Forensic Files

Health

Psychologists in Prisons: Inside San Quentin

Lori Kinsella J.D., PsyD. on April 27, 2022

Inside the practice of a prison psychologist: An interview with a psychologist from San Quentin State Prison.

Inside the practice of a prison psychologist: An interview with a psychologist from San Quentin State Prison.

Psychology

The Psychology of Jury Selection

Lori Kinsella J.D., PsyD. on March 29, 2022

Psychologists are hired to measure the prejudices and biases of jurors. They probe jurors for psychological signs of unfairness, but can't vet out hidden biases.

Psychologists are hired to measure the prejudices and biases of jurors. They probe jurors for psychological signs of unfairness, but can't vet out hidden biases.

Psychopathy

Can Serial Killers Be Rehabilitated?

Lori Kinsella J.D., PsyD. on February 15, 2022

Serial killers' brains are wired differently. Can their excessive spontaneous neural firings be controlled with drugs?

Serial killers' brains are wired differently. Can their excessive spontaneous neural firings be controlled with drugs?

Psychology

Criminal Psychology: When the Observer Changes the Observed

Lori Kinsella J.D., PsyD. on February 2, 2022

Psychologists and lab scientists can unwittingly influence test results.

Psychologists and lab scientists can unwittingly influence test results.

Psychology

How Psychology Reduces Recidivism

Lori Kinsella J.D., PsyD. on January 24, 2022

Transforming prison inmates from violent offenders to compassionate, law-abiding citizens is no simple task. Dr. Christian Conte is a resounding success.

Transforming prison inmates from violent offenders to compassionate, law-abiding citizens is no simple task. Dr. Christian Conte is a resounding success.