North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA)/24th Psychology Undergraduate Conference (Fall 2017)/Forensic Psychology/Corrections/Juvenile Courts

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Speakers: John Helminski Psy.D., Richard Rumer Ph.D.

Criminal Court Issues

  • Defendant Specific
    • Capacity to Stand Trial
    • Diminished Capacity/Mental State at Time of Offense
    • Sentencing Recommendations (Mental Health Courts)
  • Process Issues
    • False Confessions (interrogation techniques) (Central Park 5)
    • Eyewitness Reliability (line-up techniques) (Picking Cotton)
    • Jury Selection
    • Issues related to memory reliability
    • Capacity to Take Oath
  • Juvenile Court Issues
    • "Bind-Over" to Adult Court
    • Sentencing Recommendation
  • Civil Court Issues
    • Child Custody Evaluations
    • Assessment of Disability
    • "Fitness for Duty" Evaluations

Jobs in Forensics without a Graduate Degree

  • Probation/Parole Officer - BA + 2 years experience
  • Law enforcement
  • Social Security Administration
  • Assistant to Attorneys as case investigator

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