Skilled forensic consulting psychologists help clients prepare for
courtroom trials. This book helps psychologists understand the demands
of this challenging yet deeply rewarding field.
Forensic psychologists may be hired to participate in jury selection and
witness preparation, organize mock trials and focus groups to test
arguments, provide expert testimony and psychological evaluation, and
conduct posttrial interviews that yield useful information for future
cases.
Experienced forensic psychologists can anticipate probable jury or bench
trial outcomes and can advise the lawyers they work with to settle,
dismiss, or proceed with litigation.
This vignette‐filled, insider's look at the rewards and challenges of
forensic consulting includes nuanced discussion of the ethical
challenges that consultants must navigate as part of their work.