“There are a variety of careers for practitioners in forensic psychology that range from conducting evaluations for the courts to assist judges, to assist attorneys in better understanding the role that mental health plays in criminal behavior and the role that mental health plays in understanding decisions that need to be made on part of the defendants in the courts.” - Joseph A. Toomey, PhD – Director, Forensic Psychology concentration, Clinical Psychology PsyD Program

The forensic psychology concentration seeks to expand upon the general clinical knowledge and training that students receive at William James College, by further providing specialized knowledge and training in areas such as civil matters (e.g., divorce child custody evaluations; lawsuits involving employment, personal injury, discrimination, professional malpractice, and other matters; child protection cases; involuntary civil commitment, etc.) and criminal matters (e.g., capacity to waive Miranda rights, competence to stand trial, criminal responsibility, aid in sentencing, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal court, etc.). Forensic psychologists may also be engaged in providing “real time” threat assessments, risk assessment and management evaluations for violent and/or sexual offenders. Finally, opportunities are provided for education in the areas of correctional and police psychology. See More at - [ Ссылка ]

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