The life of a forensic scientist is extremely interesting, rewarding and sometimes really frustrating but it is far from the glamour of CSI Miami – although some bits are the same. They do gather evidence from crime scenes and analyse it in labs but there are the helicopters and fighting crime agents like on TV.… Continue reading A Forensic Scientist
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Keeping Everyone Entertained On Vacation
The idea of a vacation, no matter your destination, is to enjoy a much needed break with friends and family members. Let’s go somewhere, it doesn’t matter how we get there, let’s just go! As exciting as this thought may seem, a little planning prior to the adventure will help ensure everyone enjoys the trip… Continue reading Keeping Everyone Entertained On Vacation
Forensic Science: A Brief History
What is forensic science? Forensic science doesn’t just cover the things you see on CSI, it’s incredibly broad in scope and includes a variety of scientific and technological techniques, designed to establish facts for use in both criminal and civil law cases. The word ‘forensic’ actually stems from Roman Latin and refers to when cases… Continue reading Forensic Science: A Brief History
The Media Portrayal Of Forensic Psychologists
Some of the most popular television shows, novels, and movies have to do with fictionalized crime and the people who solve those cases. It’s nearly impossible to change the channel today without stumbling across some type of show that involves forensic sciences and police work. Of course, one of the things that you have to… Continue reading The Media Portrayal Of Forensic Psychologists
Forensic Psychology And The Juvenile Offender
When children find themselves on the wrong side of the law, it can be troubling for all involved. The parents, the children, and even the law enforcement and court officials who have to deal with the case are going to have to tread carefully to understand what really happened, so that the court will be… Continue reading Forensic Psychology And The Juvenile Offender
What Is Forensic Science?
As a subject forensic science is something that fascinates most people and what makes it thus is the sheer number of problems that they can face when trying to solve a crime. However, although it’s fascinating a lot of people don’t actually know what forensic science entails. What is it? Forensic science is an area… Continue reading What Is Forensic Science?
Hunting For Serial Killers: Rare But Fascinating Facet Of Forensic Psychology
Serial killers are, thankfully, quite rare in the world of criminals and most professionals with a forensic psychology degree will not have to worry about them. However, something about those murderers grips the public consciousness like nothing else. News of a serial murderer in California can send shivers up the spine of someone reading about… Continue reading Hunting For Serial Killers: Rare But Fascinating Facet Of Forensic Psychology