throwing leaves into the air in a field full of colorful fall leaves and trees with red and yellow leaves.
5 adults standing together and smiling in front of a tree with colorful leaves in hues of yellow and red.
Fall 2025 photos of the Clinical and Legal Judgment Lab. We had fun with the beautiful leaves. Photos taken outside Lagomarcino Hall on the Iowa State University campus.
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Machine learning can detect patterns—but can it detect deception?
A newly published replication of a landmark study on linguistic cues in 911 homicide calls suggests the answer is "no".... at least, not reliably.
🔗 Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Heidi Liu, one of our amazing Editorial Fellows!
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When evidence advances, why doesn’t courtroom culture?
While federal initiatives emphasize forensic DNA testing in sexual assault cases, findings indicate that victim-survivors' courtroom experiences remain largely unchanged.
👉 Read the full article: tinyurl.com/4k9tdc9f
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Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Stephanie Cárdenas, PhD, one of our amazing Editorial Fellows!
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Clinical override is common in actuarial risk assessment—but does it actually improve outcomes?
Findings show that when assessors alter predetermined offender risk levels, it decreases accuracy & reduces predictive validity.
Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/5wey4dsf
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Meet the Editorial Board:
This week we're returning to our series with Dr. Teresa Silva, Ph.D., one of our Associate Editors!
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Photo of a fence with dirt and bushes in in the foreground. Text is overlayed with the words "Regardless of legal status, immigrants to the United States have lower levels of criminogenic risk factors than U.S.-born citizens at similar stages of the criminal legal system".
Policies limiting immigration are often justified based on the idea that immigrants are more prone to violence. The evidence says otherwise.
New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.
Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0...
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
PPPL 2026 Editorial Board
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Find editorial board position descriptions, required qualifications, & how to apply here: osf.io/fcmvj
We're also seeking 2 early career editorial fellows, find more info here: osf.io/9ebrm
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Screenshot from the video introduction to the new Forensic Briefs podcast by Michelle Guyton (left) and Alexander Millkey (right). The image shows these two people sitting at a table, talking into fancy-looking professional microphones, making eye contact with the camera, and smizing.
Forensic Briefs is launched! Michelle Guyton and Alex Millkey interview people in forensic psychology in 60-90 minute podcast sessions. And you can earn CE credit for listening! Check them at out at forensicbriefs.com!
Video intro: www.facebook.com/share/v/12FN...
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UNL is hiring in Law Psychology - please circulate widely! Application review starting Jan 6th. #LawPsych #Psychology
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