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    Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) and the Criminal Justice System: A Forensic Neuroscience and Neurocriminological Perspective

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    Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is a serious brain condition due to a thiamine deficiency (i.e., vitamin B1) that is primarily caused by chronic alcohol consumption and malnutrition. WKS consists of two stages. First, the acute phase (i.e., Wernicke’s encephalopathy) is characterized […]

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    Event Series Policy and Legislative Meet-Up

    Policy and Legislative Meet-Up

    Virtual Virtual Event
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical, working session—not a webinar. Together, we will: Workshop active campaigns involving statutes, rules, budget advocacy, and administrative reforms. Exchange model bill language, fiscal notes, one-pagers, and testimony templates. Coordinate strategy on […]

    Event Series Policy and Legislative Meet-Up

    Policy and Legislative Meet-Up

    Virtual Virtual Event
    Virtual Event Virtual Event

    This 60-minute virtual gathering is designed as a practical, working session—not a webinar. Together, we will: Workshop active campaigns involving statutes, rules, budget advocacy, and administrative reforms. Exchange model bill language, fiscal notes, one-pagers, and testimony templates. Coordinate strategy on […]

    How Sleep and Fatigue Shape False Confessions and Criminal Culpability

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    Description Sleep disruption and the resulting fatigue are a universal human challenge, yet their impact on the outcomes of the criminal justice system is neglected or misunderstood. In this vein, emerging evidence suggests that sleep-related fatigue can undermine the fidelity […]

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    Reviewing Minor Records: Was it Child Maltreatment?

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    Description Medical records can be intimidating and tedious for any criminal attorney or investigator to review, especially when it comes to possible child abuse. This session will be an overview of the various types of child maltreatment, as well as […]

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