A forensic psychologist studies criminal behavior and applies psychological research in the criminal justice system. They work in courts, prisons, and other legal settings to evaluate psychological issues related to offenders and crimes. Some key responsibilities include assessing psychological factors of criminal cases, developing and evaluating treatment programs, advising parole boards, and providing expert testimony in court. Forensic psychologists require strong communication, observational, problem-solving and research skills. They work with offenders, victims, legal professionals and more. Career opportunities exist in universities, government agencies like prisons and probation services, and the healthcare system.

1. Forensic PsychologistBy: Momina

2. What is a Forensic Psychologist?Forensic psychologist is someone who studies the actions and motives of criminals, and applies this research to other criminals Forensic Psychology is the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system

3. The Things They DoWorks in the courts to uncover psychological issuesLooks at psychological aspects of criminal activityLooks at psychological issues to do with treating criminalsPiloting and implementing treatment programmes

4. Modifying offender behavior Providing hard research evidence to support practice Giving expert evidence in court Crime analysisThey can advise parole boards (panel of people who decide whether an offender should be released from prison )The Things They Do

5. Skills RequiredCommunication-must be able to communicateYou must be able to listen and speak comfortably with peopleYou need to be able to write well in order to produce reports.

6. Observational skills-body languageProblem solving skills The ability to testify in courtSkills Required

7. Who do they work with?Work with offenders and prison staff to reduce and manage stress.May look at coping with bullying (like in prisons)

8. Might work with victims and witnesses to support them and help to overcome problemsMight work with judges and juries in the courts.Who do they work with?

9. Who can they work for?They can work for academic institutionsPrison servicesThe National Health Service

10. Probation servicesPolice services Social services.In universities research and teachingWho can they work for?

11. Some examples of what they might do?1- Presenting assessment findings to others in multi-agency working3-Doing crime analysis. This is to be carried out to assist the police4-Training prison staff5-Evaluating and monitoring treatments

12. What it requires?You need to have a degree in psychology that the BPS recognize. This is then called GBR (graduate basis for registration)Its preferred to have work experience before applying for a Masters degree (which is on step ahead of a degree) this is stage 1Stage two involves 2 years of supervised practice.

13. Pay and ProspectsForensic psychology in the UK is currently booming with a significant growth in the job market.Pay rates start around £15,500 if you are newly qualified, up to £60,000+ for senior psychologists.

14. What is “chartered”?This means that you have satisfied requirements of the BPS and have enough qualifications and experience to be called a psychologist.It also means that you can then be credible.

15. What the Forensic, Educational, and Clinical Psychologist have in common?They all carry out assessments, intercentions and evaluations All use treatment to help manage behaviorMainly work for government department

16. Need to have a degree in psychologyTend to be charteredAll require similar kinds of skills.Carry out research and extend psychological understanding field.What the Forensic, Educational, and Clinical Psychologist have in common?

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