Lie Detection: Polygraph Testing with Sexual Offenders, with Don Grubin (Part 1)

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The episode discusses the use of polygraph testing with sexual offenders and its effectiveness in managing risk and supporting rehabilitation.

In this episode of 'Beyond The Crime', hosts Shay Addison and Dr Lars Madsen are joined by Don Grubin, a leading expert on polygraph use with sexual offenders in the UK. Together, they explore how polygraph testing has become a valuable tool in managing sexual offenders by uncovering the truth and helping assess risk, and why it has proven effective in both monitoring offenders and supporting their rehabilitation. Tune in for an insightful discussion on lie detection. Send us a Message

People in this episode

Hosts: Shay Addison, Dr Lars Madsen, Dr Rob Brockman

Guest: Don Grubin

Topics covered

• polygraph testing
• sexual offenders
• lie detection
• risk assessment
• rehabilitation

Keywords

• polygraph
• lie detection
• sexual offenders
• risk assessment
• rehabilitation
• Don Grubin

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