FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
difference between Criminology and Forensic Psychology
Anyone who studies crime can call themselves a Criminologist, which means that it really is not a profession. Criminology is a subset of Sociology, and Criminal Justice (CJ) is a subset of Criminology. CJ is the study of police, corrections, and legal functions (but not the study of law, per se, which would lead to a Juris Doctorate), and each of those three are specializations within CJ study. Criminology and CJ can incorporate psychological theory as well as biological/genetic theories of behavior.
There is such a thing as forensic criminology, and some criminologists specialize in areas like criminal profiling, evidence evaluation, and crime reconstruction (Petherick, Turvey, Ferguson, 2010). However, forensic criminology is not widely acknowledged.
Primarily, an academically credentialed Criminologist can teach at the college-level, and possibly consult (but you would probably need some specialization, like corrections, violence in the work place, criminal profiling, etc.).
"Forensic psychology involves application of psychological research, theory, and clinical practice to the legal/criminal justice system…
• Psychological Evaluation And Expert Testimony
• Testimony And Evaluation Regarding Civil Issues
• Assessment, Treatment, And Consultation Regarding Individuals With A High Risk For Aggressive Behavior
• Research, testimony and consultation on psychological issues impacting on the legal process
• Specialized treatment service to individuals involved with the legal system
• Consultation to lawmakers about public policy issues with psychological implications and training to law enforcement, criminal justice, correctional and mental health systems on forensic issues
• Analysis of issues related to human performance, product liability and safety
• Court-appointed monitoring of compliance with settlements in class-action suits affecting mental health or criminal justice settings." (Pecano, n.d.)
Few forensic psychologists conduct criminal profiling on a regular basis; however, there are some university programs in England for investigative psychology, such as those taught by Alison (2005) and Canter (2009). Other sub-specialties of Forensic Psychology are:
• Police Psychology
• Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling
• Criminal Psychology & Criminal Behavior
• Correctional Psychology
• Victimology and Victims Services
• Psychology and the Courts (Pecano, n.d.)
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