Forensic psychology is a specialized branch of psychology that applies psychological knowledge, theories, and methods to issues related to law and the justice system. It serves as a bridge between psychology and legal processes, helping courts, law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, and other legal bodies understand human behavior in contexts involving crime, investigation, trial, and rehabilitation. The field focuses on the assessment, treatment, and understanding of individuals involved in legal matters, including offenders, victims, witnesses, and professionals working within the justice system. Its scope extends beyond criminal cases and includes civil disputes, family court matters, and issues related to competency and responsibility. One of the central roles of forensic psychology is the psychological assessment of individuals involved in legal proceedings. Forensic psychologists evaluate mental state, competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, risk of reoffending, and credibility in certain contexts. Competency evaluations determine whether a defendant understands the charges against them and can participate meaningfully in their defense. Criminal responsibility assessments examine whether a person had the mental capacity to understand the nature and consequences of their actions at the time of the offense. These evaluations require careful analysis, standardized psychological tests, clinical interviews, and review of case records. The findings are often presented in court as expert testimony. Another significant function of forensic psychology is offender profiling and behavioral analysis. Although popularly portrayed in media, profiling in real practice is a systematic method based on behavioral science. It involves analyzing crime scenes, patterns of behavior, victim characteristics, and other evidence to generate hypotheses about possible traits of an unknown offender. While profiling does not directly identify a specific