Forensic Psychology Blog
The All About Forensic Psychology Blog will be used to alert readers to all the latest content and resources added to the website.
It will also document a significant person, event or landmark in the history of psychology every day of the year.
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Featured Expert Interview
Karen Franklin, PhD, is a forensic psychologist and an adjunct professor at Alliant University in San Francisco. She conducts ethics training for clinical and forensic professionals in the United States and internationally. Her published research – including on hate crime motivations, group rape and ethics in forensic diagnosis – garnered an award for Distinguished Scientific Achievement in Psychology. You can access the interview with Dr. Karen Franklin via the following link.
Interested in Criminal Profiling?
Based on the criminal profiling content covered on this website, 'Criminal Profiling: An Introductory Guide' is designed to let you dive straight into this fascinating topic. The guide provides clear and concise information on such things as the origins of criminal profiling, FBI profiling methodology and limitations; and whether becoming a profiler is a realistic career path.
If you are interested in criminal profiling and would like to learn more, 'Criminal Profiling: An Introductory Guide' is the perfect place to start. See following link for full details.
Criminal Profiling: An Introductory Guide
Did You Know?
Calling All Mindhunters
A must read for anybody who would like to learn more about the darkest recesses of the criminal mind.
This book traces the origins and development of behavioral science within the FBI which has kept the iconic U.S government department at the forefront of research into serial killers and the criminal mind for over 40 years.
Inside The Criminal Mind: Behavioral Science Insights From The FBI also showcases a series of landmark articles on criminal profiling, sexual homicide, school shooters and serial murder. You can buy this fascinating book on Amazon via the following link.
Inside The Criminal Mind: Behavioral Science Insights From The FBI
Never Stop Learning
Jan 26, 2023
All About Forensic Psychology
A forensic psychology website designed to help anybody looking for detailed information and resources.
Jan 04, 2023
What is the Insanity Defence?
Insightful article about the insanity defence by Dr. Meron Wondemaghen.
Jan 13, 2022
The best forensic psychology links on the internet
Take the hassle out of finding high quality forensic psychology links. Only the very best make it here.
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Sep 30, 2021
The Psychopath: Information, Definitions & Research
The Psychopath: Separating fact from fiction. Quality information and resources. Learn all about the psychopath here.
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Apr 17, 2021
Falsely Confessing To A Crime You Did Not Commit
Excellent article on false confessions By Shari Berkowitz, Steven Frenda, Elizabeth Loftus and Kimberly Fenn
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Oct 21, 2019
Nadine Lambert: Today in the History of Psychology (21st October 1926)
Nadine Lambert was born. A renowned researcher within educational settings, Lambert was the founder of the University of California, Berkeley's doctoral program in school psychology and served as director of this innovative program from 1965 until 2004.
The recipient of many honors in the course of an esteemed career, Lambert received the Distinguished Professional Contributions Award from the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1986 in recognition that her 'research on the social and the psychological antecedents of various childhood and adolescent mental health problems, as well as her work with hyperactive children, has contributed significantly to the improved treatment and understanding of many childhood and adolescent behavioral problems.' In 1998 the National Association of School Psychologists named Nadine Lambert a 'Living Legend,' and in 2005, she was awarded the APA Division 16 Senior Scientist Award for long-standing and exceptional contributions to the science of school psychology.
See following link to learn all about school psychology.
School Psychology
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