Although human factors principles have become increasingly well accepted within the legal community, there are new human factors professionals who have little familiarity with the expert witnessing process. While there are other sources which address specific issues related to forensic psychology, this paper seeks to provide a broad overview of related topics. Among the topics discussed are ethical considerations, information regarding the legal process, and suggestions regarding courtroom presentation.
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