Welcome to the website for the 2013 Annual Conference of the American Psychology-Law Society!

The 2013 Annual Conference of the American Psychology-Law Society will be held at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower in Portland, Oregon on March 7-9, 2013.  The Conference will begin the morning of Thursday, March 7th and will run through Saturday, March 9th, 2013. Mark your calendars now!

Please use the tabs above to access for information about the 2013 Conference.  Announcements and new information will also be posted here

The conference program is now available. You can view and download the program as a PDF file by clicking on this link.   There is also a conference mobile app. View the conference program, search for particular speakers, mark your favorite presentations ahead of time, tweet about the conference. (#apls2013) After March 1st the app will be available at http://m.twoppy.com/APLS2013/

Students and Early Career Professionals: Ever wanted to meet a certain “big name” person, but haven’t had the chance to make the introduction yourself? Want to seek advice from a professional you admire, but haven’t had the opportunity to meet him or her? Please register for the AP-LS Networking Social: Connecting ECPs and Students with Luminaries in the Field (link to PDF with more information)  Participation in this event requires pre-registration via e-mail by Monday, February 11.

APLS 2013 Conference Registration is now available.  The early-bird registration price ends on January 31, 2013.  Current registration costs are $245 for Members, $180 for Early Career Professionals, $65 for Students, $330 for Non members, $115 for Student non members, and $25 for an APLS Student Member who is a first author presenter. To register for the conference please visit: https://cyberstore1.apa.org/cyb/cli/casinterface1/aplsreg/

The All Academic website for the 2013 APLS Annual Conference in Portland Oregon is: http://convention2.allacademic.com/one/apls/apls13/   You can now view and search a preliminary program through the submission web site.  Please login using your 2012 All Academic Account. If you have forgotten your username or password, please DO NOT create a new account. Instead, retrieve your information using the links at the bottom right of the page

 

Explore Portland with colleagues on a 5km fun run! The route crosses two stunning Portland bridges and takes you along both sides of the Willamette river, adjacent to downtown Portland. FRIDAY MARCH 8TH 2013 at 7:00 am  COST: $25.00, INCLUDES FUN RUN DRY FIT T-SHIRT!

To join the run, Download this registration form and return it by email: APLS@ec.rr.com   The registration deadline for the run is February 1, 2013


 
For more information about the 2013 Conference, please contact the AP-LS Conference Co-Chairs, Stephanie Madon and Jen Woolard at apls2013conference@gmail.com 

Conference Programming

The All Academic website for the 2013 APLS Annual Conference in Portland Oregon is: http://convention2.allacademic.com/one/apls/apls13/   Please login using your 2012 All Academic Account. If you have forgotten your username or password, please DO NOT create a new account. Instead, retrieve your information using the links at the bottom right of the page

You can browse and search the preliminary conference program through the All Academic web site.

 

Instructions for Presenters

1. Setting Up Your Poster

The dimensions of the poster boards are 4' high x 8' wide (1.2 m high x 2.4 m wide).

Friday night and Saturday night poster sessions run from 6:30pm to 8pm. Posters for these sessions can be hung any time after 4pm, and must be removed by 8:30pm.

The Saturday afternoon poster session runs from 12:30pm to 2pm. Posters for this session can be hung any time after 11am, and must be removed by 3:30pm.

 2. Preparing Your Paper Presentation 

Each room will have a laptop PC with Microsoft Office 2010 (Powerpoint) available. Please bring your presentation slides on a USB drive.  Although we plan to have some available, it is a good idea to bring pushpins for your poster.

 



Workshops

Pre-Conference Continuing Education Workshops
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013  

Full-Day Workshops
(Choose either Workshop A, Workshop B, or Workshop C)

○ Workshop A –  Improving Clinical Judgment and Decision Making in Forensic Psychological Evaluation, Randy Otto, Ph.D., ABPP

This workshop focuses on improving forensic psychological evaluations and reports describing them by 1) reconsidering the case conceptualization process psychologists employ in forensic contexts, 2) reviewing research regarding expert testimony and bias, 3) reviewing research regarding  judgment and decision making and associated errors that may occur in forensic evaluation contexts, and 4) providing strategies for neutralizing bias and decision making errors. 

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify an approach/process for conceptualizing and putting into place a strategy for forensic examinations;
  2. Discuss factors present in forensic context that may bias examiners;
  3. Identify/list decision making phenomena that may impact psychologists’ decision making and errors that may occur as a result, including-but not limited to-a) forensic identification and affiliation bias, b) availability heuristic, c) primacy and regency effects, d) over-reliance on memory, e) mis-estimation of co variation, f) failure to consider base rates, g) the over-significance of exotic or uncommon events,  h) misperception of configurable and complex configurable analysis, and g) problems associated with unstructured clinical judgment;
  4.  List a minimum of 5 actions psychologists can take when conducting forensic evaluations, conceptualizing cases and writing reports that will neutralize problematic phenomena and minimize decision making errors.

This workshop is at the intermediate level.  

