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Forensic PsychologyWhat is Forensic Psychology?Forensic Psychology is devoted to psychological aspects of legal processes in courts. The term is also often used to refer to investigative and criminological psychology: applying psychological theory to criminal investigation, understanding psychological problems associated with criminal behaviour, and the treatment of criminals.
What qualifications in Forensic Psychology does the Society offer?The society offers the Diploma in Forensic Psychology which consists of two stages:
See the Downloads page for a copy of the new candidate handbook and regulations. You will need to refer to both documents to complete your qualification. New Regulations and Candidate HandbookThe new Regulations for the Society's Postgraduate Qualifications and Diploma in Forensic Psychology Candidate Handbook are now available and will apply from April 1 2007. Please see the following letter from the board of Assessors for information and advice to all candidates:
The Regulations and Handbook are also available from the Downloads page. Who is the Society qualification for?The Society Stage 2 Qualification in Forensic Psychology is currently the only one available and as such is the only route to becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist in the UK. Contact detailsClick here to contact the Qualifications Office. DownloadsClick here to download useful forms and documents for the Diploma in Forensic Psychology.
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