The founders of the Institute of Forensic Science (IOFS) have conducted extensive, data-driven research across hundreds—and soon thousands—of legal cases nationwide. Through this work, they have built unique qualitative, data-driven insights that provide actionable intelligence to demand meaningful change across courts and public policy. Their commitment extends beyond delivering evidence-based solutions on a national and international scale; it is rooted in driving accountability, reform, and transparency in every facet of forensic evaluation and legal decision-making.
Their mission transcends legislative advocacy and collaboration with state and federal officials. It includes a dedicated focus on exposing systemic failures, challenging pseudoscience, and restoring integrity to forensic evaluation practices.
At IOFS, we have personally witnessed the devastating consequences of fraudulent and unscientific evaluations on families and children. Court-appointed “experts” hold extraordinary influence over the lives of adults and minors alike. They are entrusted to provide objective, science-based assessments and to uphold the highest standards of clinical accuracy and ethical integrity. When that trust is violated, the damage can be irreparable—shattering families, endangering children, and eroding faith in justice itself.
Recognizing the urgency of this crisis, judicial reform advocates across the country have called upon our Founder, Dr. Bandy X. Lee, M.D., M.Div., to testify before multiple state legislatures regarding abuses within the Family Court system. Her leadership and expertise continue to serve as a catalyst for reform, empowering communities, informing policymakers, and advancing the movement to protect vulnerable populations through truth, transparency, and ethical forensic science.
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