A Call for Topics: Criminal Justice Section Chair comments on current state of affairs and requests ideas and offers for any contribution to future issues of The Gavel.
What’s hot in CJ psychology?
- A ride along lesson—mutually beneficial partnerships between psychologists and police
A first-hand perspective on how law enforcement can work together with psychologists to increase the safety of those with mental illnesses within the criminal justice system.
By Lisa J. Evans, PhD, and Chelsey Bull, MS - The overlap needed in public service
A practicing psychologist shares her thoughts regarding the collaboration needed under the “Public Service Umbrella” in Division 18.
By Shannon Griswold, PsyD
CJ psychology research run-down
- A brief research review - Administrator influence in lineup procedures
A review of administrative influence in lineup procedures.
By Kylie Kulak - A brief research review - Female defendants: Incarceration and life without parole sentences
A look at the limited literature of female defendants serving extreme sentences in the American criminal justice system.
By Alexandra McCoy