Legal Decision Lab

Dr. @KrystiaReed 's Legal Decision Lab at @UTEP

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UTEP is hiring an Assistant Professor in Legal Psychology!
https://t.co/OCHzN4wxgF

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This week, Dr. Reed gives advice about Letters of Recommendation - who to ask, how to ask, what to give them, and the importance of getting involved in research!
https://t.co/44DuJcAhsv

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Dr. Reed offers more tips on graduate school - this time how to apply!
https://t.co/HcryjBcGxw

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Congratulations to our very own Dr. Reed for being awarded a grant from the UTEP's University Research Institute! Read more in this wonderful article published in the prospector: https://t.co/67E0GvKNzy

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So proud of lab member @addiegrodriguez for her recent Washington Post perspective piece.

https://t.co/1hbcWdw8M3

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Incarcerated individuals are clearly at high risk during a global pandemic, and action must be taken.

Read more in our new blog post from LDL's RA, Aaron Balcazar! Featuring the awesome work from @j_enolouden and her lab!

https://t.co/0ukgtb5i2p

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Team Spotlight!

Brenda received her BS in mathematics with a concentration in statistics and a minor in psychology and
is now working towards an MS in Statistics. She is interested in data analysis and plans to work as an
analyst after graduation.

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The justice system can be difficult to navigate, especially for youths without parental help.

Read more in our newest post from Undergraduate RA, Cinthya Magallanes!

Link:https://t.co/38xoEygEca

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"Pretend that your favorite juvenile (child, other relative, friend) were arrested, would you know how to help them navigate the juvenile justice system?"

Read more in our new post from LDL's RA, Priscila Rodante

https://t.co/oOYyQhsWJM

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Such terrible news. RBG and her work fighting for women's rights paved the way for so many women to achieve greatness. The majority of our lab owe so many of our opportunities to her. She will be so, so missed.

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87 https://t.co/V0b7oSFYPy

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We are so happy to be back at work in our newly improved lab!

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"Having a fair jury is seen as a fundamental part of the justice system. However, as @LastWeekTonight highlighted, jury fairness is threatened at two key points in the jury process."

Read more in our newest post from LDL's Grad student, @gracehanzelin

https://t.co/kmzo0PgZe5

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The article title was edited for space. Here's the full title!

"Subjective Interpretation of “Objective” Video Evidence: Perceptions of Male Versus Female Police Officers’ Use-of-Force"

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New blog post!

Can we really view police body cam videos objectively? This week, LDL's lab manager, Rubi Gonzales, reviewed "Subjective Interpretation of “Objective” Video Evidence" from Salerno (@jessicasalerno5) and Sanchez.
https://t.co/XIcofPBZ5Z

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New blog post!

How can we make eyewitness identifications more reliable? This week, LDL's RA, Vanessa Rivero, reviewed "Policy and Procedure Recommendations for the Collection and Preservation of Eyewitness Evidence", from Wells and colleagues (2020).
https://t.co/H21XFpbRxj

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Check out our first blog post!

Does mathematical ability make you a better juror? This week, LDL's RA, Brenda Torres, reviewed "Numeracy in the Jury Box" from Helm and colleagues (2019).

https://t.co/eoXS5RPGft