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Maximizing the usefulness of hypnosis in forensic investigative settings
Neil S Hibler1, Alan W Scheflin
1Special Psychological Services Group, Fairfax, Virginia, USA. email@policepsychology.com
Abstract:
This is an article written for mental health professionals interested in using investigative hypnosis with law enforcement agencies in the effort to enhance the memory of witnesses and victims. Discussion focuses on how to work with law enforcement agencies so as to control for factors that can interfere with recall. Specifics include what police need to know about how to conduct case review, to prepare interviewees, to conduct interviews, and what to do with the results. Case examples are used to illustrate applications of this guidance in actual investigations.
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