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Perspective on Sensory What is sensory deprivation, and how is it used? The more important question may turn out to be, how is it hurting people rather than rehabilitating prisoners and keeping us safe? In this issue, G. I. Wilson looks at the impact of things like solitary confinement, isolation, and supermax housing units on prisoners' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Far from reprimanding prisoners or coaxing them into
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confessing, sensory deprivation techniques may make people hostile, provoke uncontrolled outbursts, cause hallucinations and psychosis, and frequently result in
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false confessions. G. I. Wilson considers the role courts play in sensory deprivation techniques and calls for further research to lesson the impact of sensory deprivation
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on incarcerated individuals. Then, Gerald Cooke brings us into the realm of psychological-neuropsychological testing to find out how it's used in capital cases and examines the factors judges and juries consider when deciding whether to impose the death sentence.
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Free Continuing By: G. I. Wilson The impact of sensory deprivation on physical and mental well-being is of great interest to mental health and legal professionals, especially as it pertains to solitary confinement, supermax housing units, and isolation. Extreme sensory deprivation and solitary confinement may result in hallucinations and cognitive miscues eroding one's ability to participate in judicial proceedings, interviews, interrogations, or even factfinding efforts. Forensic professionals must not lose sight of the dark side of sensory deprivation techniques.
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Ask the Experts This month we ask our experts... After a forensic investigation for a client reveals significant indicia of embezzlement, what is the
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This article focuses on how psychological-neuropsychological testing can be utilized in capital cases. Statutory and case law provide the legal parameters regarding the application of test findings to assessment of the mitigating factors a jury or judge must consider in determining whether to impose the death sentence. The article also discusses what background records and information are needed and what steps must be taken in arranging evaluations in prison settings where capital defendants are housed. The various tests are described. Two case studies illustrate how the evaluation has to address the specifics of the case.
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Dr Rogers (pictured left, with Mishka) co-hosts a community television program "You and Your Pets" and is a forensic science and toxicology editor for the professional magazine, Veterinary Practice Today. He is active in clinical veterinary medicine, forensics and is available for lectures for both law enforcement and veterinary professionals. Current consultations include interactions with both prosecutors and defense
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Franklin County (Pa.) Coroner Jeffrey R. Conner CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Franklin County (Pa.) Coroner Jeffrey R. Conner has announced he will seek re-election in the 2015 election cycle.
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Before becoming coroner 15 years ago, Conner was chief deputy coroner for 12 years, and served before that as a deputy coroner under Franklin County Coroner Herman P. Bender, now deceased, according to a news release. Conner said he has directed more than 8,500 deathrelated incidents in the past 15 years, including homicides, suicides, and accidental and natural deaths.
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