Live and via Zoom, 7:00 pm (EDT) Saturday, August 16, 2025:
Join members and guests of Southeast Michigan Mensa for the chance to indulge your CSI fantasies and compare them to the realities of forensic psychology.
Forensic psychologists perform psychological evaluations in criminal cases for various reasons, like uncovering potential motives or patterns, assessing whether the accused is a flight risk, and determining whether the defendant is legally fit to stand trial. But not all forensic psychology professionals work directly with victims and those charged with crimes. Attorneys often hire psychology professionals to consult on jury selection, hold focus groups to assess the persuasiveness of the lawyer’s case, and much more.
Join us at 7:00 P.M. (EDT), on Saturday, August 16, when forensic psychologist Dr. Jack Haynes will lead us in our examination of the nature and scope of forensic psychology and its application in both civil and criminal contexts. Methods and challenges will be discussed with a special focus on legal cases involving competency and criminal responsibility (insanity), with case examples.
Dr. Haynes is a licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan. He is a forensic psychologist and the author of two books, more than 80 professional publications, and 120 professional presentations. He has testified as an expert in nearly 200 Court cases in federal and state courts.
His leadership experience includes president of the Michigan Psychological Association, Chair of the Michigan Psychology Licensing Board, and Chair of the Ethics Committee of the American Psychological Association.
Live Presentation
If you are able to attend the live presentation, you have the opportunity to mingle with your fellow Mensans and guests at our usual location:
Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church in Southfield
23925 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48075
Doors open at 6:30 pm (EDT). The program begins at 7:00 pm (EDT).
Ticket prices
Members 13+ years old: $5 or buy a strip of 4 tickets for $15.
Guests 13+ years old: $7
Members and guests 12 & under: Free
Exact change is appreciated!
Following the presentation, please join us for dinner at:
Buddy’s Pizza
31646 Northwestern Highway
Farmington Hills, MI 38334
Virtual Presentation (Zoom)
If you prefer to to attend virtually, pre-register:
- click tinyurl.com/SEMM-2025-Gathering
- choose “August 16, 2025 6:30 pm” from the drop-down box
- fill in your name and email address
- click the “Register” button
The Zoom room opens at 6:30 pm (EDT) for mingling. The program starts at 7:00 pm (EDT).
There is no charge for the Zoom presentation, but, due to rising costs, your donation via PayPal is greatly appreciated.
- click PayPal.com
- log in (or sign up)
- click the “Send” button
- Enter the e-mail address: treasurer@webmaster
- click the “Next” button
- enter payment amount ($5 is recommended, but feel free to send any amount)
- fill “What’s this for” with “SEMM Zoom Presentations”
- click the “Next” button
- select your payment method
- click “Send”
- bask in our appreciation