Where psychology meets the justice system
Forensic psychologists apply psychological principles to legal issues, conducting competency evaluations, risk assessments, criminal profiling, and providing expert testimony in court proceedings.
You evaluate a defendant's competency to stand trial, administer validated risk assessment instruments, write a detailed forensic report for the court, testify as an expert witness, and consult with attorneys on jury selection. Every evaluation impacts lives and justice.
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