FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

WHAT IS FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY?

Forensic psychology is a branch of psychology that relates to the law and justice system. It is the application of scientific knowledge to help answer legal questions arising in judicial proceedings.

GUIDING QUESTION

How can forensic psychology be used to improve the injustice in our criminal system?

ELEVATOR PITCH

My March Madness project focuses on forensic psychology and the criminal justice system. The American penal system is flawed in many ways, and throughout my project I tried to demonstrate the positive impact the field of forensic psychology has on the justice system. I also wanted to do this project to educate people on forensic psychology, as it is a small and newly developing field of psychology.

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