forensic psychology

[Anonymous]

anyone practicing in (and happy with) this field?

My middle school daughter expressed interest in it. We researched it a bit, but other than its glamorous image on television, I have no idea what the real job is like - and if it's tedious like many other jobs.

Yes, she's young. I guess I'm the one who's curious b/c psych was my minor years ago. loved abnormal psych!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:anyone practicing in (and happy with) this field?

My middle school daughter expressed interest in it. We researched it a bit, but other than its glamorous image on television, I have no idea what the real job is like - and if it's tedious like many other jobs.

Yes, she's young. I guess I'm the one who's curious b/c psych was my minor years ago. loved abnormal psych!

I am a forensic psychologist, have been practicing in the field for 8 years, and love the work! It's nothing like TV.

Your daughter will need a doctoral degree to do real forensic work. The practice can vary but essentially a forensic psychologist practices where psychology and the legal system intersect. My area is in assessment (most forensic psychs work in assessment) and I spend most of my time assessing individual s charged with a crime and who also potentially have a mental illness --assessing competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility (insanity evals). I also complete violence risk assessments. Once the assessment is done, the remainder of the job entails testifying an expert witness in court.

A forensic psychologist can also do "civil" evals like custody evals, etc. if you have other specific questions, I'm happy to answer them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:anyone practicing in (and happy with) this field?

My middle school daughter expressed interest in it. We researched it a bit, but other than its glamorous image on television, I have no idea what the real job is like - and if it's tedious like many other jobs.

Yes, she's young. I guess I'm the one who's curious b/c psych was my minor years ago. loved abnormal psych!

I am a forensic psychologist, have been practicing in the field for 8 years, and love the work! It's nothing like TV.

Your daughter will need a doctoral degree to do real forensic work. The practice can vary but essentially a forensic psychologist practices where psychology and the legal system intersect. My area is in assessment (most forensic psychs work in assessment) and I spend most of my time assessing individual s charged with a crime and who also potentially have a mental illness --assessing competency to stand trial and/or criminal responsibility (insanity evals). I also complete violence risk assessments. Once the assessment is done, the remainder of the job entails testifying an expert witness in court.

A forensic psychologist can also do "civil" evals like custody evals, etc. if you have other specific questions, I'm happy to answer them.

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I thought a doctoral degree might be part of the process, but if she continues to love school, a PhD won't be an issue for her.

She's young, but this is what she's focused on lately.

Thank you.