Career Paths in Forensic Psychology : A Primer for a Rewarding Career at the Intersection of Law and Psychology (Paperback)

Part I: Laying the Foundation??Chapter 1:?So…what is forensic psychology, anyway???Chapter 2:?Gotcha…so what do forensic psychologists actually do, then???Chapter 3:?Okay…so what types of settings can forensic psychologists work in???Part II: Not Just an Ivory Tower: An Exploration of Academic Opportunities in Forensic Psychology??Chapter 4:?The Perpetual Quest for Knowledge and the Pull to Disseminate: An Overview of Research-Focused Academia??Chapter 5:?Teaching and Practice: An Overview of Less Traditional Pathways in Academia??Part III: Working with Individuals: An Exploration of Clinically Focused Jobs??Chapter 6:?I Want to Serve the Public! An Overview of Public Sector Clinical Practice??Chapter 7:?The Private Life: An Overview of Private Sector Clinical Practice??Part IV: Accomplishing Systems-Level Change: An Exploration of Policy Work in Forensic Psychology??Chapter 8:?I Want a Pension! Doing Policy Work via Government Agencies??Chapter 9:?I’m not Motivated by Profit! Doing Policy work via Non-Profit Organizations??Part V: Putting it all Together: An Exploration of How to Actualize Your Career in Forensic Psychology??Chapter 10:?Balancing Priorities: Tips for Selecting the Most Appropriate Career Setting for You??Chapter 11:?I Want to do Everything! Creating/Pursuing Supplemental Opportunities to Round Out Your Career and Life Experience??Chapter 12:?Representing Forensic Psychology Regardless of Setting: Do’s and Don’ts for a Successful Career