Forensic Psychologist are a variety
of different psychologist mixed in one. They may only be a Forensic
Psychologist, but they don’t have to be they can be either a counseling
psychologist, a school psychologist, a clinical psychologist or even a
neurologist. The reason a Forensic Psychologist can came from all of these
backgrounds is that they hold many duties, they are a link between the law and
psychology. They will not only have a background in psychology to help with
that aspect but they will also have a background in criminal behavior to
fulfill the legal aspects in their jobs. To be able to become a Forensic
Psychologist you would need a master’s degree along with high-level specialties
and therapist positions, and whether or not you decide to have your own
practice you would also need to have a PhD in that case. Important skills to
have in this field are, effective communication skills, good listening skills, ability
to establish trust, ability to analyze statistical information,
open-mindedness, ability to comprehend and communicate legal terminology and
ability to cope with potential personal safety risks. Forensic Psychologist
will be brought in to testify in court, they will listen to children’s accounts
in child abuse and helping them prepare their testimonies, they also determine
the mental well-being of an individual. The work place for many Forensic
Psychologist would be prisons, jails, schools, law firms, rehabilitation centers,
and government agencies.
Raquel Warley, Ph.D. is a Forensic Psychologist who received
her degree from what is now Silberman School of Social work. She primarily
works in an academic setting at The School of Social Work at California State
University. She is also a forensic examiner for the Pasadena Juvenile Court. “As
a forensic social worker or counseling psychologist, you use qualitative
assessment tools to gather information about the person, the problem and the
circumstances. To that extent, you understand the “what” as well as the “why”
of the situation under consideration.” (I really want to meet her and be her
friend now.)
I have
always been interested in psychology. I want to know why people do certain
things what cause them to do them. I find people very interesting; people
watching is a great past time. I am also all about forensics, and working with
law enforcement. Before I committed to being a theatre major I wanted to go to
school for forensics, I wasn’t sure what my specialty would have been in, but I
love all aspects of it. If I had to pick a specific with in Forensic Psychology
I would have to go with Juvenile Forensic Psychologist. I personally think I would
be able to connect better with children and help guide them in whatever situation
they are in. I love working with children and have had a lot of experience around
children that come from many backgrounds, that may or may not have difficult
pasts. I would love if I could help those children out and give them the best
life they can live and get them out of a situation they may be in or guide them
to a better way of life depending on the situation. I feel like children are
always over looked in court, and I could be a voice for them when no one else
is willing to. Children are people to, little people but people. They matter
just as much as any other human on this planet.
I have personally worked with (nannied)
a family that was fostering kids whose parents had both been sent to jail recently
for reasons unknown to me. I was in contact with their social worker every day
to make sure they kids were still doing good and that things were moving along,
and what or if I needed to have the kids ready for anything. When I took the job,
I didn’t realize I would be having these duties but it opened me up to a new
experience I have never been a part of but I really enjoyed being with those
kids, and just helping them when needed. They didn’t like talking to the social
workers that much because they thought they would get in trouble with their
parents, but would open up to me because I had gained their trust from being
with them so often and being a constant in their lives. I really enjoyed my
time with these kids, and I didn’t realize until now what a real impact they
had on me.
http://www.psychology.org/careers/forensic-psychologist/#what-is
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