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. 2023 Aug;29(3):255-271.
doi: 10.1037/law0000394. Epub 2023 Jul 13.

Recommendations for the Use of Telepsychology in Psychology-Law Practice and Research: A Statement by American Psychology-Law Society (APA Division 41)

Ashley B Batastini  1 , Michelle R Guyton  2 , Paula A Bernhard  3 , Johanna B Folk  4 , Sean B Knuth  5 , Eileen A Kohutis  6 , Alexandra Lugo  7 , Michael L Stanfill  8 , Chriscelyn M Tussey  9
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Recommendations for the Use of Telepsychology in Psychology-Law Practice and Research: A Statement by American Psychology-Law Society (APA Division 41)

Ashley B Batastini et al. Psychol Public Policy Law. 2023 Aug.

Abstract

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent impact on psychological work, Division 41 of the American Psychological Association convened a taskforce to provide guidance to its membership regarding the use of technology for practice and research at the intersection of psychology and law. Drawing from existing research in psychology-law and beyond, as well as the first-hand experience of taskforce members, this document outlines foundational guidance to apply technology to forensic and correctional work while acknowledging these settings provide unique challenges to ethical practice. The recommendations provide support for psychologists involved in assessment, treatment, training, and research. However, these recommendations may not exhaustively apply to all areas of psycholegal practice or all forms of technology. Further, these recommendations are intended to be consulted in conjunction with other professional practice guidelines, emerging research, and policy changes that impact the integration of technologies into this work.

Keywords: corrections; forensic; psycholegal; recommendations; teleassessment; telepsychology.

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