David L. Shapiro
David L. Shapiro | |
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| Born | David L. Shapiro June 13, 1943 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Education | Harvard University (B.A.) University of Michigan (M.A.) University of Michigan (Ph.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Forensic psychologist, clinical researcher, author |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Website | drdavidshapiro |
David L. Shapiro (born 13 June, 1943) is an American psychologist and author. He is known for his expertise in psychological evaluations for court cases, competency assessments, risk assessment, and criminal responsibility.
Shapiro has worked on high-profile cases, offering expert testimony and carrying out assessments that inform court decisions. When his first book on forensic assessment was published in 1983, it was regarded as the first to contextualize practical issues rather than theoretical foundations.
In 1986, Shapiro served as the President of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association. He has also chaired numerous ethics committees and editorial boards of scholarly journals. Shapiro is Professor Emeritus at Nova Southeastern University.