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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law

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A quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by the American Psychological Association. www.apa.org/pubs/journals/law

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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Meet the 2026 Editorial Team Welcome to Dr. Lindsey Wylie, JD, PhD! #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law | @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PPPL seeks 2 ed fellows for a 12-month term beginning 1/1/27. Position includes a stipend of $1,000 USD. These positions are for early-career psychologists who will bring experiential diversity. Apply by 11/1/2026. For more info and to apply: shorturl.at/XeH3Y #psychlaw
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Do anti-bias jury instructions work as intended? A large mock jury study found that anti-bias and race-based instructions inconsistently reduced bias—and sometimes produced counterintuitive effects. 🔗 Read article here: doi.org/10.1037/law0... #psychlaw #lawpsych | @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Drawing on in-depth interviews, new research examines transgender & gender-diverse people’s experiences in the Canadian carceral system following the 2022 implementation of Commissioner’s Directive 100. 🔗 doi.org/10.1037/law0... #PsychLaw #LawPsych | @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Risk assessments are increasingly visible in criminal legal systems worldwide, but concerns remain about whether they may unfairly influence sentencing outcomes. Recent research examines this critical question. 🔗 Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0... #psychlaw #lawpsych | @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
New research finds that bills named after victims (eponymous legislation) may receive greater support than comparable legislation w/o a named narrative, regardless of policy quality or effectiveness. Read more: doi.org/10.1037/law0... #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Miranda warnings are among the most recognizable legal protections in the U.S., but how do they function in practice? Findings from a recent systematic review and meta-analysis offer insights: 🔗 doi.org/10.1037/law0... #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Meet the Editorial Team Join us in welcoming Dr. Robyn Mooney, one of our 2026 Editorial Fellows! #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
How does the legal system understand human memory? Research argues that early memory tests offer more reliable insights than traditional courtroom practices, w/ direct implications for policy & practice. 🔗 awspntest.apa.org/fulltext/2026-99536-001.html #psychlaw #lawpsych @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Meet the Editorial Team Welcome back to Dr. Andrea Avila, JD, PhD! Dr. Avila previously served as one of our outstanding 2024 Editorial Fellows, and we’re delighted to have her return as an Associate Editor. #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Recent findings from a national correspondence audit experiment show that people who have been wrongfully convicted continue to face major barriers to reentry. 🔗 Read the full article here: psycnet.apa.org/record/2027-... #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Rebecca Helm, one of our amazing associate editors. Welcome, Dr.@rebeccakhelm.bsky.social! #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law @apajournals.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
In response to the rapid expansion of technology during COVID-19, APA Division 41 convened a taskforce to offer foundational guidance on integrating tech into psych-law. 💡 Read for free here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202... #psychology #law #psychlaw #lawpsych @apajournals.bsky.social
A computer sits on a desk. The computer has a yellow screen and text that reads "Recommendations for the use of telepsychology in psychology-law practice and research" in large white font.
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Power dynamics at the outset of divorce matter and can shape the entire process. Findings suggest that even as imbalances shrink over time, their effects persist. 🔗 Read the open-access article: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202... #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
What leads some drivers to repeated dangerous road traffic behaviors? Research findings point to new directions for road safety interventions grounded in behavioral science. 🔗 Read open-access article here: psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202... #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Machine learning can detect patterns—but can it detect deception? A newly published replication of a landmark study on linguistic cues in 911 homicide calls suggests the answer is "no".... at least, not reliably.   🔗 Read the full article: psycnet.apa.org/record/2026-... #psychlaw #lawpsych
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Heidi Liu, one of our amazing Editorial Fellows! #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
When evidence advances, why doesn’t courtroom culture? While federal initiatives emphasize forensic DNA testing in sexual assault cases, findings indicate that victim-survivors' courtroom experiences remain largely unchanged. 👉 Read the full article: tinyurl.com/4k9tdc9f #psychlaw #lawpsych
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Stephanie Cárdenas, PhD, one of our amazing Editorial Fellows! @stephaniecardenas.bsky.social #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Clinical override is common in actuarial risk assessment—but does it actually improve outcomes?   Findings show that when assessors alter predetermined offender risk levels, it decreases accuracy & reduces predictive validity. Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/5wey4dsf #psychlaw #lawpsych
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Meet the Editorial Board: This week we're returning to our series with Dr. Teresa Silva, Ph.D., one of our Associate Editors! #psychlaw #lawpsych #psychology #law
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Policies limiting immigration are often justified based on the idea that immigrants are more prone to violence. The evidence says otherwise. New research finds that immigrants in custody show lower criminogenic risk than U.S.-born citizens.   Read here: doi.org/10.1037/law0... #psychlaw #lawpsych
Photo of a fence with dirt and bushes in in the foreground. Text is overlayed with the words "Regardless of legal status, immigrants to the United States have lower levels of criminogenic risk factors than U.S.-born citizens at similar stages of the criminal legal system".
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PPPL 2026 Editorial Board Deadline: October 1, 2025 Find editorial board position descriptions, required qualifications, & how to apply here: osf.io/fcmvj We're also seeking 2 early career editorial fellows, find more info here: osf.io/9ebrm #psychlaw #lawpsych
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Does the Considering Offender Probability in Statements (COPS) Scale allow law enforcement to distinguish between guilty and innocent people placing 911 homicide calls? Research from the FBI BAU and Villanova University suggests it does not. Read a summary from the authors: bit.ly/3DgM3dL
Picture of a hand holding a phone and dialing 911. Below, text reads "Studies from the FBI and Villanova University find that the Considering Offender Probability Statements (COPS) Scale fails to reliably discriminate between guilty and innocent 911 callers".
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. @tessneal.bsky.social, Ph.D., our incoming editor in chief!
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Kara Moore, Ph.D., one of our associate editors! @moorepsych.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Kat Albrecht, J.D., Ph.D., one of our associate editors! @katalbrecht.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Meet the Editorial Board: Next up is Dr. Jason Chin, J.D., Ph.D., one of our associate editors! @jasonchin.bsky.social
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
Meet Dr. Tina Zottoli, PhD, one of our associate editors!
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 25/10/2024
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: PPPL seeks 2 ed fellows for a 12-month term beginning 1/1/25. Position includes a stipend of $1,000 USD per fellow. These positions are for early-career psychologists from historically underrepresented groups. Apply by 11/1/2024. For more info and to apply: shorturl.at/XeH3Y
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
Today is the second installment of our Meet the Editorial Board series. Meet Dr. Andrea Avila, J.D., Ph.D., one of our editorial fellows!
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 11/10/2024
Today is the first installment of our Meet the Editorial Board series. Each week, we’ll be introducing a member of the PPPL Editorial Board. First up is Dr. Mikaela Spruill, Ph.D., one of our editorial fellows!
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Psychology, Public Policy, and Law @pppl-journal.bsky.social · 04/10/2024
Welcome to the account for PPPL! We are a unique journal published by the American Psychological Assn, providing a forum in which to critically evaluate the contributions of psychology & related disciplines to public policy & legal issues (& vice versa). We aim to post journal-related content often.
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