David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, ABPP (Forensic), is a Professor of Psychology and Law at Drexel University and Director of its JD/PhD Program in Law and Psychology. A leading expert in forensic mental health, he has published extensively and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Law and Human Behavior. In this episode, he discusses the evolution and revision of the APA Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology, as well as strategies to address the over-representation of individuals with behavioral disorders in the criminal justice system.
Dr. L. Maaike Helmus is an Associate Professor of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Vice-President (Research) at SAARNA. Her research focuses on risk assessment for reoffending, especially sexual and intimate partner violence. She’s helped develop tools like Static-99R and VRAG-R, and has earned multiple early career awards in both Canada and the United States.
Dr. Elizabeth L. Jeglic is a clinical psychologist, professor at John Jay College, and expert in sexual violence prevention, grooming, and abuse. She consults on legal cases, has authored multiple books, published over 180 works, and is frequently cited in major media. She blogs for Psychology Today.
Dr. Andrew M. Smith, Associate Professor at Iowa State University, researches memory, judgment, and decision-making at the psychology-law interface, with a focus on eyewitness identification and deception detection. A rising star in psychological science, he has 31 publications and funding from major agencies, including the FBI and NSF.
Gerald Young is a Full Professor of Psychology at York University’s Glendon College and a Fellow of APS and APA. He founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of Psychological Injury and Law (2008-2024) and has received lifetime achievement awards from APA and CPA. An author, keynote speaker, and Supreme Court expert witness, his most recent book is Handbook of Psychological Injury and Law (2025). His practice focuses on rehabilitation, family therapy, and disability assessment.
Dr. Shura, a board-certified neuropsychologist at Salisbury VA and MA-MIRECC, researches post-deployed veterans and trains psychology fellows. He directs the MA-MIRECC Neurocognition Lab and Neuropsychology Fellowship, assesses veterans with TBI, and serves as an assistant professor at Wake Forest. He also consults on disability claims in private practice.