Time/Credits: 8:30am – 12:00 pm/1:00 pm - 4:30pm/ 7 CE Credits

○ Workshop B – Developmental Pathways to Conduct Disorder: Implications for Understanding and Treating Severely Aggressive and Antisocial Youth, Paul J. Frick, Ph.D.

This one-day workshop will focus on recent research investigating the many different pathways through which children may develop a propensity to act in an antisocial and aggressive manner and the implications of this research for both diagnosis and treatment of antisocial individuals.  Antisocial and aggressive youths are a significant concern for the juvenile justice system, the education system, and the mental health system.   Despite the fact that a great deal of research has been conducted with such youths, interventions provided in each of these systems have often not been guided by this research.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the large number of risk factors that have been associated with severe antisocial and aggressive behavior in youth and how these risk factors may differ across subgroups of antisocial youth;
  2. Identify the importance of callous-unemotional traits for designating one important subgroup of antisocial youth;
  3. Identify current proposals for the DSM-5 integrating callous-unemotional traits into Diagnostic Criteria;
  4.  Identify the implications of research on the many different development pathways to Antisocial behavior for assessing youth;
  5. Identify the implications of this research for designing more effective prevention and  treatment programs for antisocial, delinquent, and aggressive youth.

This workshop is at the intermediate level.

Time/Credits: 8:30am - 12:00 pm/ 1:00 pm - 4:30pm/ 7 CE Credits

○ Workshop C – Trauma-Informed Care in Forensic Settings, Amanda Zelechoski, J.D., Ph.D.

This workshop is designed for practitioners and scholars, experienced professionals and students. Participants will become well-acquainted with the nature and impact of trauma exposure on forensic populations, as well as trauma-informed strategies for intervention. Features will include an interactive case presentation and discussion format, a specific segment focused on the relationship between trauma and gang membership, a video presentation depicting a conversation with inmates about trauma, and a roundtable discussion about current and future directions in research related to the intersection of trauma and forensic settings.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the domains of functioning impacted by trauma exposure and relevance to current functioning and behavior in incarcerated populations;
  2. Identify key targets of intervention for building a trauma-informed correctional system;
  3.  Discuss specific trauma-informed intervention strategies relevant to correctional, mental health,  and case management staff;
  4.  Describe the current research related to intervening with this complex population; and
  5.  Highlight the impact of working with traumatized populations on personal and professional functioning.

This workshop is at the beginning/intermediate level.

Time/Credits: 8:30am - 12:00 pm/ 1:00 pm - 4:30pm/ 7 CE Credits

COST: FULL-DAY WORKSHOP (all rates in U.S. Dollars)

  Before
Jan. 11, 2013		 On or after
Jan. 12, 2013
Member $170.00 $195.00
Non Member $225.00 $250.00
Student Member $80.00 $90.00
Student Non Member  $105.00  $115.00

HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS: Workshops D, E

Workshop D – How to Present Statistical Information to Judges and Jurors,  Kathy Pezdek, Ph.D.

Workshop will be directed to psychologists who testify in court on the basis of psychological science research. Although findings of psychological science research are typically reported statistically, Judges and jurors are not adept at comprehending and correctly interpreting statistical information. Workshop will focus on helping psychologists “bridge this gap,” and apply findings, research and practices that are well-established in the discipline.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify core scientific research relevant to testimony;
  2. Distill core findings from this scientific research;
  3. Present these findings as simply as possible;
  4. Develop techniques for presenting quantitative findings non-quantitatively;
  5. Use metaphors effectively.

This workshop is at the beginner to intermediate level.  

Time/Credits: 8:30am-12:00 pm / 3.5 CE Credits

o   Workshop E – Things That Jurors (and Judges) Ought to Know About Eyewitness Reliability, Steven Penrod, J.D., Ph.D

Program will cover major research findings that are relevant to judge and jury assessments of the reliability of eyewitness identifications.  Topics will include eyewitness performance as revealed in archival research, and experimental and meta-analytic findings with respect to the influence of crime, witness and perpetrator characteristics, and police identification procedures on witness performance.  Consideration will be given to features of research that affect admissibility of expert testimony and to recent leading court opinions.

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Describe eyewitness research findings;
  2. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of research findings;
  3. List factors promoting admissibility of research findings;
  4. Identify the ways and extent to which findings can be communicated in the courtroom;
  5. Identify recent changes in the law regarding the use of eyewitness research findings in court.

This workshop is at the intermediate level.

Time/Credits: 1:00 pm-4:30 pm/ 3.5 CE Credits
 

COST: HALF-DAY WORKSHOP (all rates in U.S. Dollars)

  Before
Jan. 11, 2013		 On or after
Jan. 12, 2013
Member $90.00 $100.00
Non Member $120.00 $130.00
Student Member $40.00 $50.00
Student Non Member  $55.00  $65.00

 



Information about Portland

For additional information regarding Portland go to the the following website: www.travelportland.com

Portland International Airport (PDX): Traveling to Portland Oregon

Travelers have named Portland International Airport (PDX) the best airport in the United States four out of the last five years in the Condé Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards.

Getting To And From The Airport

The airport is located nine miles north of downtown Portland and is conveniently connected to the city center via MAX light rail train.

