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Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
June 28, 2023
The juvenile justice system has a unique approach to managing adolescent delinquency cases. Its principles and goals are different from the adult criminal justice system...
Written by Kristen L. Fescoe, MS, and Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
May 19, 2023
When it comes to an individual’s ability to make a legal decision, there are a number of important codes and statutes that protect people if they are not fit to make those important decisions....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
April 22, 2022
Forensic psychologists play an essential role in the court systems. They aim to inform and educate the trier of fact. Once qualified in court, forensic psychologists serve in the role of expert witnesses....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
March 29, 2022
The courts and legal system have relied upon expert witnesses in mental health fields since the 18th century. In California, under evidence code 720, a person is qualified to testify as an expert if they have specialized knowledge, skill, experience, education, or training sufficient enough to qualify them as an expert in a said subject area relevant to their testimony....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
October 29, 2021
Clinical Neuropsychology is a sector of psychology that focuses on brain function and systems in relation to behavior. Clinical neuropsychologists undergo specific training that focuses on neurology...
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
October 24, 2021
The four common learning disabilities are classified as reading disabilities, mathematical learning disability, writing disability, and nonverbal learning disability....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
September 30, 2021
In a criminal case, a forensic psychologist plays the role of a neutral third party to the court. This means that they are to maintain an impartial and objective role as the retained forensic psychologist of the case. Therefore, the field of forensic psychology demands professionals maintain and practice high standards of ethics and integrity....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
September 27, 2021
Competence within the criminal justice system is a concept of law that allows for criminal proceedings to be postponed for individuals who are deemed incompetent to stand trial. Competency refers to the defendant's capacity to participate in their defense and make decisions during the trial process....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
August 27, 2021
Psychologists are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of clinical disorders and conditions. Some psychologists also administer different types of tests and measures to aid in treatment planning, clarify complex diagnoses, and understand the brain's functioning....
Written by Dr. Nicole M. Vienna
August 26, 2021
History Forensic psychology emerged as early as the 1950s and was historically described as “the role of psychology in the criminal justice system.” Forensic psychology has been a subfield in psychology for decades but was formally recognized as a specialty area by the American Psychological Association in 2001 (APA, 2001). Forensic psychological practice has expanded drastically since then. Psychologists have always been involved in almost......
