In treating patients forensic psychologists determine what causes a person to commit a crime and to assist that person in comprehending their own motivations and accepting responsibility for their actions. Offenders may be able to change their thought and behavior patterns such that they are less likely to act out or commit crimes in the future by increasing their self-awareness and comprehension of the nature and impact of their crime.
In treating patients forensic psychologists determine what causes a person to commit a crime and to assist that person in comprehending their own motivations and accepting responsibility for their actions. Offenders may be able to change their thought and behavior patterns such that they are less likely to act out or commit crimes in the future by increasing their self-awareness and comprehension of the nature and impact of their crime.