Light Rail

The MAX light rail Red Line is the easiest way to travel to and from the airport. Here are some quick facts: The trip between the airport and downtown Portland takes about 38 minutes. An adult ticket costs $2.50 (Youth $1.65, Honored Citizen $1).  MAX ticket machines return change in coins, so small bills are recommended. You can roll your luggage on board. The first train of the day arrives at PDX at 4:45 a.m. The last train departs PDX at 11:58 p.m. The MAX station and ticket machines are located on the lower level, next to the south baggage claim area (turn right at the base of the escalator). View airport map. For complete schedules and more information, visit www.trimet.org/schedules/maxredline.htm.

Taxicabs

The average taxi fare from the airport to downtown is approximately $35 before gratuity. Radio Cab offers a discount with coupons available on their website. The one-way trip takes 20-30 minutes.

Shuttles

The Downtown Airport Express runs every 30 minutes and costs $14 one-way and $24 round-trip to downtown and Lloyd Center/Convention Center hotels. Other shuttle services are available, and many airport hotels provide free shuttles.

Union Station: Traveling to Portland Oregon

Union Station, with its elegant architecture, 50-foot-tall clock tower and cheerful “Go By Train” neon sign, is a Portland landmark.

The station is located at the foot of the Broadway Bridge in Old Town/Chinatown, just minutes from the center of downtown.  The Portland Transit Mall, which carries many bus lines, as well as the MAX light rail Green and Yellow lines, is one block from Union Station.

Union Station is served by three Amtrak intercity passenger trains: With three daily departures between Seattle and Portland, as well as daily service to Vancouver, B.C., and Eugene, Ore., the Amtrak Cascades is a convenient link to the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. The Coast Starlight operates daily, connecting the West Coast's most popular destination cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle. Running daily, the Empire Builder begins in Portland and heads east to Chicago with stops at Whitefish, Glacier National Park, Minot, Minneapolis, Milwaukee and other locations.

Portland Streetcar: Getting Around Portland

You can easily travel between the cultural attractions of downtown, the galleries and restaurants of the Pearl District and the boutiques of Northwest Portland — all on the sleek and modern Portland Streetcar. The streetcar line also serves Portland State University, RiverPlace and the Portland Aerial Tram.

Hours & Frequency

The streetcar operates from 5:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7:15 a.m.-11:45 p.m. Saturday, and 7:15 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday. The streetcar runs approximately every 15 minutes. Arrival times are posted on real-time electronic signs at most streetcar stops.

Fares & How to Pay

  • A two-hour adult streetcar ticket costs $1 and can be purchased onboard any streetcar.
  • An all-day adult streetcar pass costs $5 and can be purchased onboard any streetcar.
  • You can also buy TriMet tickets onboard the streetcar. These tickets are valid on MAX light rail trains and TriMet buses, as well as the streetcar, and cost $2.50 for two hours, or $5 for all-day.
  • Fare boxes on the streetcars accept coins and $1 and $5 dollar bills.
  • Tickets purchased on TriMet buses and MAX light rail are accepted on the streetcar.
  • Yellow validator boxes on the cars can be used to validate pre-purchased TriMet tickets.


Hotel

The 2013 Conference will be held at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower (921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR)

The APLS 2013 Hotel Registration Website is now available.  You may reserve a hotel room by clicking on this link.  The conference room rates are $145/night, and includes internet access. We are currently sold out of rooms in the main building of the hotel.  There are a few rooms remaining in the Executive Tower of the hotel for an extra $20/night.



Call for Student Volunteers

 If you are interested in being a student volunteer for the AP-LS 2013 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, please send an email to Kathy Gaskey, AP-LS Administrative Assistant (apls@ec.rr.com).   Currently, all volunteer positions are filled, but Kathy is compiling a wait list.

Similar to past conferences, volunteers will be providing assistance with the conference registration area and/or monitoring concurrent sessions throughout the conference.  We are asking for a commitment of 6-8 hours of volunteer time.

Kathy will be developing a volunteer schedule to cover the registration table/CE workshops (Wednesday through Friday) and the concurrent sessions (Thursday through Saturday).  This schedule will be sent to all volunteers for sign-up after the conference program is completed.

As a thank you for volunteering, student volunteers will get free registration for the conference. Kathy Gaskey, AP-LS administrative assistant (apls@ec.rr.com), will work with you to process your registration as a student volunteer.  All student volunteer registrations will be processed by Kathy.  

 

 



Exhibitors and Promotional Opportunities

We invite you to participate in the book exhibit, advertising in the program or conference bags, or sponsoring an event at the AP-LS 2013 Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. We anticipate approximately 800 participants, both domestic and international. The exhibitor tables will be set up in the main foyer of the conference centre.  

Exhibitor hours are:

  • Thursday, March 7th - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday, March 8th - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM  
  • Saturday, March 9th - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

To apply for exhibit space or conference advertising please contact Kathy Gaskey (apls@ec.rr.com). 

For more information, click here to view or download the Exhibitor Prospectus as a Word file