Diverse Directions in Forensic Psychology

What is the current status and likely future of psychology as applied to law? As part of the Fordham Law-Psychology Seminar, this forum brings together three experts to describe their current work in forensic psychology. Each presentation is 20 minutes and will allow time for discussion afterwards.

Chair
Professor Robert Emmons, J.D., Fordham University

Welcome Address
Harold Takooshian, Ph.D., Fordham University
Rafael Art Javier, Ph.D., American Board of Professional Psychology and St. John’s University

Therapists
Alienists in 19th Century New York
Greg Olliver, Producer/Director of the Branded Documentary Series Promoting The Alienist on TNT

The Accused
Rectifying False Confessions
Jeffrey Deskovic, Founder and President, Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice 

Victims
Understanding Homicide Activism
Melissa Leeolou, Fordham University followed by case studies of homicide activists

Discussant
Cory H. Morris, J.D., Social Justice Attorney

Beverages will be served. All are welcome. This forum is hosted by the Fordham-LC Law-Psychology seminar, in cooperation with MPA, SPSSI-NY, and the NYSPA Forensic Division. For more details, go to spssi.org/ny, or contact takoosh@aol.com