Consultant
Victoria employs her expertise in legal psychology and research in investigative interviewing and deception detection to ask strategic questions that elucidate juror perceptions and decision-making.
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Prior to joining JurySync, I studied and taught courses in Legal Psychology at Florida International University and conducted research in investigative interviewing, interrogation tactics, and deception detection. I have provided consulting services on a meta-analysis examining deception detection in non-native speakers. I have also led a research project funded by the FBI’s High Value Detainee Interrogation Group on interpreter memory in the context of interpreter mediated interrogations. For my dissertation, I channeled my passion for applied research by using my investigative interviewing expertise to develop a 911 emergency text messaging procedure that increases the quantity and precision of reports.
I earned my PhD in Experimental Psychology and MS in Legal Psychology at Florida International University where I conducted a wide variety of research, ranging from perceptions of intoxicated suspects in the interrogation room to improving text-to-911 emergency procedures. I also have a BS in Psychology with minors in Leadership and Accounting from Central Michigan University. I also hold CITI certifications in Human Subjects Research and in Responsible Conduct in Research.
I’m known for being outgoing and building connections with people. My friends have joked that I could carry a conversation with a brick wall.
I’m a coffee connoisseur and frequent farmer’s market visitor. I also have a pet bunny and I’ve been known to spoil and adore her.
As part of the consulting team, I enjoy collaborating with the other consultants and providing a great experience for clients.
I knew that I wanted to see the real-world impact of my research and apply it in new contexts. I also get bored with a predictable schedule and this is a field that throws plenty of curve balls and keeps you on your toes!
The people. I’m so lucky to work with people who care deeply about their clients and coworkers. JurySync functions so well because they make sure everyone feels supported by truly valuing what each individual brings to the table.
I bring a novel perspective to problem solving supplemented by a strong background in research. Beyond my technical expertise, I use my interpersonal skills to connect with clients and support them through some of their most difficult experiences.
I grew up in Lapeer, Michigan. I was a long-time gymnast and golfer. I was essentially raised in the gym and at my Dad’s miniature golf/driving range business.
I love when the team uses their combined expertise to solve a problem that feels insurmountable.
Rivard, J. R., Carlson, V., LaBat, D., & Schreiber Compo, N. (2023). The delayed impact of informed versus blind interviewing on eyewitness memory. Legal and Criminological Psychology.
Rivard, J. R., LaBat, D. E., Carlson, V., & Schreiber Compo, N. (2024). The effect of pre-interview knowledge and instructions on interviewer memory. Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling.
Carlson, V. (2024, April). The Guided Emergency Messaging Tool- Structuring 911 Texting Services for Information Gain. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Psychology Graduate Flash Talks at Florida International University.
Carlson, V., Sparacino, M., Evans, J.R., Russano, M., & Houston, K (2024, March). The Impact of Briefing Interpreters on Immediate and Delayed Recall for Interpreted Interrogations. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Los Angeles, CA.
Carlson, V. & Evans, J.R (2024, March). The Guided Emergency Messaging Tool: Structuring 911 Texting Services for Information Gain. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Los Angeles, CA.
Sparacino, M., Carlson, V., Evans, J.R., Russano, M., & Houston, K. Recall of Interpreted Interrogations. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Los Angeles, CA.
Margolles, E., Carlson, V., LaBat, D.E., & Schreiber Compo, N. (2024, March). “Blind” Investigative Interviewing and its Effects on Witness Reporting. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Los Angeles, CA.
Lemes, G., Schreiber Compo, N., Dawson, H., & Carlson, V (2024, March). Mock-Jurors’ Perceptions of Eyewitness Inconsistencies. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Los Angeles, CA.
Carlson, V. (2023, May). Improving 911 Texting Services with a Guided Emergency Messaging Tool. [Oral Presentation]. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Psychology Graduate Flash Talks at Florida International University.
Carlson, V., Sparacino, M., Evans, J.R., Russano, M., & Houston, K. (2023, June). Recalling Interpreted Interrogations: A Comparison of Interpreters and Observers. Virtual presentation at the annual meeting of the Global Forensic Justice Center’s Forensic Science Symposium.
Carlson, V., Mindthoff, A., Evans, J., Schreiber Compo, N., (2023, March). The Impact of Suspect Intoxication on Observers’ Ability to Discriminate Between True and False Denials. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sparacino, M., Carlson, V., Evans, J.R., Russano, M., & Houston, K. (2023, March). Recall of Interpreted Interrogations. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sparacino, M., Carlson, V., Evans, J.R., Russano, M., & Houston, K. (2022, June). The Reliability of Interpreter Memory. Virtual presentation at the annual meeting of the Global Forensic Justice Center’s Forensic Science Symposium.
Carlson, V., Sparacino, M., Evans, J., Russano, M., Houston, K., (2022, May). Interpreters’ Memories for their Interpreted Interactions. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Psychology Graduate Flash Talks at Florida International University.
Carlson, V., Sparacino, M., Evans, J., Russano, M., Houston, K., (2022, March). Interpreters’ Memories for their Interpreted Interactions. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Denver, CO.
Carlson, V., Mindthoff, A., Evans, J., Schreiber Compo, N., (2022, March). The Impact of Suspect Intoxication on Observers’ Ability to Discriminate Between True and False Denials [*cancelled due to COVID-19]. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Denver, CO.
Diego, C., Najarro, Z., LaBat, D. E., Carlson, V., Carol, R., Rivard, J. R., & Schreiber Compo, N., (2022, March). Interviewing Witnesses: Recall of Central and Peripheral Details. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society in Denver, CO.