Forensic psychology and criminal psychology are closely related fields, yet they have distinct focuses, applications, and theoretical underpinnings. Forensic psychology is a broad discipline that applies psychological principles, research, and techniques to legal and judicial processes. It encompasses both civil and criminal aspects of the law, providing psychological insights to courts, law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, and other legal systems. Criminal psychology, on the other hand, is more narrowly focused on understanding the behavior, motivations, and mental processes of individuals who commit crimes. It emphasizes the psychological study of criminal conduct, deviance, and antisocial behavior, often aiming to predict, explain, or prevent criminal activity. One of the primary differences between forensic and criminal psychology lies in their scope of practice. Forensic psychology covers a wide range of legal contexts, including assessment of competency to stand trial, risk assessment of offenders, custody evaluations, eyewitness testimony, jury behavior, and consultation with legal professionals. It also includes understanding mental health issues that intersect with the law, such as evaluating insanity defenses or providing expert testimony in cases of psychological injury. Criminal psychology, however, is primarily concerned with the offender, focusing on profiling, understanding criminal motivations, behavioral patterns, and the