The Value of Crime Scene and Site Visitation by Forensic Psychologists and Psychiatrists

• Published in: Journal of forensic sciences Vol. 58; no. 3; pp. 719 - 723
• Main Authors: Mohandie, Kris, Meloy, J. Reid
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.05.2013; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Accuracy; Credibility; Crime; crime scene examination; Criminal Psychology; Criminals - psychology; Decision making; Documentation; forensic mental health techniques; Forensic Psychiatry; forensic psychology; forensic psychology data gathering; forensic science; Humans; Mental health; Motivation; Professional Role; site visits

Site visits and crime scene visitation by forensic psychologists and psychiatrists may enhance the accuracy and credibility of their forensic work in criminal, civil, and other important contexts. This ethically sound technique of after‐the‐fact data collection and verification offers numerous poten...