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An online survey of 710 Australian practitioners working in child and family law investigated their views on the best interests of the child (BIC) criteria enumerated in s60CC of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). This research inquired about BIC applied to y

An online survey of 710 Australian practitioners working in child and family law investigated their views on the best interests of the child (BIC) criteria enumerated in s60CC of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). This research inquired about BIC applied to y

"The much-anticipated revision of Evaluating Sexual Harassment: Psychological, Social, and Legal Considerations in Forensic Examinations. This completely updated second edition provides essential information to psychologists conducting evidence-based forensic consultation and other professionals who deal with sexual harassment cases in the era of #MeToo. Skillfully integrating relevant research with current case law, the book presents a method for comprehensively evaluating sexual harassment claims. Authors William E. Foote and Jane Goodman-Delahunty acquaint readers with clinical and social scientific literature on sexual harassment and apply it to issues that psychologists must consider in preparing ethically sound and well-substantiated forensic reports and testimony. The second edition is a valuable resource for all professionals working with sexual harassment cases, including psychologists, psychiatrists, lawyers, judges, and human resource professionals. Experienced forensic professionals will learn about the newest developments and most recent research in their field, while novice evaluators are provided with a tested framework fully grounded in research and sound practice. The book will help human resources professionals understand how people's reactions in the workplace may result in harassment, and legal professionals will benefit from the summary of research on the scientific and factual bases for forensic evaluation of sexual harassment plaintiffs"--

"The goal of this book is to provide psychologists with essential information for conducting an evidence-based forensic consultation. Forensic assessment and consultation are relatively new and evolving areas of psychological practice. Nonetheless, mental health experts have provided testimony on an array of issues in sexual harassment cases. The authors acquaint readers with the clinical and social scientific literature on sexual harassment and apply these findings to issues that psychologists must consider when preparing ethically sound and well-substantiated forensic reports and testimony. This book integrates existing research with current case law on sexual harassment. It offers a method for conducting a comprehensive evaluation of a plaintiff as well as a science-based approach to the two major issues in sexual harassment disputes: causation and credibility. The aim of this book is to be a valuable resource for the experienced forensic practitioner seeking a comprehensive review of the research. For beginning evaluators who want to initiate practice in this area, this book provides a framework that is grounded in research and sound practice." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

This study examined the impact of presentation modality and the effectiveness of direct and indirect measures of deception to distinguish truthful from deceptive confessions. Confession statements were presented in one of three formats: audiovisual, audio-only, or written text. Forty-six observers classified each statement as true or false and provided ratings of confidence, information sufficiency, perceived cognitive load, and suspiciousness. Compared to audio and written confessions, exposure to audiovisual recordings yielded significantly lower accuracy rates for direct veracity judgements, with below chance level performance. There was no evidence that indirect measures assisted observers in discriminating truthful from deceptive confessions. Overall, observers showed a strong bias to believe confessions with poor detection rates for false statements. Reliance on video recordings to assess the veracity of confession evidence is unlikely to reduce wrongful convictions arising from false confessions.