1. Forensic Psychologist
Created By: Hallie Cropp

2. What is a Forensic Psychologist?
A Forensic Psychologist is an expert in assessing the mental state of criminals.
This includes determining the mental competency to stand trial or take criminal responsibility.
They also provide individuals with therapeutic treatment.

3. What do they do?
Forensic Psychologists handle many different types of jobs, many of which involve circumstances normal psychologists handle.
These jobs include:
Custody disputes
Insurance claims
Lawsuits
Family courts
Psychotherapy services
Child abuse
Hospital work
Rehabilitation centers

4. Employment Qualifications
Masters/Doctorate in Psychology
Clinical
Counseling
Social Work
Minor in Criminal Justice
Forensic Psychology
Certified by the American Board of Forensic Psychology
On-hand training courses
Internships

5. Employment Qualifications
To become a successful forensic psychologist, you need to:
Know how to work with others
Solve challenging problems
Have Patience, Creativity, and Commitment
Have knowledge of social and cultural issues
Have legal knowledge
Have excellent writing and speaking skills
Be able to think quickly

6. Forensic Psychologist 11
There are types of forensic psychologists; 11 and 12.
Forensic Psychologist 11
Entry Level Position
Conducts clinical interviews
Gathers and reviews medical data
Administers and interprets psychological tests

7. Forensic Psychologist 12
This is the advanced level of forensic psychologists.
They give expert witness testimonies and consultation to court officials relative to an individuals to stand trial.

8. Gender Breakdown 20% of forensic psychologists were women in 1970.
72% are women in today’s society.

9. Salary Breakdown

10. Job Benefits Opportunity to help others Diverse career paths
Full medical benefits
Retire after 20 years
Different challenges every day
Travel

11. Information
Forensic psychologists are more likely to be employed by the F.B.I and the F.B.P.
Will expect a dramatic growth in coming years.
Female serial killers account for only 8% of all American serial killers, but American females account for 76% of all female serial killers worldwide