Forensic psychology is the application of clinical specialties as well as research and experimentation in other areas of psychology to the legal arena.

Forensic psychology is a specialty in professional psychology characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial and legal systems.

Forensic psychologists use psychological science to provide professional expertise to the judicial system and other organizations dedicated to public safety.

Forensic and public service psychologists apply psychological science to the fields of justice, criminal investigation and law.

The goals of these guidelines are to improve the quality of forensic psychological services; enhance the practice and facilitate the systematic development of forensic psychology; …

Yet, providing forensic services tends to be quite different from providing the clinical services for which most practitioners were trained. In forensic practice, psychologists are likely to confront …

This handbook consolidates and advances knowledge about the scientific foundations and practical application of psychology to law, the practice of law, and law-related policy.

Oct 1, 2012 · The goals of these Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychology (“the Guidelines”) are to improve the quality of forensic psychological services; enhance the practice and …

Jan 16, 2024 · Forensic psychology is discussed from many different points of view in the special issue, illustrating the growing breadth of the field and the practice opportunities open to people …

Louis Schlesinger, PhD, is professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is a board-certified forensic psychologist and coprincipal investigator in a joint research project …