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The November/December Observer: Bringing Science to Justice
Psychological scientists uncover the factors that can muddle criminal justice.
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Doing Time: “Unfair” Delays Lead to Harsher Sentences
Most people agree that the punishment should fit the crime, but procedural delays outside of defendants’ control may cause judges, case review boards, and other third parties to support more severe sentences.
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Making Science Clear in Court
A psychological researcher uncovers how judges and juries evaluate expert scientific testimony.
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Up-and-Coming Voices: Bringing Science to Justice
Two researchers share their research related to criminal justice.
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Careers Up Close: Ryan Fitzgerald Eyes Eyewitness Identification
Associate professor and researcher Ryan Fitzgerald discusses his research into eyewitness identification, mentoring students, and lessons he’s learned along the way.
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Teaching: The Perils of Post-Event Identification
Eyewitness memory is susceptible to distortions that can lead a witness to mistakenly identify an innocent suspect as a perpetrator. Teach students about the challenges inherent in identifying a face from a video image.
