Criminal Psychology examines the psychological factors, motivations, and behavioral patterns that influence criminal actions and the individuals who commit them. It covers theories of criminal behavior, personality traits, mental health considerations, offender profiling, risk assessment, and the ways psychological research informs investigative and judicial processes. This subtopic also explores how environment, upbringing, stressors, and cognitive processes contribute to unlawful behavior and how experts evaluate these elements in real cases.

It’s a space for understanding the mindset behind criminal activity and the tools professionals use to analyze it. Users can discuss case studies, explore psychological theories, and gain insight into how criminologists, forensic psychologists, and investigators interpret behavior to better understand crime, support prevention efforts, and inform the justice system’s response.