RPsych Rechtspsychologie

The article addresses the question of whether forensic psychological credibility assessments (Glaubhaftigkeitsgutachten), which are established in criminal proceedings for evaluating witness testimonies, can be used in parliamentary committees of...

The aim of the following paper is to present the heuristics and theory of a philosophical-hermeneutic risk analysis developed by the author in cooperation with the Federal Criminal Police Office (Germany), as well as to explain it extended...

Recidivism among sex offenders is a particular focus of public and criminal policy attention and shapes the debate on how to deal with this group of offenders. Against this backdrop, this article provides an overview of selected evidence-based...

This article explores legal psychology aspects of interview techniques in internal investigations, with a particular focus on #MeToo related misconduct. In situations without existing written or material evidence and cases essentially reduced to a...

The following article examines the anchoring in reality, identity formation, and the thoughts and imagination of young homicidal offenders. Drawing on scientific studies on media influence on aggression and so-called biopsychosocial developmental...

To ensure fair court proceedings and forensic psychological evaluations, individuals with limited or no language proficiency require high-quality, professional interpretation services. However, despite the numerous challenges associated with this...

A case of suspected amok threats in the policing context illustrates as a practical example the challenges, options, and limitations of interagency cooperation in the prevention of juvenile delinquency. The case highlights in particular the...

Workplace sexual harassment has been shown to have severe consequences for both organizations and employees. The phenomenon is widely recognized, with evidence suggesting that women and younger individuals are disproportionately affected. Risk...

Cross-border internal investigations are the new standard in the world of compliance. In the age of global companies that must meet the growing demands of national as well as international regulators, there is often no way around cross-border...