Reed Hayes, CDE, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

• Certified Graphoanalyst, International Graphoanalysis Society
• Master Graphoanalyst, International Graphoanalysis Society
• Graduate, “Forensic Document Examination,” Andrew Bradley & Associates
• Graduate, “Advanced Training in Questioned Document Problems,” Andrew Bradley & Associates
• Certified Document Examiner, National Association of Document Examiners
• Board Certified Document Examiner, American Board of Forensic Examiners
• Certificate of Completion, American Institute of Applied Science, Document Examination

How did you start on with this?:-"I was amazed and fascinated by an analysis of my handwriting when I was 18 years old.  Having an inquiring mind, I had to know how and why the analyst was so accurate even though she was a total stranger.  I went on to read all of the graphology books I could find and eventually signed up for the general course offered by the International Graphoanalysis Society from which I graduated in 1971.  I later completed the IGAS Master’s course.  Since then, I have read literally hundreds of books and journals pertaining to graphology and handwriting in general."

Your journey so far:-"In 1987 fortune led me to Hawaii where I worked closely with Kim Iannetta who at that time was working as the document examiner for Honolulu Police Department. I assisted her and a team of researchers at Hawaii State Hospital who conducted a study of handwriting as it relates to dangerousness potential. Together, we developed her book Danger Between the Lines which we recently revised and expanded. I also worked with Kim on numerous jury screening projects utilizing handwriting to assist attorneys in the jury selection and trial process. With the assistance of several scholars, Kim and I are currently in the process of developing a training course based on her extensive work with criminal handwriting.
In 1993 I received certification in questioned document examination from Andrew Bradley and Associates of Denver, Colorado. I completed Bradley’s Advanced Training in Questioned Document Problems in 1995 and have been performing questioned document work ever since. Knowing there are few questioned document courses available, I developed a Training Course in Questioned Handwriting and Document Examination which I have been teaching since 2007. I presently have students and/or graduates of the program in the USA, England, Ireland and Australia.
My first graphology book (Between The Lines) was published by Destiny Books in 1993 and I’m pleased to say that it has made its way around the world. I have authored and co-authored other books and articles about handwriting, including my most recent book, Forensic Handwriting Examination: A Definitive Guide. I have also lectured extensively to graphology groups in the USA and abroad, including presentations at the British Institute of Graphology’s symposia. My lecture topics include: Risk Factors and Dangerousness; The Truth About Dishonesty in Handwriting; Use of Handwriting in Litigation Support; Fundamentals of Questioned Document Examination; Sexuality; New Ways to See It and Say It; and How To Write Effective Handwriting Analyses. Additionally, I have been quoted in others’ publications: The Diary of Jack the Ripper (DuoCrave, Ltd., London, book and video production) and Alexander Cartwright: The Life Behind the Baseball Legend (Monica Nucciarone, Univeristy of Nebraska Press).
Your success story…. ( your work on graphology)
For the past several years I have worked as a litigation consultant for a number of attorneys, both with Kim Iannetta and on my own, which has been quite rewarding. I have also worked extensively doing personnel screening and preparing handwriting reports for individuals. Nowadays my focus is primarily on questioned handwriting matters, which I truly enjoy. I have testified in numerous trials and hearings in the State of Hawaii, with very good results and many satisfied clients. It is quite fulfilling when I know I have been instrumental in turning the wheels of justice in the right direction. Positively influencing people’s lives through handwriting analysis has been and continues to be especially rewarding. "

Your inputs on our library:-"I am pleased to be associated with Shruti and her great undertaking of establishing the research library in India. Clearly, it stands to benefit all who make use of its resources. I wish Shruti and her associates every success in this regard. "

A few words for our readers:-"I encourage anyone interested in handwriting analysis to read and study literally everything related to handwriting. Study every graphology system and approach you can. Learn the basics and then avoid limiting yourself to one particular method or one individual’s interpretation of specific handwriting features. Read and study it all, apply it and see what works for you. Remain flexible and open-minded. As I tell my questioned handwriting and document students, work with the knowledge you have, no matter how little you think you know. Practice, practice, practice, because practice eventually makes perfect. Do as many analyses as you possibly can and ask for feedback. If you’re right, you want to know that. And if you’re wrong, you must know that as well. I strongly advise you do not attempt something for which you are unprepared. For example, do not accept questioned handwriting or document cases unless you have been specifically trained in that area. Too often innocent mistakes cause unfortunate consequences. I suggest you establish a strong graphology foundation by reading the “greats”—Robert Saudek (his Experiments With Handwriting is a must), Klara Roman, Alfred Mendel, Hans Jacoby, Ulrich Sonnemann, to name only a few. Find a mentor, someone who has been successful in the graphology world who can give you guidance and direction. And always remember there is a human being with a story behind the handwriting you are evaluating. Be truthful, professional and kind."






