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Cogjus endorses the Méndez Principles on effective interviewing for investigations and information gathering

9 of June de 2023

Cogjus is a center of studies and research whose mission is to promote the knowledge of Psychology applied to the area of law and justice. We believe that the…

Memory-dependent proof is repeatable, And that can be a problem

9 of June de 2023

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Have you ever wondered how people remember a crime they witnessed or suffered? Did you know that human memory is susceptible to errors and distortions, that can compromise…

How to Train Police Officers to Do Better Witness Identification Procedures

9 of June de 2023

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Recognizing a suspect is a crucial part of many criminal investigations, But it is also prone to errors and biases that can lead to wrongful convictions. Research has shown that some factors…

How Photographic Recognition Can Help Ensure the Presumption of Innocence

9 of June de 2023

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The recognition of persons is an important test for criminal proceedings, But it can also lead to mistakes and injustices. Often, innocent people are recognized for crimes that do not…

How psychology can avoid injustices in the recognition of suspects

9 of June de 2023

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Have you ever imagined being accused of a crime you didn't commit?, just because someone thought you looked like the criminal? This situation may seem unlikely, but it's more…

How the Investigative Interview can improve hearings and interrogations in the criminal process

9 of June de 2023

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How Investigative Interviewing Can Improve Hearings and Interrogations in Criminal Proceedings When It Comes to Investigating Crimes, One of the main sources of information is the people who witnessed it…

CogJus signs partnership with Escola Superior de Polícia Civil do Paraná

30 of August de 2022

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The Superior School of Civil Police of Paraná affirmed on the day 5 July of July 2022, a partnership with the Imed Foundation, through the Teaching and Research Laboratory…

IMED will offer training to police officers to approach and conduct interrogations

17 february's 2022

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By: Francine Tiecher Cogjus Laboratory will opportunistic research and training in the areas of approach, interviews and interrogations of suspects, using cognitive psychology techniques for those who are spectators…

Again about photographic recognition

17 february's 2022

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By Janaina Matida and William Cecconello “Live again the life I had, quiet walk, with his head held high, like i've always walked around [1]” (Tiago Vianna Gomes) “I'm feeling kind of sad, insecure with…

It is necessary to review the research techniques arising from human memory

17 february's 2022

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By Leonardo Marcondes Machado and William Weber Cecconello Since the end of the years 70 of the last century, researchers have been dedicated to studying the criminal evidence arising from human memory. In one of the…