They assess children with learning problems and consult with grade school and high school teachers and parents on strategies for remedial work. Some may work as private consultants. School psychologists identify learning disabilities and behavioural problems among pupils in the school system and consult with psychiatrists, public health nurses and social workers, depending on the nature of the problem. Forensic Psychology or Criminal Psychology is a relatively new, but rapidly growing field dealing with the relation of psychology and the law. Forensic psychologists may work psychiatric hospitals, private practice, law enforcement agencies, or penal institutions, reporting on the psychological status of defendants who are suspected of having a mental disorder with implications for a trial.
Some forensic psychologists provide treatment until the defendant is ready to stand trial.
On behalf of law enforcement agencies, forensic psychologists may debrief victims or witnesses who have been traumatized or can not otherwise submit to questioning. They may construct psychological profiles of suspects and help identify patterns in serial crimes. In penal institutions, forensic psychologists use psychometric tests to assess prisoners and carry out treatment programmes for prisoners. The emphasis, both in prisons and the community is usually on rehabilitation and prevention of recidivism. Industrial or organizational psychologists are in business, industry, private consulting and government.