Violent Criminals
A violent criminal is about to be released upon completing his sentence. How can the psychologist help ensure he would not re-offend? The role of Forensic psychologist is again very critical as homicide is a tragedy which doesn't always begin with the offender. Young offenders often come from broken homes and turbulent childhoods. Some are victims of abuse and many grow up using the survival instincts they learn on the streets. A psychologist must take these factors into consideration when dealing with violence, because execution of criminals clearly does not address the source of the problem.
Forensic psychologists are increasingly being called on to evaluate sex offenders in both the civil and criminal arenas. Evaluations typically focus on understanding the offender’s psychopathology, establishing treatment and management needs, and/or predicting the likelihood that the individual will not re-offend. So, a psychologist can help a criminal to become a better person by taking into account multiple dimensions and factors.
Offenders with MR/LD
What should the legal system do with offenders with a low IQ?
Forensic psychologist can help to deal with these types of questions. Psychologists apply psychological principals to plan for the effective treatment, whether within the community or in imprisonment, of persons with combinations of low IQ, substance abuse, and mental health problems.
A violent criminal is about to be released upon completing his sentence. How can the psychologist help ensure he would not re-offend? The role of Forensic psychologist is again very critical as homicide is a tragedy which doesn't always begin with the offender. Young offenders often come from broken homes and turbulent childhoods. Some are victims of abuse and many grow up using the survival instincts they learn on the streets. A psychologist must take these factors into consideration when dealing with violence, because execution of criminals clearly does not address the source of the problem.
Forensic psychologists are increasingly being called on to evaluate sex offenders in both the civil and criminal arenas. Evaluations typically focus on understanding the offender’s psychopathology, establishing treatment and management needs, and/or predicting the likelihood that the individual will not re-offend. So, a psychologist can help a criminal to become a better person by taking into account multiple dimensions and factors.
Offenders with MR/LD
What should the legal system do with offenders with a low IQ?
Forensic psychologist can help to deal with these types of questions. Psychologists apply psychological principals to plan for the effective treatment, whether within the community or in imprisonment, of persons with combinations of low IQ, substance abuse, and mental health problems.
