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Post-conviction polygraph testing of sex offenders
Don Grubin1, Maxim Kamenskov2, R Gregg Dwyer3
1a Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne , UK.
International Review of Psychiatry (Abingdon, England)
|March 28, 2019
Summary
Post-conviction polygraph testing of sex offenders (PCSOT) is widely used in the US and increasingly in the UK, but rarely elsewhere. This article examines PCSOT
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminology
- Legal Psychology
Background:
- Post-conviction polygraph testing of sex offenders (PCSOT) is a prevalent practice in the United States.
- Its application is expanding in England and Wales, though it remains uncommon globally.
- This practice is often debated within legal and psychological communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the nature and objectives of PCSOT.
- To review existing research on the efficacy and validity of PCSOT.
- To explore the controversies and ethical considerations surrounding its use.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on PCSOT.
- Analysis of legal and psychological frameworks governing polygraph use.
- Examination of case law and professional guidelines.
Main Results:
- PCSOT aims to assess treatment compliance and risk reduction in sex offenders.
- Research on PCSOT efficacy yields mixed results, with debates on its predictive validity.
- Significant ethical and legal controversies persist regarding its application and interpretation.
Conclusions:
- PCSOT is a tool with potential utility but significant limitations and controversies.
- Further rigorous research is needed to establish its reliability and validity.
- The practice requires careful consideration of ethical implications and legal standards.
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