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ConvICtIon of the InnoCent Lessons From Psychological Research Edited by Brian L. Cutler Over the last several decades more than 250 citizens convicted of major felonies were found innocent and were exonerated. Today, thanks to the work of psychologists and other criminal justice researchers, the psychological foundations that underlie conviction of the innocent are becoming clear. There is real hope that these findings can lead to positive reforms, reduce the risk of miscarriages of justice, and avoid the consequences of wrongful convictions to victims and society. In this book, editor Brian L. Cutler presents a state-of-the-field review of current psychological research on conviction of the innocent. Chapter authors investigate how the roles played by suspects, investigators, eyewitnesses, and trial witnesses and how pervasive systemic issues contribute to conspire to increase the risk of conviction of the innocent. The chapters skillfully examine psychological perspectives on such topics as police interrogations, confessions, eyewitness identification, trial procedures, juries, and forensic science, as well as broader issues such as racism and tunnel vision within the justice system. This comprehensive volume represents an important milestone for research on miscarriages of justice. By bringing psychological theories and research to bear on this social problem, the authors derive compelling recommendations for future research and practical reform in police and legal procedures. 2012. 352 pages. Hardcover. List: $69.95 | APA Member/Affiliate: $49.95 | ISBN 978-1-4338-1021-3 | Item # 4318094 Contents Introduction: The Problem of Conviction of the Innocent, Brian L. Cutler | I. The Suspects | Chapter 1. At-Risk Populations Under Investigation and at Trial, Robert J. Norris and Allison D. Redlich | II. The Investigators | Chapter 2. Detecting Deception, Amy-May Leach | Chapter 3. False Confessions, Lisa E. Hasel and Saul M. Kassin | Chapter 4. Procedural Justice Evaluations in Interrogations, Diane Sivasubramaniam and Larry Heuer | III. The Eyewitnesses | Chapter 5. Fallible Eyewitness Memory and Identification, Kathy Pezdek | Chapter 6. Suggestive Eyewitness Identification Procedures, David M. Zimmerman, Jacqueline L. Austin, and Margaret Bull Kovera | Chapter 7. Eyewitness Confidence Malleability: Why It Occurs and How It Contributes to Wrongful Convictions, Amy Bradfield Douglass and Afton Pavletic | Chapter 8. Why Do Motions to Suppress Suggestive Identifications Fail?, Gary L. Wells, Sarah M. Greathouse, and Laura Smalarz | Chapter 9. Jurors Believe Eyewitnesses, Carolyn Semmler, Neil Brewer, and Amy Bradfield Douglass | IV. The Trial Witnesses | Chapter 10. Unreliable Informant Testimony, Jeffrey S. Neuschatz, Nicholaos Jones, Stacy A. Wetmore, and Joy McClung | Chapter 11. Alibi Witnesses, Tara M. Burke and Stéphanie B. Marion | Chapter 12. Psychological Perspectives on Problems With Forensic Science Evidence, Itiel E. Dror and Rebecca Bucht | V. Pervasive Issues | Chapter 13. Race and Racism, Ellen S. Cohn, Donald Bucolo, and Samuel R. Sommers | Chapter 14. Tunnel Vision, Keith A. Findley | VI. The Exonerated | Chapter 15. Life After Wrongful Conviction, Kimberley A. Clow, Amy-May Leach, and Rosemary Ricciardelli | VII. Conclusion | Conclusion, Brian L. Cutler Also of Interest Current Research, Practice, and Policy Recommendations Edited by G. Daniel Lassiter and Christian A. Meissner 2010. 249 pages. Hardcover. List: $79.95 | APA Member/Affiliate: $49.95 ISBN 978-1-4338-0743-5 | Item # 4318074 Police Interrogations and false Confessions Criminal Profiling Developing an Effective Science and Practice Scotia J. Hicks and Bruce D. Sales 2006. 293 pages. Hardcover. List: $59.95 | APA Member/Affiliate: $49.95 ISBN 978-1-59147-392-3 | Item # 4316073 Credit: 8 Behavioral and Social Facts in Legal Decision Making Peter W. English and Bruce D. Sales 2005. 272 pages. Hardcover. List: $49.95 | APA Member/Affiliate: $39.95 ISBN 978-1-59147-255-1 | Item # 4316053 more than the law APA Books orderIng InformAtIon: 800-374-2721 • www.apa.org/pubs/books In Washington, DC, call: 202-336-5510 • TDD/TTY: 202-336-6123 • Fax: 202-336-5502 In Europe, Africa, or the Middle East, call: +44 (0) 1767 604972 AD1058 http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4318094.aspx http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4318074.aspx http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4316073.aspx http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4316053.aspx http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4318074.aspx http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4316073.aspx http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4316053.aspx http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4318074.aspx http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4318074.aspx http://www.apa.org/ http://www.apa.org/pubs/books/

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Monitor on Psychology - January 2012

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012
Letters
President’s Column
Contents
Contents
From the CEO
Apa’s Statement on the Dsm-5 Development Process
Girl Scouts Badge Promotes Positive Psychology
Early Investments Pay Off for Poor Children, Study Finds
Apa Meets With Chinese Psychological Society to Further Interaction and Exchange
Unique Opportunity for Psychologists to Travel to Cuba
In Brief
Government Relations Update
On Your Behalf
Psychology’s Growing Library of Podcasts
Standing Up for Psychology
Judicial Notebook
Random Sample
Time Capsule
Questionnaire
Science Watch
Beyond Psychotherapy
Perspective on Practice
Yes, Recovery Is Possible
Inequity to Equity
Making E-Learning Work
New Standards for High School Psychology
A Trailblazer Moves On
Psychologist Profile
Plan Now for Psychology’s Regional Meetings
New Journal Editors
Apa News
Division Spotlight
American Psychological Foundation
Personalities

Monitor on Psychology - January 2012