Competence Gaining and Maintaining Competence

This standard for competence is essential given that forensic psychologists must keep abreast of developments in the field and ensure that their credentials are appropriate to the needs of the current population. Standards must be set for entrance to the profession, and once established the education of the forensic psychologist must be continual particularly given changes in understanding of mental disorders (such as the biological as well as the sociological causes of violence).

Relationships

,2 Multiple Relationships

Guidelines are provided as to what constitutes a 'multiple' relationship given that forensic psychologists must avoid all conflicts of interest when dealing with clients. Particularly in the field of criminal justice, aspersions upon objectivity can have serious consequences. This standard defines what constitutes a 'multiple' relationship...

However, the desire to use a case study must not undercut the rights of the individual patient. If a forensic psychologist works on an interesting case 'in the field' he or she cannot automatically use that knowledge in the classroom, without taking appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality of the subjects is maintained. This is particularly important given that an instructor is a role model for his or her students, as…