Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychologists are experts whose expertise is consulted in the judicial system. Forensic psychology, at the intersection of psychology and law, aims to produce scientific data in the solution of psycho-legal problems, transform the data into general rules, inform the legal system within the framework of the developed theories, and provide support to policy developers in order to design legal processes in a way that protects the life of the individual and society. In this context, forensic psychologists consider themselves responsible for presenting their expert opinion within the framework of cooperation with legal authorities in practice.
The "Forensic Psychology" book, the first of the three-book series; It consists of Forensic Psychology, Crime and Psychology, Criminal Profile, Ethics in Forensic Psychology. The historical journey of forensic psychology as a science, forensic psychology practices in the world and in Turkey, the relationship of forensic psychology with other disciplines, crime and crime types, the relationship between crime and psychopathology, criminal profiling, crime profile of suicide bombers, ethical principles for forensic psychologists and forensic psychology. Different dimensions of forensic psychology have been highlighted by including many topics such as the duties and responsibilities of psychologists. The topics are conveyed interactively and with rich case examples to guide forensic psychologists, psychologists, experts and practitioners interested in the forensic field.