Dr. Cook recently published a piece on the PLED in the Canadian Psychological Association Criminal Justice Section’s newsletter Crime Scene.
For more information on the CPA Criminal Justice Section see their website.
Spreading the word on the PLED to Canadian Psychologists
Sources for all topics from 2014 on the PLED
2014
Currently the PLED covers all sources searched and reviewed by the PLED team for all topics relevant to psychology and law in 2014. We continue to work hard conducting searches and reviews of relevant sources, with new content uploaded weekly. We will update the site with sources from 2015 and work our way backward chronologically to review sources identified in our searches for inclusion in the PLED.
PLED recently featured in Court Review of the American Judges Association
The Psychology Law Evidence Database was recently featured as a resource in Court Review of the American Judges Association.
The full issue of Court Review can be found here.
PLED is used around the world!
The Psychology-Law Evidence Database users represent of 39 different countries. We are excited to see the use of PLED extend beyond borders and be a resources for colleagues and the public internationally.
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Cape Verde
Chile
China
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
India
Ireland
Italy
Lithuania
Mexico
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Kingdom
United States
Development and use to date of the PLED Presented at IAFMHS in New York
Dr. Cook and her colleagues Dr. Roesch and Dr. Zapf recently presented on their work on the Psychology Law Evidence Database in New York, NY in June 2016 at the annual meeting for the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Professionals.
A copy of the presentation can be found here.
Call for Graduate Student Reviewers, due March 18, 2016
The Psychology Law Evidence Database coordinators are now accepting applications for senior graduate students in psychology-law graduate programs to serve as volunteer reviewers.
Reviewers are responsible for reviewing two sources per month (at a maximum). For each source assigned, you will receive a PDF of the document and a completed objective review of the papers methodological quality. You will be required to complete a subjective rating for inclusion based on your read of the paper and an objective rating (i.e., significant of the source, appropriateness for the database, strength of the methodology and data analysis, conceptual strength, quality of writing, and recommendation [include, exclude, defer review]). The anticipated time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. The coordinators of the database (Dr. Cook, Dr. Roesch, or Dr. Zapf) will make final decision for inclusion based on reviewer recommendations.
We hope you will consider joining us in creating this service to the profession.
To apply please email (1) a 400-word max statement of intent, (2) a 2-page max CV, (3) a 1-page max list of psychology-law coursework or workshops completed (include your year of study in your graduate program) to the PLED Coordinators by March 18, 2016. Successful applicants will demonstrate interest in the promotion of knowledge exchange, completion of relevant coursework or workshops in the field, and breadth of knowledge in topics related to psychology and the law. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
We also continue to welcome professional reviewers. Please contact us for more information.
Call for Graduate Student Reviewers Extended to April 29th
The Psychology Law Evidence Database coordinators are now accepting applications for senior graduate students in psychology-law graduate programs to serve as volunteer reviewers.
Reviewers are responsible for reviewing two sources per month (at a maximum). For each source assigned, you will receive a PDF of the document and a completed objective review of the papers methodological quality. You will be required to complete a subjective rating for inclusion based on your read of the paper and an objective rating (i.e., significant of the source, appropriateness for the database, strength of the methodology and data analysis, conceptual strength, quality of writing, and recommendation [include, exclude, defer review]). The anticipated time commitment is 2-4 hours per month. The coordinators of the database (Dr. Cook, Dr. Roesch, or Dr. Zapf) will make final decision for inclusion based on reviewer recommendations.
We hope you will consider joining us in creating this service to the profession.
To apply please email (1) a 400-word max statement of intent, (2) a 2-page max CV, (3) a 1-page max list of psychology-law coursework or workshops completed (include your year of study in your graduate program) to the PLED Coordinators by April 29, 2016. Successful applicants will demonstrate interest in the promotion of knowledge exchange, completion of relevant coursework or workshops in the field, and breadth of knowledge in topics related to psychology and the law. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
We also continue to welcome professional reviewers. Please contact us for more information.
Beta Version of the Psychology-Law Evidence Database Launched
The Psychology Law Evidence Database (PLED) is currently underdevelopment with new content uploaded weekly. There will be an official launch of the database when the content uploaded is representative of all topics domains across years. In the meantime, feel free to explore and offer us feedback on the layout or usability of this resource.