Journal of Anthropology Reports

The Role of Forensic Psychology in Criminal Justice

James Knoll^* Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona Medicine, Arizona, USA
^*Correspondence: James Knoll, Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona Medicine, Arizona, USA, Email:

Received: 04-Jan-2022, Manuscript No. JFA-22-15485; Editor assigned: 06-Jan-2022, Pre QC No. JFA-22-15485; Reviewed: 20-Jan-2022, QC No. JFA-22-15485; Revised: 25-Jan-2022, Manuscript No. JFA-22-15485; Published: 31-Jan-2022, DOI: 10.35248/2684-1304.22.5.117

About the Study

Forensic psychology brings behavioral science to court, but it also plays a bigger and more important role in the world of criminal justice. In the film, forensic psychologists always work with investigators. In real life, their expertise is often needed by judges, lawyers, police officers, city planners, school managers, mental health facilities, correctional facilities, the military, and the private sector.

Forensic psychology often plays a role in the prosecution and prevention of crime. The term forensic medicine is defined as the scientific method of investigating crime. Therefore, forensic psychology is often referred to as the fusion of law and psychology. This field of psychology often focuses on the criminal himself. Experts in this field are often given the ominous responsibility of finding out why certain types of people commit crimes. What kind of person is committing a crime and how can we prevent people from committing crimes.

The responsibilities and obligations of forensic psychologists range from court systems to law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities to medical facilities. Forensic psychologists, sometimes referred to as criminal profilers, work with law enforcement agencies to create a brief profile of a criminal based on shared psychological characteristics. In their work, they examine criminal activity and cover everything from psychological theory to legal issues. Apart from forensic medicine, forensic psychologists study clinical psychology and criminal justice. As you can imagine, forensic psychologists work very closely with the judicial system.

Their responsibility is to conduct prisoner screening or assessment, investigate the defendant’s mental illness in criminal and civil courts, and examine the criminal’s mental state to determine if they can withstand the trial. It is included. Forensic psychologists are often asked to work with law enforcement agencies to testify in court on behalf of suspects to uphold the theory that police or prosecutors have about the suspect’s intent. Forensic psychologists also build relationships with clients by providing one-on-one treatment sessions, when police are involved or there is a court order. These sessions are not only for research and research purposes, but also for the treatment of patients. Psychologists are sometimes asked to perform unpleasant activities. Living in prison is stressful for those imprisoned, who can cause mental health problems in the care of prison psychologists. In some cases, forensic psychologists may recommend group sessions.

The main goal of a forensic psychologist is to protect the rights of all clients he sees. The American Psychological Association recognizes forensic psychology as a career area that requires the completion of a graduate research program and an accredited internship. The master’s degree is a prelude to the doctoral program, and the best foothold in this regard is the bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. The National University of Florida offers a Bachelor of Science Program in Criminal Justice, a degree that can be completed online. This degree may be followed by employment in law enforcement, legal circles, or clinical practice. These serve as the basis for a solid experience in taking a graduate course. FNU is an accredited degree-granting institution that provides working adults with financial support and a flexible schedule. Contact one of our admissions advisors for more information on our criminal justice program.