Significant dates in the history of forensic hypnosis

Important dates in the history of forensic hypnosis are identified and thei r significance is briefly described. Trends regarding the use of forensic h ypnosis are highlighted, as well as criticisms of various positions. The au thors recommend that professionals who practice forensic hypnosis be thorou ghly familiar with the significant precedents, problems, and pitfalls that have arisen concerning the use of hypnosis with memory in forensic settings .