Psychology is important in a forensic context for lots of reasons.
One reason might be that once a suspect is apprehended, to what degree they may or may not be culpable for their actions. Perhaps there are mitigating factors (insanity plea), an underlying issue which forensic psychologists can assess.
Evaluation and treatment options for criminals also relies heavily on what the forensic psychologist has to say based upon their assessments.
Psychology is important in a forensic context for lots of reasons.
One reason might be that once a suspect is apprehended, to what degree they may or may not be culpable for their actions. Perhaps there are mitigating factors (insanity plea), an underlying issue which forensic psychologists can assess.
Evaluation and treatment options for criminals also relies heavily on what the forensic psychologist has to say based upon their assessments.