Forensic Psychology

There has been a boom in demand for forensic psychology due to the popularity of forensic
television programs. A forensic psychologist helps law enforcement to profile criminals, assess
mental stability, and help provide evidence in court. In this I might be able to learn more about
how to become family counselors in case of my family is having some issues, working with child
custody cases. I might be also assess mental competency of the people and assess risk if there is
any and it might help me to understand the human psychology as per the prevailing situation in
front of me

Forensic psychologists use their knowledge of how the brain works to the field of criminal
justice. The word ‘forensic’ means applying science to the investigation of crime. Merging the
two areas, law enforcement and psychology, requires advanced education and a high level of
curiosity about what makes people tick.

It is an offshoot of psychology with its own organizations and training programs. Interest in this
field has increased with rising crime rates and with true crime television dramas like CSI. Those
in the field of forensic psychology work with criminals, lawyers, victims, mental health
organizations