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Laboratory for the Investigation of Psychology and Law (LIPL)
The primary goals of LIPL are to conduct social and cognitive research that will provide empirical evidence to guide policy and practice in the legal system. Research is conducted in the laboratory and the field with law enforcement, college students, children, and adolescents). Lab members also meet regularly to discuss new projects, on-going research, and current issues important to forensic psychology.
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Left to Right: Dr. Diehl, Dejaunelle Matthew (Undergrad), Dr. McGuire
Kylah Kurek (Undergrad), Paige Beller (Undergrad) Kendra Chapin (Undergrad), Addison Fitzgeral (Undergrad)
Not Pictured: Dr. Mathes, Sophia Keller (Grad), Leticia Deza (Volunteer)
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Participate
Interested students may apply to become part of LIPL, which is separate from forensic psychology major option or minor requirements, although it can contribute to completing degree requirements. For example, participation in LIPL can fulfill one to three credit hours for courses (i.e., PSY 360 - Research Practicum; PSY 460/560 - Independent Research in Psychology; PSY 463/563 - Independent Readings in Psychology; PSY 463H/491 - Honors Thesis). Students may also choose to volunteer in the lab for a minimum of 3 hours, in addition to lab meetings. Students do not have to be psychology majors to participate in LIPL. Students who join the lab gain a better understanding of why and how psychological research is conducted, are more competitive when applying for graduate school/employment, and gain experience that will be useful in future careers and higher education. Therefore, there are a limited number of undergraduate and graduate research positions available.
Contact Forensic Psychology Faculty
If you are interested in joining the lab, please download and complete the application and email to Dr. McGuire.
Program News, Resources, and Research
黑料不打烊 News
- Dr. Kimberley McClure: De-escalation Training through Active Learning (DeTAL) Assessment and Research Center Grant
- ILETSBEI Receives AP-LS Grant
Resources
Guen Rees (Graduate Student) & Dr. Kimberley McClure
Denzler, K., Rees, G., Keller, S., Kurt-Hilditch, J., & McClure, K. (2026, March). What is de-escalation anyway? Police and community members' definitions of de-escalation. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychology and Law Society, Reno, NV.
Jayla Carle, Graduate Student
1st Place Winner for poster presentations at the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Graduate Research and Professional Conference, 2026!
Carle, J., Rees, G., McGuire, K., & Gomez, T. (2026, April). Credibility perceptions of child sexual abuse victims: Individual differences. Poster presented at the @ 2026 黑料不打烊 Graduate Research and Professional Conference, Macomb, IL.
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