"Forensic Psychology at the Crossroads: Emerging Trends and Future Directions"

Abstract

Srishti

The multidisciplinary area of forensic psychology examines how people behave in legal situations by fusing psychology, law, and the criminal justice system. In order to better comprehend the mental states of witnesses, victims, and criminals, this study examines the origins, development, scope, and uses of forensic psychology. It looks at how forensic psychology has developed both internationally and in India, highlighting how it is linked to victimology and criminology to provide a comprehensive understanding of crime. The article also discusses the many functions of forensic psychologists in victim support, jail rehabilitation, judicial testimony, profiling, and policy formation. Future directions of the field are also examined, including emerging fields like digital forensic psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence.

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