About

Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA. Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), 2016 — PhD

Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA. Clinical Psychology, 2013 — Masters of Arts

George Washington University, Washington D.C. Forensic Sciences, 2005 — Masters of Forensics Science

Fellowship in Forensic Medicine with the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology; 2004-2005; Rockville, MD

Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ. Psychology, 2000 — Bachelors of Science

Education

Associate Director of Training & Research, Behavioral Sciences Directorate, Department of the Air Force, Office of Special Investigations;

2020-Present

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Colonel, United States Air Force, 2000-Present; Reserve Commander, Office of Special Investigations Center,
Quantico, VA. 

MILITARY AFFILIATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Characteristics and Behavioral Patterns of Serial Acquaintance Rapists in the Military

    Study Developer, Principle investigator, Primary Author

    Mixed methods approach, proposed at the United States Disciplinary Barracks, Ft.

    Leavenworth, KS; funded by the Air Force

    As of Sep 23, currently under review by DoD Institutional Review Board

    Assessing the Relationship Between Agent Personality Characteristics and Interview Style

    Study Developer & Coordinator, Data Collector Status: Complete; Publication in progress

    (June 2021-Aug 23)

    The Effects of Speed on Bloodstain Patterns Exiting a Moving Vehicle

    Position: Study Developer, Principle Investigator, Data Collector, Primary Author & Presenter

    Status: Complete (August 2006-Feb 2007)

    Study funded by the Department of the Air Force

  • Ormerod, A. & Steel, J. (2017). Sexual assault in the military. In C.B. Travis and J.W. White (Eds.) APA handbook of the psychology of women: Vol.2. Perspectives on women's private and public lives (195-213). Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association.

    Steel, J. H. (2016). Attitudes and characteristics of military serial rapists: A comparison with their civilian counterparts. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from Proquest. (Fielding 11009)

    Harway, M. & Steel, J. (2015). Studying masculinity and sexual assault across organizational culture groups: Understanding perpetrators. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 16(4), 374-378.

    Pryor, S., Baker, N., Ramos, L., & Steel, J. (2013). LGBTQ attitudes about "Being Out." Poster presented at the 1st International Conference of LGBT Psychology and Related Fields Proceedings, Lisbon, Portugal.

    Steel, J., Lecea, J. & Rocha, E. (2007). The Effects of Speed on Bloodstain Patterns Exiting a Moving Vehicle. Presentation at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Conference, Seattle, WA. and Published in the AAFS Proceedings.

  • Steel, J. and Carter, B. (2023). Power Differentials in Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation to the Secretary of the Air Force, Honorable Frank Kendal. Pentagon.

    Steel, J. (May 2022). Fundamentals of Memory and Cognitive Interviewing. Presentation for Air Force Special Trial Counsel Attorney Qualification Course. Washington D.C.

    Steel, J. and Swank, M. (March 2022). Resiliency for First Responders and Fundamentals of Investigative Interviewing. Presentation for Fiji National Police. Nadi, Fiji.

    Steel, J. & Whaley, E. (Oct 2021). Investigative Interviewing, Fundamentals of Memory, and Cognitive Biases. Presentation for the Republic of Korea Criminal Investigations Command/Virtual

    Steel, J. (2021, Sep). Cognitive Biases, Investigative Interviewing and the Consent Defense. Presentation for Philippine Air Force. Philippines/Virtual.

    Steel, J. (2020, Oct). Stress Management and Resiliency for First Responders. Presentation for the Fiji Police. Suva & Nadi, Fiji/Virtual.

    Alison, L., Alison, E., Steel, J., & Jones, M. (Oct, 2020). Investigative Interviewing: The Science of Building Rapport and Detecting Deception. Presentation for International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

    Steel, J. (2020, Sep). Victim-Based Interviewing. Presentation for the Security Exchange Commission Office of Inspector General & the National Archives and Records Administration Office of Inspector General. Washington D.C./Virtual

    Steel, J. (2020, Aug). Interviewing Victims of Sexual Harassment. Presentation for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Washington D.C./Virtual

    Steel, J. (2019, Nov). Trauma Informed Interviewing and Understanding Trauma in Sexual Assault Victims. Presentation for the Department of Interior, Office of the Inspector General, Phoenix, AZ.

    Steel, J. (2008, Jan). Specialized Investigative Techniques. Presentation for Staff Judge Advocate Division at Misawa Air Base, Japan

    Steel, J. (2008, Jan). Bloodstain Pattern Analysis. Presentation for Law Enforcement Personnel at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

    Steel, J. (2008, Jan). Sexual Assault Forensic Exams & Investigations. Presentation for Medical Personnel at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

    Steel, J. (2007, Dec). Crime Scene Processing and Child Abuse Investigations. Presentation for Law Enforcement and Medical Personnel, Anderson Air Force Base (AFB), Guam

    Steel, J. (2007, June). Investigative Techniques in Mass Disasters. Guest speaker at the Wilford Hall Medical Center Forensic Dentistry Conference, San Antonio, TX.

