{"product_id":"trial-consulting-american-psychologylaw-society-series","title":"Trial Consulting (American Psychology-Law Society Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn its roughly 25 years of existence  the trial consulting profession has grown dramatically in membership  recognition  and breadth of practice. What began as a small activist group of social scientists volunteering their expertise to assist in the defense of Vietnam War protestors has evolved into a diverse set of professionals from a range of educational and professional backgrounds.  In spite of such enormous growth  the work of trial consultants has gone largely unexamined. Trial Consulting takes an in-depth look at the primary activities of trial consultants  including witness preparation  focus groups and mock trials  jury selection  change of venue surveys  and attorney presentation style. It also examines the professions struggle to define itself  resisting certification and licensure requirements and settling instead for a set of practice standards. The authors draw upon empirical and other scholarly work in the social sciences  recommended \"best practices\" from trial lawyers  and the written and spoken recommendations and reflections of the trial consultants themselves. Addressing a broad spectrum of topics ranging from handwriting analysis to medical malpractice cases  they also suggest reforms for improving the profession and the efficacy of the trial consultant in the courtroom. The result is a critical analysis of what trial consulting truly adds to  and detracts from  the administration of justice.  This book is an indispensable guide for practicing and aspiring trial consultants as well as the judges  attorneys  and psychologists who work with them. Trial Consulting provides a thought-provoking statement on the state of the profession  and students and professionals alike will benefit from the challenges it offers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44954776764469,"sku":"ByrdShop_0195183096","price":80.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780195183092.jpg?v=1770283723","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/trial-consulting-american-psychologylaw-society-series","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}