Status of Forensic Psychology in India

Authors

  • Sravya Palla M.Sc. – Forensic Science from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India.

Keywords:

Forensic Psychology, India, Criminal Psychology, UK, USA

Abstract

In a world of increasing crime, personnel of the Criminal Justice System are working nonstop to reduce the same. Are they successful in creating a safer and secure society to live in? Is punishing the criminal best way to reduce crime rates in the world?

The answer to such questions lies in the study of Forensic Psychology, otherwise known as Criminal Psychology. Similar to any other field of forensic science, forensic psychology involves applying the principles of psychology in legal issues. Psychology and law are subjects that have existed since time immemorial. Yet, the new field of forensic psychology has many hurdles to gain prominence. It still stands to be an emerging field in India, while upholding a prominent role in the criminal justice system of the UK and the USA.

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Author Biography

Sravya Palla, M.Sc. – Forensic Science from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India.

Sravya Palla, pursuing MSc Forensic Science in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India. Qualified UGC-NET in Forensic Science on December 2019.  Have completed a PG Certificate Course on Understanding Criminal Behavior, conducted by Jindal Institute of Behavioral Sciences, O.P. Jindal Global University, India on July 2020. Was actively engaged and participated in various workshops and conferences, and presented a paper, “Retrospective Study of Victimization among 5 Districts Around Udupi”, 41st All India Criminology Conference on the Theme “Prevention of Crime and Control Strategies in Contemporary World & Way Forward”, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India, 2019.

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Published

2020-08-01

How to Cite

Palla, S. (2020). Status of Forensic Psychology in India. Nyayik Vigyan Articles of Forensic Research and Criminal Investigation, 1(2). Retrieved from https://articles.nyayikvigyan.com/nva/article/view/37

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020): Forensic Science Application 2020

Section

Forensic Science Application

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