Conviction of the Innocent
Lessons from Psychological Research
Will be published approx. on 15. August 2011
Book
Hardback
370 pages
978-1-4338-1021-3 (ISBN)
Description
In this book, editor Brian L. Cutler presents a provocative overview of current psychological research on conviction of the innocent. Chapter authors investigate how the roles played by suspects, investigators, eyewitnesses, and trial witnesses-as well as pervasive systemic problems-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.
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.
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.
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4338-1021-3 (9781433810213)
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Brian L. Cutler, PhD, received his doctorate in social psychology in 987 from the University of Wisconsin amp ndash Madison. He is a professor in the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Prior to joining UOIT's faculty, Dr. Cutler served on the psychology faculties at Florida International University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Dr. Cutler has been conducting research on the psychology of eyewitness identification and its role in conviction of the innocent for more than 25 years. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation.
In addition to this volume, he has authored and edited three books and more than book chapters and research articles about the psychology of eyewitness identification. His research has been cited in court cases, the media, other research, and psychology textbooks. In addition, Dr. Cutler has served as editor of the journal Law and Human Behavior, and he is currently president of the American Psychology-Law Society (Division 4 , APA).
In collaboration with his students and other eyewitness scientists, Dr. Cutler continues to maintain an active research program, focusing on eyewitness identification. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in various aspects of psychology, criminology, research methods, and writing for the social sciences.
Dr. Cutler has been conducting research on the psychology of eyewitness identification and its role in conviction of the innocent for more than 25 years. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation.
In addition to this volume, he has authored and edited three books and more than book chapters and research articles about the psychology of eyewitness identification. His research has been cited in court cases, the media, other research, and psychology textbooks. In addition, Dr. Cutler has served as editor of the journal Law and Human Behavior, and he is currently president of the American Psychology-Law Society (Division 4 , APA).
In collaboration with his students and other eyewitness scientists, Dr. Cutler continues to maintain an active research program, focusing on eyewitness identification. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in various aspects of psychology, criminology, research methods, and writing for the social sciences.
Content
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Introduction: The Problem of Conviction of the Innocent
Brian L. Cutler
I. The Suspects
At-Risk Populations Under Investigation and at Trial
Robert J. Norris and Allison D. Redlich
II. The Investigators
Detecting Deception
Amy-May Leach
False Confessions
Lisa E. Hasel and Saul M. Kassin
Procedural Justice Evaluations in Interrogations
Diane Sivasubramaniam and Larry Heuer
III. The Eyewitnesses
Fallible Eyewitness Memory and Identification
Kathy Pezdek
Suggestive Eyewitness Identification Procedures
David M. Zimmerman, Jacqueline L. Austin, and Margaret Bull Kovera
Eyewitness Confidence Malleability
Amy Bradfield Douglass and Afton Pavletic
Why Do Motions to Suppress Suggestive Eyewitness Identifications Fail?
Gary L. Wells, Sarah M. Greathouse, and Laura Smalarz
Jurors Believe Eyewitnesses
Carolyn Semmler, Neil Brewer, and Amy Bradfield Douglass
IV. The Trial Witnesses
Unreliable Informant Testimony
Jeffrey S. Neuschatz, Nicholaos Jones, Stacy A. Wetmore, and Joy McClung
Alibi Witnesses
Tara M. Burke and St amp eacute phanie B. Marion
Psychological Perspectives on Problems With Forensic Science Evidence
Itiel E. Dror and Rebecca Bucht
V. Pervasive Issues
Race and Racism
Ellen S. Cohn, Donald Bucolo, and Samuel R. Sommers
Tunnel Vision
Keith A. Findley
VI. The Exonerated
Life After Wrongful Conviction
Kimberley A. Clow, Amy-May Leach, and Rosemary Ricciardelli
VII. Conclusion
Conclusion
Brian L. Cutler
Index
About the Editor
Contributors
Introduction: The Problem of Conviction of the Innocent
Brian L. Cutler
I. The Suspects
At-Risk Populations Under Investigation and at Trial
Robert J. Norris and Allison D. Redlich
II. The Investigators
Detecting Deception
Amy-May Leach
False Confessions
Lisa E. Hasel and Saul M. Kassin
Procedural Justice Evaluations in Interrogations
Diane Sivasubramaniam and Larry Heuer
III. The Eyewitnesses
Fallible Eyewitness Memory and Identification
Kathy Pezdek
Suggestive Eyewitness Identification Procedures
David M. Zimmerman, Jacqueline L. Austin, and Margaret Bull Kovera
Eyewitness Confidence Malleability
Amy Bradfield Douglass and Afton Pavletic
Why Do Motions to Suppress Suggestive Eyewitness Identifications Fail?
Gary L. Wells, Sarah M. Greathouse, and Laura Smalarz
Jurors Believe Eyewitnesses
Carolyn Semmler, Neil Brewer, and Amy Bradfield Douglass
IV. The Trial Witnesses
Unreliable Informant Testimony
Jeffrey S. Neuschatz, Nicholaos Jones, Stacy A. Wetmore, and Joy McClung
Alibi Witnesses
Tara M. Burke and St amp eacute phanie B. Marion
Psychological Perspectives on Problems With Forensic Science Evidence
Itiel E. Dror and Rebecca Bucht
V. Pervasive Issues
Race and Racism
Ellen S. Cohn, Donald Bucolo, and Samuel R. Sommers
Tunnel Vision
Keith A. Findley
VI. The Exonerated
Life After Wrongful Conviction
Kimberley A. Clow, Amy-May Leach, and Rosemary Ricciardelli
VII. Conclusion
Conclusion
Brian L. Cutler
Index
About the Editor