This course examines the interface of psychology and the law with a specific focus on forensic psychology. Contemporary issues including child victims and witnesses, competence, insanity, risk assessment, violent juvenile offenders, psychopathy, and the death penalty as well as the roles and responsibilities of a forensic psychologist and forensic psychiatrist, juries, expert testimony, assessment and treatment within the legal system are addressed.
Prerequisites
PSYC 101R, or CRMJ 205R, or permission of Department Chair
