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This fourth of the Psychlaw.net five part series gives attorneys and mental health professionals the scientific knowledge and courtroom tactics needed to defend those facing junk science in their cases. The Psychlaw.net faculty have used the “Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome” and an example of the junk science folks often face in these difficult cases. Dr. Randy Rand, a noted California psychologist and Ms. Carin Johnson an experienced bay area attorney join Dr. Lorandos and Mr. Clancy to demonstrate how to present and debunk junk science. Using actual prosecution courtroom testimony, as well as a presentation format developed by Dr. Lorandos and the Clancy Litigation Group, this seminar provides step by step training in how to take on junk science like the “Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome” and teach judges and juries how to see through it.

Seminar 4 is available in Window Media Streaming Video
(see system requirements)

Introduction and Contents
This seminar discusses how the prosecution uses syndromes and junk science:

Syndrome Evidence and Junk Science:
• What is Junk Science?
• Historical Problems Combating Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome
• Early Attempts to Combat CSAAS
• DA's Counter to Early Attempts by Defense
• "A Confirmatory Bias Model"
• Direct Testimony of Prosecutions Expert Witness
• The Defense Stategy for Cross Examination
• Cross Examination of the Prosecution Expert Witness

Comments on What has Been Accompished– Direct Examination of Defense Expert:
• A Dangerous Suggestive Theory
• A Confirmatory Bias Model
• Rejected by Scientific Community
• Teaching the Jury Using Model Boards
• Confirmatory Bias Model v. Forensic Model

Comparing CSAAS to False Allegations– Handling Prosecution Cross Examination:
• Countering Bogus Numbers
• Countering Slime Attacks
• Evaluation of What Has Been Accomplished
• More Resources

Seminar 4 is available on DVD, and can be purchased by downloading this order form (in PDF).

Continuing Legal Education Credits and Seminars
These Continuing Legal Education Seminars have each been approved for Continuing Legal
Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of one credit per one seminar
hour. Psychlaw.net certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved educational activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California.
A Historical Perspective has been approved for Criminal Law Specialization and Family Law Specialization Units. For Specialization Credits, please call (734) 327-5030 for further information.

Continuing Legal Education Teaching Seminars
Dr. Lorandos and Mr. Clancy are available for educational presentations to local bar associations. They may be contacted at (743) 327-5030. may be contacted at (925) 256-4600. Teaching Seminars are accredited for MCLE credits.

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