Criminal Psychology BY: Rachel Delgado 11/09/15

What do we do? A criminal psychologist is a professional that studies the behaviors and thoughts of criminals.  We analyze why people commit crimes. However, we’ll be asked to assess criminals in order to evaluate the risk of recidivism (how likely the person is to re-offend in the future) or make educated guesses about actions that a criminal may taken after committing a crime. REASON ACTION REACTION

Employment Opportunities and Trends According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment in this area will increase up to a 22% in the next 5 years. Licensed and certificated professionals should have no problem finding job. Criminal Psychologist who hold doctoral degrees are more demanded because these are the ones that select the potential candidates for rehabilitation.

Advantages and Disadvantages PROS CONS You can work either in the public or private sector It is a challenging and stimulating career If you are good, you can make incredible amounts of money Extensive education is required Quickly arranged travels Frustration, stress and depression is common Be ready for the unexpected

How much do we earn? According to Payscale.com the average salary variate between $33,900 and $103,000 it all depends in how much experience you and for who you are working for, the state local government HIGHER private practice/company SALARIES hospitals for the federal government LOWER non-profit organization SALARIES

Working Conditions offices Where do we work? court settings What demands are required for the job? mental condition, be prepared for (disturbing photos) disturbing images dangerous interviews

Training and Educational Requirements Bachelors degree in psychology undergraduate level Masters Psychology Program graduate level degree PhD or PsyD classroom work practical training All these contains research and dissertation internship in a hospital pass the State’s examinations to get the license

Colleges Top 5 Colleges in the U.S are: University of Maryland-College Park University of Albany-Sunny University of Cincinnati University of Missouri-St. Louis Pennsylvania State University-University Park

Related Occupations Forensic Psychology -Is the application of science and psychology to answer questions and solve issues related to law and the legal system. -This goes hand to criminal psychology and has a more extensive work field. Mental Health Counselor -This consist in the diagnose and treatment of psychological disorders in people. -With the intention to help other overcome their obstacles, reach personal goals and lead to a productive life. -Counselor will assist patients with any medical condition.

Professional Associations International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology Funded in 1954, the IACFP is an organization of behavioral scientist an practitioners who are concerned with the delivery of high quality mental health services to criminal offenders. Web page: drg@eaacp.org Phone: +1910-799-9017 Address: 897 Oak Park Blvd; #124 Pismo Beach, CA 93449

Professional Associations Annual Asian Conference of Criminal and Operations Psychology This is an event organized by The Home Team Psychology Services and The Ministry of Home Affairs. Here psychologists and officers from around the world come together to discuss the use of behavioral science to support law enforcement. Theme: ”Emerging trends in crime, Safety and Security: The role of behavioral Science” Date and place: from July 12th to 15th 2016 in Singapore ACCOP 2016 Conference Program Day 1:Pre Conference workshops Day 2: Opening Ceremony and Conference Presentation Day 3 and 4: Conference Presentation Contact: MHA-ACCOP@mha.gov.sg and TAN@mha.gov.sg Address: PO BOX 1448, Cedar Park, TX 78630

References  http://psychology.about.com/od/psychologycareerprofiles/a/fore nsicpsych.htm http://study.com/articles/List_of_the_Top_Criminal_Psychology_Scho ols_in_the_US.html  http://www.innerbody.com/careers-in-health.html  www.onlinepsychologydegree.info/about/ www.policepsychology.org/page-18100  http://www.aa4cfp.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=memberHom epage  http://www.onlinepsychologydegree.info/