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The Power of Suggestion: What Justice Professionals Need to Know When Questioning Witnesses

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Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Webinar

Our recollections for events we experience can be influenced by other sources of suggested information. This webinar will provide an overview of the strengths and weaknesses of eyewitness memory, and factors associated with child and adult witnesses adopting suggested information. Participants will learn the following: How recollections for events can be affected by exposure to post-event information. The effect of trauma and stress on eyewitness memory. Factors that affect suggestibility. Investigative techniques that enhance eyewitness accuracy.

Date Created: December 20, 2022