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The Role of Forensic Psychologists
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Assessment of Competency to Stand Trial
Evaluating a defendant's mental fitness to participate in legal proceedings.
Risk Assessment for Violent Behavior
Predicting the likelihood of an individual committing future violent acts.
Child Custody Evaluations
Assessing the best interests of a child in legal disputes over custody.
Expert Witness Testimony
Providing specialized knowledge to inform legal decisions.
Psycholegal Research
Conducting and applying studies to improve legal procedures and outcomes.
Insanity Defense Evaluations
Assessing whether a defendant was insane at the time of a crime.
Threat Assessment for Schools and Workplaces
Identifying and mitigating potential threats in institutional settings.
Treatment of Offenders
Providing psychological interventions to rehabilitate criminal offenders.
Legal Decision-Making
Studying how psychological factors influence legal decisions by judges and jurors.
Consultation with Law Enforcement
Collaborating with police and other agencies to support criminal investigations.
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