Forensic & Legal Psychology: Websites

The American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) is the education and training arm of the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP), which is responsible for the diplomating process in forensic psychology. Both AAFP and ABFP are part of the American Board of Professional Psychology, which has provided certification in designated psychology specialties since 1947. The AAFP was organized for the purpose of contributing to the development and maintenance of forensic psychology as a specialized field of study, research and practice. The mandate of the Academy includes: the operation of a continuing education program in forensic psychology; the provision of a forum for the exchange of scientific information among its members; the conferring of awards to outstanding practitioners of forensic psychology; and other activities that enhance or advance the profession of forensic psychology.

AAPL (pronounced "apple") is an organization of psychiatrists dedicated to excellence in practice, teaching, and research in forensic psychiatry.

The American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) is the education and training arm of the American Board of Forensic Psychology (ABFP), which is responsible for the diplomating process in forensic psychology. Both AAFP and ABFP are part of the American Board of Professional Psychology, which has provided certification in designated psychology specialties since 1947. The AAFP was organized for the purpose of contributing to the development and maintenance of forensic psychology as a specialized field of study, research and practice. The mandate of the Academy includes: the operation of a continuing education program in forensic psychology; the provision of a forum for the exchange of scientific information among its members; the conferring of awards to outstanding practitioners of forensic psychology; and other activities that enhance or advance the profession of forensic psychology.

The American Psychology-Law Society, Division 41 of the American Psychological Association, is an interdisciplinary organization devoted to scholarship, practice, and public service in psychology and law. Our goals include advancing the contributions of psychology to the understanding of law and legal institutions through basic and applied research; promoting the education of psychologists in matters of law and the education of legal personnel in matters of psychology; and informing the psychological and legal communities and the general public of current research, educational, and service activities in the field of psychology and law.

Sections on this Web site include forensic issues, psychology, psychiatry & mental health, psychiatric symptoms and diagnosis, assessment, counseling & therapy, professional societies & associations, law & criminology, online journals & magazines, books and articles on forensic psychology & psychiatry, courses in forensic psychology, sex offending, trauma, hypnosis, and serial killers & crime.

Examines the social and cognitive psychological processes that underlie the interviewing of individuals in forensic settings.

The mission of the Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy is to; improve the capacity of mental health disciplines to provide sound, reliable clinical and scientific information to civil and criminal courts, and assisting courts to make informed decisions; develop and shape laws and public policies related to mental health and human development; understand, assess, prevent, and manage violence in society, with particular emphasis on violence among people with mental disorders; and promote human rights by developing and strengthening the ethical and legal foundations of the rights of persons who have, or are perceived to have, mental illnesses and disabilities.

We anticipate focusing on four major areas: Clinical forensic psychiatry and psychology including family violence; Administrative/legal issues; Research in forensic mental health (civil/criminal), violence, and abuse; Training and education.

This site serves as an educational service for mental health clinicians, forensic psychiatrists, forensic psychologists, other forensic professionals, attorneys, and judicial professionals (trainees & students welcome, too).