Julie Blais
Professor
Psychology
Carleton University
Canada
Biography
Julie Blais Assistant Professor Degrees: Ph.D. (Carleton)
Research Interest
My program of research focuses on the interaction between psychology and the law exploring the consequences and implications of incorrectly applied psychological constructs and methods. Specifically, I am interested in research on the development and appropriate use of risk assessment scales and practices, increasing the use of non-arbitrary metrics for risk communication, and integrating research and practice more effectively. I am also interested in the specific use of psychopathy within the Criminal Justice System (CJS). I am also completing work in the area of political psychology with colleagues from the University of Calgary. This work focuses on explaining individual differences in political ambition with a focus on increasing women’s representation.
Publications
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Blais, J. (2015). Preventative detention decisions: Reliance on expert assessments and evidence of partisan allegiance within the Canadian context. Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 33(1), 74-91.
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Blais, J., Forth, A. E., & Hare, R. D. (2017). Examining the interrater reliability of the Psychopathy Checklist across a large sample of trained raters. Psychological Assessment, 29, 762-775.
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Gutierrez, L., Blais, J., & Bourgon, G. (in press). Do Domestic Violence Courts work? A meta-analytic review examining treatment and study quality. Justice Research and Policy.
