CSEM, Generative Artificial Intelligence, and the Law
The proliferation of Generative Artificial Intelligence is transforming the landscape of CSEM creation, distribution, and forensics.
Law, Sentencing & Civil Commitment
Research and analysis concerning sentencing, supervision, registries, civil commitment, SVP proceedings, trials, legal standards, and criminal-justice practice.
Volitional Impairment in Sexually Violent Predator Cases
Survey of SVP evaluators finds wide disagreement on volitional impairment. Calls for structured, evidence-based methods and clearer reporting.
Autism Spectrum Disorder in Prison
We are seeing more individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in criminal cases. Research on individuals with ASD in the justice system is lagging.
How do Jurors Construe Autism at Trial?
Being in front of a jury can bring difficulties different from neurotypical defendants. Clients with Autism at trial should be handled differently. It is well known that most criminal cases plead out and do not go to trial. However, this is not the case for all criminal matters. In any trial, the jury plays a […]
Summary of the Report of the PA Task Force on Child Pornography
What are the findings of the multi-year, state government-funded report of the PA Task Force on Child Pornography? And what are its recommendations?
Patient Satisfaction in Civil Commitment Treatment Programs
What works best for treating sexually violent persons in civil commitment programs? Results from both treatment providers and patients.
Sexually Violent Predator Evaluations: Are they reliable?
Sexually Violent Predator evaluations carry heavy consequences. This study examines the reliability of these evaluations in California from 2012 to 2017.
Paraphilia Diagnoses in SVP Civil Commitment Cases
A paper examining the complexities of using a paraphilia diagnosis for Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) civil commitment after the completion of sentencing.
What is the Experience of LGBTQ people on the Sex Offender Registry?
How does it differ from straight, cisgender individuals?
How Dangerous Are They? An Analysis of Sex Offenders Under Federal Post-Conviction Supervision
Do studies conducted at the federal level support the low recidivism rates seen for sexual offenders at the county and state levels?
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