Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 6 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Module 11
- Module 21
- Module 31
- Module 41
- Module 51
- Module 61
- Module 71
Requirements
- 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.
Features
- Understand the basic principles of forensic psychology and its applications in the legal system.
- Develop knowledge and skills to assess, analyse, and diagnose mental health issues relevant to criminal behaviour.
- Learn to evaluate psychological evidence in criminal proceedings and advise on appropriate legal strategies based on this evidence.
- Analyse ethical considerations when working with clients in a forensic setting.
- Explore the history of forensic psychology and its role in contemporary society.
- Examine current theories of moral reasoning related to criminal behaviour and punishment decisions by the courts.
- Develop an understanding of sentencing options for defendants based on psychological reports or evaluations conducted by psychologists or psychiatrists, as well as an understanding of evidence-based interventions that may be used in sentencing and correctional settings