Psychology, Public Policy, and Law
@pppl-journal.bsky.social
A quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by the American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/law
What leads some drivers to repeated dangerous road traffic behaviors?
Research findings point to new directions for road safety interventions grounded in behavioral science.
🔗 Read open-access article here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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Research findings point to new directions for road safety interventions grounded in behavioral science.
🔗 Read open-access article here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
What leads some drivers to repeated dangerous road traffic behaviors?
Research findings point to new directions for road safety interventions grounded in behavioral science.
🔗 Read open-access article here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
#psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
Research findings point to new directions for road safety interventions grounded in behavioral science.
🔗 Read open-access article here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...
#psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
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"Criminogenic Risk Factors Among Immigrants in the U.S.–México Border Region," recently published in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law and selected as noteworthy by the Editor. Free-to-read: https://bit.ly/3L6smZR
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November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"Criminogenic Risk Factors Among Immigrants in the U.S.–México Border Region," recently published in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law and selected as noteworthy by the Editor. Free-to-read: https://bit.ly/3L6smZR
#Immigration @enolouden.bsky.social @pppl-journal.bsky.social
#Immigration @enolouden.bsky.social @pppl-journal.bsky.social
In case you missed it — "Criminogenic Risk Factors Among Immigrants in the U.S.–México Border Region" is now free to read: bit.ly/3L6smZR
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Policies limiting immigration are often justified based on the idea that immigrants are more prone to violence. The evidence says otherwise.
New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.
Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0...
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New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.
Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0...
#psychlaw #lawpsych
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In case you missed it — "Criminogenic Risk Factors Among Immigrants in the U.S.–México Border Region" is now free to read: bit.ly/3L6smZR
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Machine learning can detect patterns—but can it detect deception?
A newly published replication of a landmark study on linguistic cues in 911 homicide calls suggests the answer is "no".... at least, not reliably.
🔗 Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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A newly published replication of a landmark study on linguistic cues in 911 homicide calls suggests the answer is "no".... at least, not reliably.
🔗 Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Machine learning can detect patterns—but can it detect deception?
A newly published replication of a landmark study on linguistic cues in 911 homicide calls suggests the answer is "no".... at least, not reliably.
🔗 Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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A newly published replication of a landmark study on linguistic cues in 911 homicide calls suggests the answer is "no".... at least, not reliably.
🔗 Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
#psychlaw #lawpsych
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Heidi Liu, one of our amazing Editorial Fellows!
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October 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Heidi Liu, one of our amazing Editorial Fellows!
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#psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
When evidence advances, why doesn’t courtroom culture?
While federal initiatives emphasize forensic DNA testing in sexual assault cases, findings indicate that victim-survivors' courtroom experiences remain largely unchanged.
👉 Read the full article: tinyurl.com/4k9tdc9f
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While federal initiatives emphasize forensic DNA testing in sexual assault cases, findings indicate that victim-survivors' courtroom experiences remain largely unchanged.
👉 Read the full article: tinyurl.com/4k9tdc9f
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October 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
When evidence advances, why doesn’t courtroom culture?
While federal initiatives emphasize forensic DNA testing in sexual assault cases, findings indicate that victim-survivors' courtroom experiences remain largely unchanged.
👉 Read the full article: tinyurl.com/4k9tdc9f
#psychlaw #lawpsych
While federal initiatives emphasize forensic DNA testing in sexual assault cases, findings indicate that victim-survivors' courtroom experiences remain largely unchanged.
👉 Read the full article: tinyurl.com/4k9tdc9f
#psychlaw #lawpsych
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Stephanie Cárdenas, PhD, one of our amazing Editorial Fellows!
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September 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Stephanie Cárdenas, PhD, one of our amazing Editorial Fellows!
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Clinical override is common in actuarial risk assessment—but does it actually improve outcomes?
Findings show that when assessors alter predetermined offender risk levels, it decreases accuracy & reduces predictive validity.
Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/5wey4dsf
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Findings show that when assessors alter predetermined offender risk levels, it decreases accuracy & reduces predictive validity.
Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/5wey4dsf
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September 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Clinical override is common in actuarial risk assessment—but does it actually improve outcomes?
Findings show that when assessors alter predetermined offender risk levels, it decreases accuracy & reduces predictive validity.
Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/5wey4dsf
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Findings show that when assessors alter predetermined offender risk levels, it decreases accuracy & reduces predictive validity.
Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/5wey4dsf
#psychlaw #lawpsych
Meet the Editorial Board:
This week we're returning to our series with Dr. Teresa Silva, Ph.D., one of our Associate Editors!
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This week we're returning to our series with Dr. Teresa Silva, Ph.D., one of our Associate Editors!
#psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
September 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Meet the Editorial Board:
This week we're returning to our series with Dr. Teresa Silva, Ph.D., one of our Associate Editors!
#psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
This week we're returning to our series with Dr. Teresa Silva, Ph.D., one of our Associate Editors!
#psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
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New article alert! Our latest article examines criminogenic risk among justice involved immigrants and finds that they have lower levels of most criminogenic risk factors compared to US citizens. This aligns with many other studies suggesting that immigrants are at low risk of crime.
Policies limiting immigration are often justified based on the idea that immigrants are more prone to violence. The evidence says otherwise.
New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.
Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0...
#psychlaw #lawpsych
New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.
Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0...
#psychlaw #lawpsych
August 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
New article alert! Our latest article examines criminogenic risk among justice involved immigrants and finds that they have lower levels of most criminogenic risk factors compared to US citizens. This aligns with many other studies suggesting that immigrants are at low risk of crime.
Policies limiting immigration are often justified based on the idea that immigrants are more prone to violence. The evidence says otherwise.
New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.
Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0...
#psychlaw #lawpsych
New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.
Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0...
#psychlaw #lawpsych
August 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Policies limiting immigration are often justified based on the idea that immigrants are more prone to violence. The evidence says otherwise.
New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.
Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0...
#psychlaw #lawpsych
New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.
Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0...
#psychlaw #lawpsych
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
PPPL 2026 Editorial Board
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Find editorial board position descriptions, required qualifications, & how to apply here: osf.io/fcmvj
We're also seeking 2 early career editorial fellows, find more info here: osf.io/9ebrm
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PPPL 2026 Editorial Board
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Find editorial board position descriptions, required qualifications, & how to apply here: osf.io/fcmvj
We're also seeking 2 early career editorial fellows, find more info here: osf.io/9ebrm
#psychlaw #lawpsych
August 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:
PPPL 2026 Editorial Board
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Find editorial board position descriptions, required qualifications, & how to apply here: osf.io/fcmvj
We're also seeking 2 early career editorial fellows, find more info here: osf.io/9ebrm
#psychlaw #lawpsych
PPPL 2026 Editorial Board
Deadline: October 1, 2025
Find editorial board position descriptions, required qualifications, & how to apply here: osf.io/fcmvj
We're also seeking 2 early career editorial fellows, find more info here: osf.io/9ebrm
#psychlaw #lawpsych
Does the Considering Offender Probability in Statements (COPS) Scale allow law enforcement to distinguish between guilty and innocent people placing 911 homicide calls?
Research from the FBI BAU and Villanova University suggests it does not.
Read a summary from the authors: bit.ly/3DgM3dL
Research from the FBI BAU and Villanova University suggests it does not.
Read a summary from the authors: bit.ly/3DgM3dL
August 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Does the Considering Offender Probability in Statements (COPS) Scale allow law enforcement to distinguish between guilty and innocent people placing 911 homicide calls?
Research from the FBI BAU and Villanova University suggests it does not.
Read a summary from the authors: bit.ly/3DgM3dL
Research from the FBI BAU and Villanova University suggests it does not.
