Forensic psychology is a field at the intersection of psychology and law, which focuses on
understanding crime from the perspective of both mental health and the legal system. This
training course introduces forensic psychology, including an overview of current topics and
research in this field. You will learn about assessment techniques for criminal behaviour, ethical
considerations when conducting psychological evaluations, how to identify risk factors
associated with criminal offending, and how to effectively communicate findings to legal
professionals. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of how psychologists are integrated
into various stages of the justice system such as pre-sentence investigations, bail reviews, court
cases, parole board hearings, correctional treatment programming and more. By the end of this
course, you will have a better appreciation for the application of forensic psychology in practice.