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 Forensic Psychologists are often called upon to testify in court to: › determine whether a defendant is competent enough to enter a plea › Uphold or.

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2  Forensic Psychologists are often called upon to testify in court to: › determine whether a defendant is competent enough to enter a plea › Uphold or turn down an insanity defense › Determine if the defendant poses a risk for future violence › May even treat the individual once incarcerated  Job settings include jails, prisons, law enforcement agencies, mental health centers, juvenile detention centers, hospitals, private practices, etc.

3  Degree in Clinical Psychology › A good understanding of psychopathology, clinical assessment, and psychotherapy  Graduate Degree in Forensic Psychology › Master’s and PhD programs available › Some schools offer a joint degree in clinical psychology and law Resource: http://www.psichi.org/pubs/articles/article_58.asp


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