Ethics

The Shadow Chasers Paranormal Investigations & Research was founded by social-sciences researchers Phil Creigthon and Katharine Heuser as per their respective academic disciplines of Anthropology and Psychology the SCPIR follows the research ethics of both the American Anthropological Association (AAA) and the American Psychological Association (APA) with all investigators NYS CITI Certified.

SCPIR Research Ethics Summary:

Researchers have primary ethical obligations to the people, species, and materials they study and to the people with whom they work. These obligations can supersede the goal of seeking new knowledge, and can lead to decisions not to undertake or to discontinue a research project when the primary obligation conflicts with other responsibliities, such as those owed to sponsors or clients. These ethical obligations include:

-To avoid harm or wrong, understanding that the development of knowledge can lead to change which may be positive or negative for the people or animals worked with or studied.
-To respect the well-being of humans and nonhuman primates.
-To consult actively with the affected individuals or group(s), with the goal of establishing a working relationship that can be beneficial to all parties involved.