Welcome to the Forensic Digest® Journal
The Journal is the multidisciplinary publication of the International Academy of Forensic Professionals (IAFP) and the Academy of Forensic Nursing Science (AFNS). Articles written by forensic science experts and members bring insight to professional forensic practice. It includes clinical case studies, new research, current news, scientific articles, education events, and cutting edge forensic science information.
The Journal is reflective of the many disciplines, roles and functions of those who represent forensic practice providing a forum for learning. This publication is available to the general public for a fee, and, complimentary to members of the International Academy of Forensic Professionals and the Academy of Forensic Nursing Science.
The Forensic Digest® welcomes all first time writers as well as published authors.
School Shootings: THE WARNING SIGNS
By Peter Langman, PhD
» PAGE 38, THE FORENSIC DIGEST
School shootings can be prevented by identifying warning signs in the form of leakage and attack-related behavior. Rampage school shooters typically reveal their violent intentions through their talk with peers, their school assignments, their online behavior, and/or their interactions with their parents. This article presents examples of warning signs that occurred prior to rampage school attacks in the United States, Canada, and Finland.
Television Programming
By Scott Beale
» PAGE 21, THE FORENSIC DIGEST
This article looks at the ethics and morality involved with television programming. It will explain the legal responsibilities of television networks, as well as explore the effects that television may have on its viewers. The television series “24” is explored specifically with reference to the series frequent use of torture. Torture itself is explored in relation to the U.S. Armed Forces and current activities involving the Global War on Terrorism.
False Memories
By Laura Billon, MFS, CFI
» PAGE 59, THE FORENSIC DIGEST
“A false memory is the recollection of an event, or details of an event, that did not actually occur.”
