Forensic Briefs
Discover a convenient and engaging way to stay current in forensic psychology. Listen to Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alexander Millkey interview top researchers, clinicians, and thinkers in this field.
Mental health professionals can also receive continuing education by subscribing at forensicbriefs.com.
Podcasting since 2025 • 28 episodes
Forensic Briefs
Latest Episodes
Julie Goldenson - Trauma-Informed Forensic Mental Health Assessments
Dr. Julie Goldenson joins us to explore how trauma-informed principles can enhance forensic mental health assessments. Drawing from her 2022 article, she discusses the ethical tensions evaluators face, how complex trauma shapes behavior, and wh...
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Episode 28
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28:31
Dave DeMatteo - Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology
Dr. Dave DeMatteo joins Forensic Briefs to discuss the history, revisions, and unexpected legal power of the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology. From their origins to future updates, he unpacks the ethical and legal stakes fa...
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Episode 27
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33:00
Maaike Helmus - Risk Assessment with Child Sexual Exploitation Material Offenders
Dr. Maaike Helmus discusses risk assessment in child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) cases, highlighting research challenges, tool validation issues, and recent debates around the CPORT. She explains how practitioners can responsibly naviga...
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Episode 26
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36:41
Shelby Hunter - Neuropsychological Deficits Associated with Medical Conditions
Dr. Shelby Hunter returns to discuss how common medical conditions like HIV, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease can impact cognitive functioning in forensic populations. She highlights practical strategies for clinicians and attorneys, drawin...
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Episode 25
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39:30
Aliza Kaplan - Implicit Bias in the Forensic Sciences
Professor Aliza Kaplan joins the podcast to explore how implicit bias in forensic science contributes to wrongful convictions. Drawing from decades of experience in criminal justice reform, Kaplan discusses the systemic challenges, forensic sci...
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Episode 24
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31:10
