Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology

In this episode of Forensic Briefs, Dr. Dave DeMatteo joins us to unravel the complex history and evolving future of the Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology. From their 1991 origins to the current revision process, we explore why these guidelines matter, how they intersect with the APA ethics code, and the surprising legal implications in jurisdictions like Pennsylvania. Dr. DeMatteo shares what it’s like to navigate APA’s procedural labyrinth, why some guidelines may carry more weight than intended, and what changes might be coming in areas like multiple relationships, diversity, test security, and bias.