    Steel, J. (2007, May). Forensic Sciences Death Investigations Conference. Conference Director and Presenter, San Antonio, TX.

    Steel, J. (2007, May). Bloodborne Pathogens, Guest Speaker at the Central Texas Environmental Health Association Conference, San Marcos, TX.

    Steel, J. (2007, April). Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation for Sexual Assault Response Coordinators/Victim Advocates, Kirtland AFB, NM.

    Steel, J. (2007, April). Specialized Investigative Techniques. Presentation to Staff Judge Advocates at Kirtland AFB, NM.

    Steel, J. (2007, April). Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations. Presentation for Medical Personnel at Kirtland AFB, NM.

    Steel, J. (2007, April). Crime Scene Processing/Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation for Law Enforcement Personnel at Cannon AFB, NM.

    Steel, J. (2007, Jan). Crime Scene Processing. Presentation for Law Enforcement Personnel at Luke AFB, AZ.

    Steel, J. (2006, Nov). Child Forensic Interviewing. Course Director and Presenter at Randolph AFB, TX.

    Steel, J. (2006, Aug). Crime Scene Processing/Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation forLawEnforcementPersonnelandVictimAdvocatesatBarksdaleAFB, LA.

    Steel, J. (2006, May). Sexual Assault Investigations. Guest Speaker at the USAF Sexual Assault Response Coordinators Conference, San Antonio, TX.

    Steel, J. (2006, April). Crime Scene Processing/Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation for Law Enforcement Personnel at Arnold AB, TN.

    Steel, J. (2006, April). Crime Scene Processing Workshop. Workshop Director and Presenter at Lackland AFB, TX.

    Steel, J. (2006, Feb). Crime Scene Processing/Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation for Law Enforcement Personnel at Luke AFB, AZ.

    Steel, J. (2006, Jan). Crime Scene Processing/Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation for Law Enforcement Personnel at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ.

    Steel, J. (2006, Jan). Crime Scene Processing/Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation for Law Enforcement Personnel at Holloman AFB, NM.

    Steel, J. (2006, Jan). Crime Scene Processing/Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation for Law Enforcement & Medical Personnel at Cannon AFB, NM.

    Steel, J. (2005, Oct). Crime Scene Processing/Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation for Law Enforcement & Medical Personnel at Altus AFB, OK.

    Steel, J. (2005, Oct). Crime Scene Processing & Wound Interpretation. Presentation for Law Enforcement & Medical Personnel at Tinker AFB, OK.

    Steel, J. (2005, Oct). Crime Scene Processing/Sexual Assault Investigations. Presentation for Law Enforcement Personnel at Vance AFB, OK.

    Steel, J. (2005, Sept). Evidence Handling Procedures. Guest Speaker at the Air Education and Training Command Sexual Assault Response Coordinators Conference, San Antonio, TX.

    Steel, J. (2005, Sept). Advanced Sex Crimes Investigator’s Workshop. Guest Speaker for Law Enforcement Personnel, San Antonio, TX.

  • Foundations of Violence Risk Assessment and Management, Palo Alto University, CONCEPT, Continuing Education and Studies; Sep 23

    Confabulation, Suggestibility, Gullibility, and Compliance in Psycholegal Settings; The American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies; Feb 23

    Outsmarting the Liars: An Introduction to the Verbal Lie Detection Tool Cognitive Credibility Assessment National Board of Forensic Evaluators, March 2022

    Ethics in Forensic Practice, Palo Alto University, CONCEPT, Continuing Education and Studies, May 22

    Assessment Criteria Indicative of Deception MHS Public Safety, August 21

    Trauma, Attachment and Neuroscience with Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma

    Unseen Wounds: Contribution of Psychological Maltreatment to Child & Adolescent Mental Health

    American Psychological Association, Washington D.C., October 2017

    Malingering and Deception

    Bexar County Juvenile Probation, San Antonio, TX, March 2016

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Dysregulated Adolescents PESI, San Antonio, TX, September 2015

    PTSD and Prolonged Exposure Therapy

    Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA., January 2014

    Integrated Therapeutic Assessment

    Steve Finn Associates, LLC., Austin, TX, September 2012

    Child Maltreatment and Sexual Maturity Rating Assessment Armed Forces Center for Child Protection, San Antonio, TX, March 2006

    Forensic Death and Homicide Investigations San Antonio, TX, January 2006

    Forensic Child Interviewing Workshop

    Dr. Nancy Slicner, Andrews Air Force Base, MD, July 2005

  • Member, American Psychological Association (APA)—August 2015-present

    Member, American Psychology and Law Society, Division 41, APA—Aug 2017-present

    Member, Arizona Psychological Association, 2019-present