Seminar 1
Defending Against False Allegations of Sexual Molestation: a Historical Perspective

This first of a series of five seminars gives attorneys and mental health professionals an overview of child molestation science and law.  This first video also provides a brief sketch of the scientific knowledge and courtroom tactics needed to defend those falsely accused of child molestation. The video is available free of charge by means of streaming video and can be purchased on DVD directly from Psychlaw.net.

Seminar 1 on DVD can be purchased using this PDF.

Seminar 1 in Windows Media Streaming Video Format

Introduction and Contents

This seminar explains how some medical and behavioral science practitioners embraced junk science to prosecute those accused of child sexual molestation.  The seminar distinguishes other medical and behavioral science practitioners who have insisted upon valid and reliable scientific findings in all child abuse cases, including:

• The Mondale Act - The Negative Effects
• The Influence of Mental Health Advocates and Their Junk Science
  • Kee McFarlane
  • Roland Summit - Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome
  • David Corwin - Child Sexual Abuse Syndrome
• Influence of Mental Health Advocates on Investigation Techniques
  • Henry Giaretto
  • POST Manuals
• CAPP- Child Assault Prevention Programs -The Negative Effects
• The Influence of Medical Advocates and Their Junk
  • Science
  • Dr. Bruce Woodling
• Scientific Methodology Revisited
• Medical Research
  • Dr. Jean Emans
  • Dr. John McCann
  • Dr. Abby Berenson
• Suggestibility Research
  • Dr. Elizabeth Loftus
  • Dr. Stephen Ceci
  • Dr. Maggie Bruck
  • Dr. Debra Poole
  • Dr. Terence Campbell
• Medical Slides
• Video Clips of Suggestibility Studies
  • Mouse Trap
  • Sam Stone
• Government Studies on False Allegations
  • Minnesota Attorney General
  • California Attorney General
  • FBI - Kenneth Lanning
  • San Diego Grand Jury
• Repressed Memory Movement
  • The Courage to Heal
  • Michelle Remembers
  • Communion
• Scientific Research on "Repressed Memories"
  • Dr. Elizabeth Loftus
  • Dr. Richard Ofshe
     

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION Credits and Seminars

These CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION Seminars have been approved for Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of one credit per one seminar hour.  Psychlaw.net certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved educational activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California. A Historical Perspective has been approved for Criminal Law Specialization and Family Law Specialization Units. For Specialization Credits, please call (734) 327-5030 or (415) 877-6010 for further information.
 

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION Teaching Seminars

Dr. Lorandos and Mr. Clancy are available for educational presentations to local bar associations. They may be contacted at (743) 327-5030 or (415) 877-6010.