Linda Larson,California – USA

• Certified Handwriting Analyst
• Questioned Document Examiner
• Scientific Content Analysis Certifications
• California Community College Lifetime Teaching Credentials
• American Association of Handwriting Analysis Professional Certifications
• American Handwriting Analysis Foundation Certification

How did you start on with this?:-"I started by living with Dorothy Hodos, who told me to either stop bringing her writings to analyze, or learn how to do it myself! Dorothy, as it turned out was one of the founding members of AHAF (the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation - the Founder, Charlie Cole lived across the street, and another founding member, Geri Stuparich lived down the block. It was a graphology fest nearly every single day at Dorothy's house, the door was always open to inquireing minds and friendly debates.

I Learned the Psychogram from Dorothy and took all the Criteria courses too. I studied for a year and a half with Dr. Erika Karohs., who ended up telling me "Read everything you can get your hands on!" Handwriting was a grand adventure at that point, and I was curious about how much information was available...and there was no end to it. I was able to take some of Leslie King's courses, find IGAS material, Wittlich, and pour over tapes Dorothy had from lectures by Paul de Saint Colombe, Klein, Father Werling, Father Becker, Betty Link and all kinds of people who were considered prominent American handwriting analysts. Dorothy kept every single notation she ever learned about graphology since she had started in 1959.

Living in the San Francisco Bay area in the 1980's, I was able to work with police departments and private investigators profiling potential suspicious people. When we moved to San Diego my personnel profiling business picked up. One morning I read about a trial that was going to take place that was splitting the community in half and I picked up the phone and called the attorney (I did not know he was/is considered one of the top Defense attorney's in all of Southern California at the time). I got the job, two more trials after that and a good introduction to the legal community in San Diego. Then I move back and forth between Coasts, which was not good for business.

Currently, I still do personnel screening and am working at getting the Jury Screening business going again. I am also working at the AHAF Library in San Francisco, for Marcel Matley (a very patient and brilliant questioned document examiner)."

Your journey so far:-"Personnel Screening:
Jewellery stores, bank frauds, partnerships, maid services, baby sitters.
Jury Screening:
Death Penalty, bank frauds, insurance frauds and assault cases.
Investigations:
Los Gatos, San Jose, Campwell & Sunnyvale Police Department, Santa Clara Country Sheriff’s Department, Various private investigators
Promotional:
Macy’s Bullock’s , Mc Whorter’s Stationary , Flax Art Supplies, Borden’s JB Scotch, Mr. Blane Pens, Sunrise Reality, Radio, Television, Newspaper Interviews.
Lecture Topics:
“Criminal Writing”
“Using Graphology in Criminal Investigations”
“Graphology as a Jury Screening Tool”
“Motivations Identified through Handwriting”
“Self- destructiveness & Suicidal Tendencies in Writing”
“Handwriting Analysis- Industry’s most misunderstood Tool”
“Ethics & Graphology”
“The Writing of People with Eating Disorder”
“Turning Negatives into Positives in Analysis”
“Anger in Writing”
“Self-esteem from a Graphological view”
“Pathology in Handwriting”
“Talking to teenagers and Children about their Writing”
“Graphology and Conflict Resolution”
“Addiction and Writing”
“Handwriting & Early Memories”
Lecture Locations:
Northern & Southern California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Texas, Florida, New York, New Jersey, British Columbia, Mexico, Venezuela. "

Your inputs on our library:-""

A few words for our readers:-"I am so excited about the research library in India because every day I am in San Francisco, I am challenged to find a full range of material to send to Shruti. I imagine what books and newsletters might be most helpful to educate, challenge and be enjoyed by the people who are looking for good solid graphological information. (I also send some of the lighter material).

It is the greatest thrill to know that the Research Library of India is benefiting from analysts from many countries who are also sending books and computer down loads. The generosity of handwriting analysts to share their knowledge these days is gratifying.

Few words for all the passionate handwriting analysts and Question Document Examiners –

I must add that the handwriting friends I have made in the past 33 years are the most stimulating, fun people I have ever met. With very few exceptions, we are a generous with our knowledge and our support of each other.

The suggestions I have about learning to be a handwriting analysts are:

• Learn graphological theory - once you understand that, you can analyse almost any writing.
• Look at what the writing tells you, not at what you expect to find
• Remember that every letter/form in writing always has more than one meaning.
• Be kind, be compassionate and remember that handwriting does NOT disclose everything about a person.


"Thank you Shruti for your magnificent effort to make this actually happen!""