Forensic Psychologist T 3.0 / 5HideShow resource informationPsychologyOccupations with PsychologyGCSEEdexcelCreated by: CharlotteCreated on: 14-05-12 12:10 What a forensic Psychology does. Looks at ways to treat criminals Sets up treatment programmes Gives evidence in courts/parole boards Analyses crime, for example offender profiling. This is likely to assist the police. Looks at psychological aspects of criminality. Undertakes research. Works with probation officers, prison goveners and prison staff 1 of 8 Skills & Qualifications required Skills: Good communictaion skills Observation skills Problem solving skills Be able to write well Qualifications: Degree in psychology (recognised by BPS) Relevant work experience Working towards a master's degree 2 of 8 who they might work for and with They work with: Offenders and prison staff Work with victims and witnesses to crime to support them and help them overcome problems They work for: HM Prison service NHS Social services Self-employed 3 of 8 How a forensic psychologist can convict offenders Help the jury and judge understand the state of mind of a defendent Help judge a defendant's fitness to stand trial Help in the legal understanding and judgement of insanity as a defence They may be used to assess witness credibility Advise the police of tecniques to help interrogate suspects Develop police interviewing techniques Advise police on credibility of witness statements 4 of 8 How a forensic psychologist can treat convicted of Develop rehabilitation programmes Use anger management training Skills training - i.e learning to use appropriate body language with others Treatments for addictions Develop one-to-one programmes or group therapies 5 of 8 Treating Drug abuse Treatments can involve: Prescription substitute drugs Monitoring progress closely through counselling Providing support through housing (probation services) 6 of 8 Treating Sex Offenders Medication can be perscribed to reduce sex drive CBT involves helping someone to change how they think about something and therefore behave differnetly Behaviour modification this involves rewarding good behaviour and ignoring or punishing unwanted behaviour 7 of 8 Sex offender problems that may need treating Intamacy problems Social skills problems Problems with empathy Cognitive disorders 8 of 8
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