Criminology and Forensic Psychology/Expert Profile

Expertise

Any questions in the area of Forensic Psychology. I am not a criminologist nor an FBI Behavioral Analyst. "WHY" questions are particularly difficult to answer scientifically (i.e., why do people commit crimes?).

Experience in the area

I have been doing forensic psychology for 15+ years, both evaluations, and treatment. I have particularly focused on disability evaluations and criminal competency.

Organizations

American Psychological Association International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology

Publications

BruceBorkosky.blogger.com

Education/Credentials

B.A. psychology, B.A., music, Ohio Wesleyan U., 1978 MCS, computer science, University of Dayton, 1984 M.A., psychology, Miami Inst. of Psychology, 1991 Psy.D., psychology, Miami Inst. of Psychology, 1993 post doctoral training in Neuropsychology, Fielding Institute, 1995-1997

Awards and Honors

I donate some of my time and expertise to the less fortunate, thru legal aid services. In 1999, I received an award from the Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society, for the work I've done for them.

What do you like about this subject?

Contrary to what most people believe, the clients one encounters in the criminal forensic field are quite diverse and varied. Many of them have serious mental health problems.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

We are still trying to figure out how to differentiate the mentally ill from 'regular' criminals.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

The laws against drug abuse began in the early 1900's - not out of any rational reason for preventing harm to the users or the public. Rather, the movement sprang out of a Southern campaign to denigrate / castigate minorities, charging them with all kinds of moral improprieties.