Promise and Perils of Virtual Reality in the US Criminal Legal System

• In Event: 1429 - Informal Discussion Roundtables
  In Refereed Roundtable 100min: Table 6: Punishment and Social Institutions

Abstract

Virtual reality technology is developing rapidly and its use is being advocated for crime scene investigations, attorney presentations in court, training of criminal justice personnel, rehabilitation of people convicted with crimes, and even interrogations. The presenter will describe current social science research, organizational policy, and mass media about the use of virtual reality technology in the criminal legal system. The table will discuss emerging needs for research and policy in this area.

Authors

• Michelle VanNatta, Dominican University

• Clinton Nichols, Dominican University

• Rosalio Cedillo, Dominican University