This webinar provides judges with a discussion on the use of neuroscience in the criminal justice system, offering them considerations and context about the implications of its use. It will provide a foundation on the types of neuroscience information and evidence that could be seen in court and the stages at which it may be most prevalent or relevant, and also draws on the views and perspectives of experts in this area on the types and ways in which they believe neuroscientific information should be utilized in the criminal justice system. The webinar will provide judges with a snapshot of how neuroscientific information can lead to implicit biases, as well as real-world examples of how neuroscience is being integrated into criminal justice systems in the U.S.

Presenter: Dr. Colleen Berryessa, Associate Professor, School of Criminal Justice, Rutgers University Newark. Dr. Berryessa joined the faculty at the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice in 2018. Her research examines how psychological processes, perceptions, attitudes, and social contexts influence the criminal justice system, particularly in relation to courts, sentencing, and forms of punishment broadly defined.