I study memory in the legal system.

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With colleagues from around the world, I investigate and advise on methods to improve the accuracy of rape complainant statements and testimony, collaborate with rape survivors to document and preserve memory evidence; and develop novel lineup procedures to increase the accuracy and reliability of eyewitness identification.

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To find out more, read my articles and blog, and get in touch.

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I've published on:

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• How the past sexual behaviour of rape complainants has nothing to do with false rape accusations

• Why victims blame themselves for rape if they were alcohol intoxicated during the attack -- and shouldn't

• Indicators of eyewitness/victim memory reliability 

• Why memory evidence given by victims who were alcohol-intoxicated can be just as strong as sober victims

• How to improve accuracy in other race/ethnicity identifications

• The prevalence of alcohol and other drugs among witnesses and defendants in violent crimes

• How lineup identification ability develops from childhood to adolescence

• How eyewitness attention and memory are affected by the presence of a weapon during a crime

• The preservation and protection of memory evidence in low resource environments

• How eyewitness/victim memory influences prosecutorial decision making in cases like rape

 

Visit my Publications page to find out more about my research.

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For legal practitioners, medical professionals or victims of sexual assault, abuse or violence, my resources pages contain useful links and guidance.