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What are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Forensic Psychologist?

Written by Amanda Beltrani | Jan 6, 2023 5:31:34 PM

Forensic psychology can be conceptualized as encompassing both sides of the justice system (criminal and civil) as well as two broad aspects of psychology (clinical and experimental). Forensic psychologists may be trained as clinical or experimental psychologists and engage in various roles within these two broad areas. This article describes the wide variety of forensic psychologists' roles and responsibilities.