ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does a forensic psychologist actually do — and how different is the job in the UK compared with the United States?
In the first interview episode of The Indictable Podcast, Dr Catrin Williams is joined by Dr Harrington, a forensic psychologist based in Atlanta, Georgia, to compare forensic psychology practice on both sides of the Atlantic.
Dr Harrington explains how forensic psychological work in the US is often centred around court-ordered evaluations, with psychologists instructed to answer specific legal questions relating to issues such as competency to stand trial and not guilty by reason of insanity. They also explore how legislation varies significantly between individual states, including Georgia's particularly restrictive approach to insanity defences.
Catrin contrasts this with forensic psychology practice in the UK, where psychologists working within secure hospitals and prisons are often much more involved in psychological treatment, rehabilitation, risk assessment and longer-term pathways of care.
Who was talking?
Dr Williams (Forensic Psychologist) AND Dr Aubree Harrington (Forensic Psychologist)
Content warnings and Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not represent the official positions of any organisation or professional body. This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as psychological advice or a substitute for professional consultation. While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of information shared, psychological concepts and case details are simplified for discussion. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or deceased, is purely coincidental unless explicitly stated.
The hosts and guests will never discuss any details of individual cases or locations that they have personally worked with or within. Vague personal and professional experiences may be shared as part of discussions, but considerable details will have been changed to ensure that there is no identifiable information to ensure anonymity and confidentiality. There will be no discussion on any current or ongoing cases in the United Kingdom, not any cases from the United Kingdom unless they are historical and fully resolved. All discussions adhere to HCPC and BPS ethical guidelines regarding confidentiality, professional boundaries and responsible communication of psychological information.
Listener discretion is advice, as some topics may contain descriptions of violence trauma and other sensitive content.
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