You might hire a forensic psychologist to:
- Evaluate child custody in a divorce
Assess an offender’s state of mind at the time of their offense
Assess witness credibility
- Advise police on mental illness and criminal psychology
- Design correctional programs
- Assess risk of reoffending
Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
Doctoral degree in psychology | Working knowledge of test instruments (MMPI, I.Q., Static-99R/Static-2002R, PCL-R, HCR-20, etc.) |
License to practice in psychology | Prior experience with forensic psychology patients |
Professional experience, knowledge, and skills in psychological evaluation techniques (particularly pertaining to risk assessment) | Bilingual |