Forensic Psychology
The practice of using behavioral evidence left at crime scenes to make inferences about offenders, including their personality traits and behavioral patterns.
Conducting evaluations of individuals to understand their mental state, risk of recidivism, and suitability for rehabilitation or parole.
Providing expert psychological insights in courtrooms during trials, including testimonies on matters like mental competency and criminal responsibility.
The study of victims, the psychological effects of being a victim of crime, and the factors that contribute to victimization.
Applying psychological principles to assist in the selection of jurors who can impartially evaluate evidence and provide fair judgments.
Studying the psychological aspects of police work, including stress management, decision-making processes, and the mental health of law enforcement officers.
Assessing and providing reports on the psychological aspects of child custody disputes, including the best interests of the child in family law cases.
Developing and implementing therapeutic strategies aimed at rehabilitating criminals and reducing the likelihood of future offenses.
Investigating the reliability and accuracy of eyewitness testimony and the factors that can influence memory recall.
Conducting psychological evaluations to determine the mental state of defendants who plead not guilty by reason of insanity.
Evaluating and treating individuals convicted of sexual offenses with the aim of understanding their behavior and reducing the risk of recidivism.
Providing psychological expertise in civil cases, such as personal injury lawsuits and discrimination claims.
Working within the correctional system to provide mental health care, risk assessments, and rehabilitation for inmates.
Assessing competency for execution and mitigating factors in capital cases, as well as the psychological impacts of the death penalty on all parties involved.
Evaluating the potential risk of an individual to commit violent acts, often used in parole decisions and preventive detention.
Studying and treating PTSD in offenders, considering the role that traumatic experiences may play in criminal behavior.