Forensic psychology

Connecting psychology and the justice system

Forensic psychology is the application of scientific knowledge and methods (in relation to psychology) to assist in answering legal questions that may arise in criminal, civil, contractual, personal injury, or other judicial proceedings. Practitioners, researchers, and academics are applied in the field to apply psychological principles in legal issues through forensic assessments, competency evaluations, expert testimony, correctional psychology, criminal investigations, and research in false confessions, interrogation practices, eyewitness testimony, and cognitive biases revolving forensic decision making. Forensic Psychologists also contribute to jury selection, reducing systemic racism in criminal law, identifying cognitive, behavioral, or organizational factors contributing to system failures, assessing military veterans for service connected disability compensation, and promoting culturally competent practices when psychologically evaluating diverse populations like racial and ethnic minorities, juveniles, and individuals with disabilities.

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