Threats to Scientifically Based Standards in Sex Offense Proceedings<b>: Progress and the Interests of Alleged Victims in Jeopardy</b>

Abstract In the past, empirical research findings from psychosciences contributed to avoiding erroneous judgments and decisions in criminal proceedings. However, for some time now, developments have arisen that threaten reverse achievement at turn of millennium introduced a clear scientific orientation into sex offense This article highlights five retrograde uses three examples illustrate how these can interact and, particular, offer purported explanation lack memory experienced abuse. creates breeding ground formation false memories cause suffering both psychotherapy proceedings, it significantly increases risk proceedings on offenses German-speaking countries.