Dr. Elizabeth L. Jeglic is a clinical psychologist, professor at John Jay College, and expert in sexual violence prevention, grooming, and abuse. She consults on legal cases, has authored multiple books, published over 180 works, and is frequently cited in major media. She blogs for Psychology Today.
Dr. Gercoline van Beek, a senior researcher and lecturer at Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, specializes in financial issues among probation clients. She holds degrees in Communication, Language, and Communication Sciences, and earned her PhD studying financial problems in probation populations, combining research and teaching in forensic social work.
Dr. Andrew M. Smith, Associate Professor at Iowa State University, researches memory, judgment, and decision-making at the psychology-law interface, with a focus on eyewitness identification and deception detection. A rising star in psychological science, he has 31 publications and funding from major agencies, including the FBI and NSF.
Gerald Young is a Full Professor of Psychology at York University’s Glendon College and a Fellow of APS and APA. He founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of Psychological Injury and Law (2008-2024) and has received lifetime achievement awards from APA and CPA. An author, keynote speaker, and Supreme Court expert witness, his most recent book is Handbook of Psychological Injury and Law (2025). His practice focuses on rehabilitation, family therapy, and disability assessment.
Dr. Shura, a board-certified neuropsychologist at Salisbury VA and MA-MIRECC, researches post-deployed veterans and trains psychology fellows. He directs the MA-MIRECC Neurocognition Lab and Neuropsychology Fellowship, assesses veterans with TBI, and serves as an assistant professor at Wake Forest. He also consults on disability claims in private practice.
Dr. Rilen, board-certified in forensic psychology (ABPP), conducts court-ordered evaluations in Minnesota and founded Streamline Forensics for forensic education. He serves on the Minnesota Board of Psychology and as AAFP’s social media coordinator. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with family and caring for pets.
