Forensic Research and Psycholegal Services
While it may be easy to do a simple google search to answer questions, most people are not able to distinguish between research that is current, valid, and reliable and that which is inaccurate and “fake news.” They often also fail to adequately interpret the methodology and findings of research that they locate. Most research and literature is technical, difficult to understand, and even more difficult to apply to your unique personal or professional situation. Dr. Burke’s specialized experience and training offers you the opportunity to benefit from the research without having to spend hours sifting through the 90 million studies and articles that exist to answer your simple questions, while also being confident the research you are provided with is peer-reviewed and reliable.
Dr. Burke is also skilled in psycholegal strategy and trial consultation. She can assist in strategizing your case by examining discovery and evidience, and applying her knowledge and experience through the scope of a psychological lens.
During your free consultation, Dr. Burke will collect details about your project and allow you to decide how deep into the research you would like to go, and what you would like to accomplish, or how involved in a case you would like her to be.
Choose what service below best fits your need and contact Dr. Burke for a consultation and fee schedule.
Criminal Defense Cases
When you are tasked with defending a client’s constitutional rights and innocence, while guiding them through the judicial process, it can be advantageous to support your defense with current research on various subjects related to your case. The review provided to you upon conclusion of the research, as well as the Dr. Burke’s interpretations and applications, can assist in developing questions for testimony, or supplement expert witness testimony. This can also be used to educate counsel on lesser-known nuances of case subjects.
Psycholegal Strategizing/Trial Consultation
In addition to research consulting, Dr. Burke can assist you in preparing and executing your criminal trial by analyzing it through a psychological lens. This may include case-specific jury selection, analyzing discovery to prepare direct and cross-examination questioning, working with other retained experts, testimony training, psychological framing and manipulation coaching, and overall case strategizing.
Jury Selection Specific Research
There is a great deal of research that exists to support the type of jurors that are the most likely to give a verdict in your favor, depending on the type of crime or case in question. This research would assist you in developing jury questionnaires, framing questions and follow-up questions for jurors, and ultimate feeling confident about your selections.
Assessing Risk Factors
This service could apply to many different objectives and topics. This may involve research on the validity, reliability, or accuracy of psychological measurements and assessments, or locating data on what contributes to a person’s risk or lack thereof, or risk of a particular event occurring.
Investigating and Analyzing Criminal Behavior
There are a variety of reasons someone may be interested in the research involving criminal behavior. This may be of personal interest to you, or involve aspects and responsibilities of your career field. It may also apply to academic research for collegiate level assignments.
Organizational Development
Dr. Burke has experience in assisting organizations in developing non-profits, evaluating programs, and providing insight, often based on current forensic psychology and criminal justice research. This often is related to treatment goals and programs, at-risk youth, or group treatment goals.