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Therapeutic jurisprudence is an emerging field of law and social science inquiry that explores the role of the law in fostering therapeutic or antitherapeutic outcomes. This article considers the relationship between therapeutic jurisprudence and court performance goals, examines applications of therapeutic jurisprudence in court settings, discusses the steps involved in incorporating therapeutic jurisprudence principles into the work of courts, outlines the pros and cons associated with practicing therapeutic jurisprudence primarily in specialized courts, and offers suggestions for fostering continued experimentation by courts. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores considerations that need to be taken into account in the development of academic and professional interdisciplinary programs. Such programs are built on a social view of knowing; take into account the personal world of those involved; and contain program structures that support an interdisciplinary perspective. The paper begins with four features of the knowing person that point to a view of scholarship rooted in the constructive and collaborative activity of human beings. It then describes an interdisciplinary program of graduate study that blends professional and academic concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The last decade has witnessed the spread across the country of allegations of satanic ritual abuse of children. The allegations are so horrific that a moral crusade comprised largely of psychotherapists, survivors, religious fundamentalists, and law enforcement professionals has risen up in response to them. This paper dissects the claim of the moral crusade that satanic ritual abuse of children is an exigent social problem, analyzes the empirical content of the behavioral science that has grown around this claim, and reveals the symbolic content of the claim. The article concludes with a discussion of the impact this moral crusade is having on the law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses the potential value of law and behavioral science training for the 'typical' law student and examines the extent to which courses in Law and Social Science and Mental Health Law live up to their training potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article introduces research papers related to training and career issues, published in the July 1990 issue of the journal "Behavioral Sciences and the Law." Although this issue does not cover the entire spectrum of possibilities regarding training and career, it does give the reader some insight into the range of opportunities and it also identifies many issues relevant to those wishing to train and work in one of the law or behavioral science fields. One article in this issue provides an interesting perspective on the appropriate forum for the application of data generated from behavioral science-law interfaces. Another article indicates the value of interdisciplinary courses and training for law students.

Interdisciplinary training in behavioral sciences and the law should be appropriate for a criminal justice education program. However, adopting such an interdisciplinary goal is problematic because the divisions in the types of educational curricula need to be confronted. The relationships of the criminal justice academic community with the profession, and of the behavioral sciences with present criminal justice policies, must also be addressed in the attempt to develop familiarity with behavioral sciences and their legal relevance in shaping the criminal justice system. These factors may hinder extensive implementation of such training. Suggestions are made for incorporating this training in a criminal justice curriculum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines various training and career options in psychology and law. Data are discussed from a survey of universities which offer psycholegal training. Psycho-legal training programs in the US and Canada are identified. We also discuss policy and research careers for persons jointly trained in psychology and law. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]