Would you hand over your unlocked cellphone to a stranger? Think about all the things you access on your phone – text messages, website...

Imagine a child in an interview with an investigator about an alleged child sexual assault. The investigator is trying to figure out the...

As artificial intelligence (AI) marches forward into the future, it is expanding into many corners of society, including the legal...

Although in many states juvenile criminal records are supposed to be sealed once the juvenile turns 18, this is not always consistently...

As many of us can remember, adolescence is a stage of life marked by contradictions. Teens are treated like adults in some cases and like...

Nearly every criminal conviction in the U.S. is the result of an accepted plea deal. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, but it...

Imagine, it’s your first day of school. You feel a mix of emotions, both excitement, and dismay. As soon as you enter school grounds, you...

Our criminal justice system hinges on the constitutional right to a fair trial for everyone; however, the structure in which court...

In the United States, around 60,000 juveniles are placed in prisons and jails daily. Research shows that adolescents are less likely to...

The public's perceptions of police differ by age, race, and location. As a child, one learns at school that they are part of the justice...

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the lifestyles of many individuals at a global level. The consequences have not only been...

Tips on preparing for the GRE.

Review of Chorn & Kovera (2019) - Variations in Reliability and Validity Do Not Influence Judge, Attorney, and Mock Juror Decisions

The human mind, although complex and intelligent, is prone to cognitive errors. We often overestimate our ability to think clearly and...

Through the advancement of technology, algorithmic tools have become widespread and are currently being implemented in the criminal...

Tips on accepting a graduate school offer, moving, and starting graduate school. Additional information on costs of starting graduate school

Tips on interviewing and selecting the graduate program that is the right fit.

Information on who to ask for a letter of recommendation and what information to provide. Information about getting involved in research.

Please read Should I Go To Graduate School? before reading this post. I also recommend reading Dr. Reed's background to give you context....

I recommend reading the first blog post in this series which provides information about Dr. Reed's background for context. Before...