Read a summary from the authors: bit.ly/3DgM3dL
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It's finally out! 😄 Our first lab article is published in the
@pppl-journal.bsky.social . We review how researchers define innocent/innocence, miscarriage of justice, wrongfully convicted/wrongful conviction, and exoneree/exoneration within the psych literature. doi.org/10.1037/law0000468
@pppl-journal.bsky.social . We review how researchers define innocent/innocence, miscarriage of justice, wrongfully convicted/wrongful conviction, and exoneree/exoneration within the psych literature. doi.org/10.1037/law0000468
June 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's finally out! 😄 Our first lab article is published in the
@pppl-journal.bsky.social . We review how researchers define innocent/innocence, miscarriage of justice, wrongfully convicted/wrongful conviction, and exoneree/exoneration within the psych literature. doi.org/10.1037/law0000468
@pppl-journal.bsky.social . We review how researchers define innocent/innocence, miscarriage of justice, wrongfully convicted/wrongful conviction, and exoneree/exoneration within the psych literature. doi.org/10.1037/law0000468
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Our lab’s first study is published in @pppl-journal.bsky.social! We review definitions used in psych & law to describe those wrongly involved in the legal system. doi.org/10.1037/law0000468
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June 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Our lab’s first study is published in @pppl-journal.bsky.social! We review definitions used in psych & law to describe those wrongly involved in the legal system. doi.org/10.1037/law0000468
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Do judges view psychiatrists and psychologists differently when they offer testimony on an individual’s competency to stand trial?
Check out NEW RESEARCH here for the answer: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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Check out NEW RESEARCH here for the answer: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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April 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Do judges view psychiatrists and psychologists differently when they offer testimony on an individual’s competency to stand trial?
Check out NEW RESEARCH here for the answer: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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Check out NEW RESEARCH here for the answer: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-...
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Research from the FBI and Villanova University provide compelling evidence that the COPS Scale is not a valid tool for detecting the innocence or guilt of people placing 911 homicide calls. Read a short summary from the authors bit.ly/3DgM3dL @pppl-journal.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Research from the FBI and Villanova University provide compelling evidence that the COPS Scale is not a valid tool for detecting the innocence or guilt of people placing 911 homicide calls. Read a short summary from the authors bit.ly/3DgM3dL @pppl-journal.bsky.social
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📣Read our new @pppl-journal.bsky.social paper examining how personal connection to sexual assault influences conviction decisions in rape cases in a representative sample of mock jurors: psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
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March 12, 2025 at 3:02 AM
📣Read our new @pppl-journal.bsky.social paper examining how personal connection to sexual assault influences conviction decisions in rape cases in a representative sample of mock jurors: psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...
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Congratulations Dr. Tess Neal @tessneal.bsky.social, recipient of the @ap-ls.org (APA Division 41) Mid-Career Award!! The award recognizes members whose work has substantially contributed to the fields of #forensic and #legalpsychology. Dr. Neal is Editor of APA's Psychology, Public Policy, and Law
January 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations Dr. Tess Neal @tessneal.bsky.social, recipient of the @ap-ls.org (APA Division 41) Mid-Career Award!! The award recognizes members whose work has substantially contributed to the fields of #forensic and #legalpsychology. Dr. Neal is Editor of APA's Psychology, Public Policy, and Law
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. @tessneal.bsky.social, Ph.D., our incoming editor in chief!
December 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. @tessneal.bsky.social, Ph.D., our incoming editor in chief!
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Kara Moore, Ph.D., one of our associate editors!
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December 4, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Kara Moore, Ph.D., one of our associate editors!
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Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Kat Albrecht, J.D., Ph.D., one of our associate editors!
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November 20, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Kat Albrecht, J.D., Ph.D., one of our associate editors!
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Being an Editorial Fellow with @pppl-journal.bsky.social has been an exciting and deeply enriching experience! It’s an honor having a hand in the advancement of our field of Psychology & Law.
Applications are open for 2025 Fellows!!
Applications are open for 2025 Fellows!!
Today is the first installment of our Meet the Editorial Board series. Each week, we’ll be introducing a member of the PPPL Editorial Board.
First up is Dr. Mikaela Spruill, Ph.D., one of our editorial fellows!
First up is Dr. Mikaela Spruill, Ph.D., one of our editorial fellows!
October 11, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Being an Editorial Fellow with @pppl-journal.bsky.social has been an exciting and deeply enriching experience! It’s an honor having a hand in the advancement of our field of Psychology & Law.
Applications are open for 2025 Fellows!!
Applications are open for 2025 Fellows!!
Welcome to the account for PPPL! We are a unique journal published by the American Psychological Assn, providing a forum in which to critically evaluate the contributions of psychology & related disciplines to public policy & legal issues (& vice versa). We aim to post journal-related content often.
November 15, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Jason Chin, J.D., Ph.D., one of our associate editors!
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November 13, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Jason Chin, J.D., Ph.D., one of our associate editors!
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