Seminar 2
Defending Against False Allegations of Sexual Molestation: Investigations and Coerced Confessions

This second of the Psychlaw.net five-part series gives attorneys and mental health professionals insight into the scientific research concerning investigation and coerced confessions.  The seminar walks participants step by step through the scientific research into the methods law enforcement personnel use to coerce confessions.  Drawing on the expertise of Dr. Lorandos, Mr. Clancy, as well as Professor Richard Leo and veteran police officer Harvey Shapiro, this seminar offers insight into this important area of science and the law.

Seminar 2 on DVD can be purchased using this PDF.

Seminar 2 in Windows Media Streaming Video Format

Introduction and Contents

This seminar discusses how law enforcement conducts sexual molest investigations and develops coerced confessions including:

Police Interrogations:

• Introduction of Dr. Richard Leo
• Interrogations v. Interviews
• History of Police Interrogation Tech.
• Reed Method of Interrogation
• Changing the Suspects Mind Set
• Isolation of Suspect from Support
• Unwavering Accusation
• Attack Alibi's and Denials
• Evidence Ploys
• The Use of "Themes"
• "Good Themes" and "Bad Themes"
• Creation of a Feeling of Helplessness
• Leading to Doubt Your Own Memory
• Implied Leniency
• Implied Threats
• Preparation of Your Case
• Motion of Admissibility of Expert
• Motion on Exclusion of Coerced Statement

In Pretext Phone Calls:

• Civilian Coercion
• Civilian's As Police Agents
• Analysis of Pre-Text Phone Call
• Open Doors

Investigations for the Defense:

• Color Coding System
• GoToMeeting.com
• 1108 Investigation of Client
• Sexual Knowledge of Accuser
• Motive of Accuser
• Multiple Accusers
• Independent Sources and Linkage
• Corroboration
• Accusers Background
• Third Party Responsibility

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CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION Teaching Seminars

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