Forensic Psychology & Criminology

About Conference

The 10th International Conference on Forensic Psychology & Criminology is a premier global forum dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and professional collaboration in the fields of forensic psychology, criminology, forensic science, and criminal justice. Scheduled to be held on December 21–22, 2026, in Paris, France, this international gathering will unite distinguished experts, researchers, psychologists, criminologists, law enforcement professionals, legal practitioners, forensic scientists, policymakers, educators, and students from across the globe.

Under the theme "Advancing Justice Through Forensic Psychology and Criminological Innovation," the conference aims to promote scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practices that contribute to more effective justice systems and safer communities. The event will serve as a dynamic platform for discussing emerging challenges, innovative research, and practical solutions in understanding criminal behavior, forensic assessment, crime prevention, offender rehabilitation, victim support, and advancements in investigative methodologies.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in keynote presentations, plenary lectures, scientific sessions, oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking activities led by internationally recognized experts. These sessions will explore the latest developments in forensic psychology, criminology, behavioral science, forensic mental health, investigative psychology, cybercrime, forensic neuroscience, correctional psychology, juvenile justice, legal psychology, victimology, and contemporary criminal justice practices.

The conference also offers an excellent opportunity to build international collaborations, establish research partnerships, exchange ideas with global professionals, and gain valuable insights into emerging technologies, digital forensic tools, artificial intelligence in criminal investigations, and innovative approaches that are transforming forensic psychology and criminology. Through meaningful scientific discussions and professional networking, the conference strives to inspire future research, strengthen interdisciplinary cooperation, and advance justice systems worldwide.

Sessions & Tracks

1. Forensic Psychology

This session focuses on the application of psychological science within the legal and criminal justice systems. Topics include forensic assessment, competency evaluations, criminal responsibility, expert witness testimony, offender treatment, psychological profiling, risk assessment, and ethical issues in forensic psychological practice.

2. Criminology and Criminal Behavior

Explore contemporary theories explaining criminal behavior from biological, psychological, sociological, and environmental perspectives. Discussions include crime causation, criminal careers, social inequality, violent crime, organized crime, and innovative crime prevention strategies.

3. Criminal Profiling and Investigative Psychology

Discover advances in offender profiling, behavioral evidence analysis, crime linkage, investigative interviewing, threat assessment, geographic profiling, and decision-making techniques that support modern criminal investigations.

4. Forensic Mental Health

Examine mental health disorders within forensic populations, psychiatric evaluations, competency to stand trial, insanity defense, violence prediction, trauma-informed care, forensic psychiatric treatment, and rehabilitation programs for mentally ill offenders.

5. Victimology and Trauma Psychology

This session highlights the psychological impact of crime on victims and survivors. Topics include victim rights, trauma recovery, crisis intervention, victim compensation, domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, resilience, and trauma-informed justice practices.

6. Criminal Justice System and Legal Psychology

Discuss the psychological processes influencing legal decision-making, eyewitness testimony, jury behavior, judicial bias, sentencing practices, correctional policies, legal reforms, and improving fairness within criminal justice systems.

7. Juvenile Justice and Adolescent Offending

Explore developmental psychology, youth crime prevention, juvenile delinquency, family interventions, restorative justice, educational rehabilitation, diversion programs, and policy initiatives aimed at reducing youth offending.

8. Correctional Psychology and Offender Rehabilitation

Learn about rehabilitation strategies within correctional institutions, offender treatment programs, cognitive behavioral interventions, prison mental healthcare, reintegration into society, reducing recidivism, and rehabilitation policy development.

9. Cybercrime, Cyberpsychology and Digital Forensics

Investigate emerging cyber threats including cyber fraud, identity theft, online harassment, ransomware, digital evidence recovery, cyber behavioral analysis, artificial intelligence in cyber investigations, and international cybercrime legislation.

10. Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation

Examine modern forensic techniques including DNA profiling, forensic toxicology, fingerprint analysis, trace evidence examination, forensic pathology, digital imaging, crime scene reconstruction, and quality assurance in forensic laboratories.

11. Forensic Neuroscience and Behavioral Genetics

Explore the latest discoveries in neuroscience and genetics related to aggression, impulse control, psychopathy, antisocial personality disorders, neuroimaging, biomarkers of criminal behavior, and ethical implications of neuroscience in criminal justice.

12. Violence Prevention and Risk Assessment

Discuss scientific approaches to predicting and managing violence in clinical, correctional, educational, workplace, and community settings using validated assessment tools and evidence-based intervention strategies.

13. Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Criminal Justice

Discover how artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, facial recognition, digital surveillance, blockchain, virtual reality, and automated forensic technologies are revolutionizing investigations, crime prevention, and judicial processes.

14. Investigative Interviewing and Eyewitness Memory

Explore cognitive interviewing techniques, deception detection, false confessions, eyewitness reliability, memory reconstruction, interviewing vulnerable populations, and psychological approaches that improve investigative accuracy.

15. Domestic Violence, Child Protection and Family Violence

Focus on multidisciplinary approaches to preventing domestic abuse, child maltreatment, elder abuse, intimate partner violence, safeguarding vulnerable populations, forensic interviewing of children, and trauma-informed intervention strategies.

16. Terrorism, Radicalization and Security Psychology

Examine psychological pathways to violent extremism, behavioral threat assessment, counterterrorism strategies, crisis negotiation, intelligence gathering, online radicalization, community resilience, and national security policies.

17. Human Trafficking, Organized Crime and Transnational Criminal Networks

Discuss international trafficking operations, organized crime structures, financial crimes, illicit markets, victim identification, cross-border law enforcement collaboration, and global policy responses to transnational crime.

18. Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Forensic Practice

Address professional ethics, confidentiality, informed consent, expert witness responsibilities, cultural competence, legal standards, human rights, and ethical decision-making in forensic psychology and criminology.

19. Community Policing, Crime Prevention and Public Safety

Explore innovative policing models, community engagement, situational crime prevention, environmental criminology, smart cities, restorative justice, violence reduction initiatives, and collaborative public safety strategies.

20. Women, Gender and Crime

Examine gender-specific pathways to offending, violence against women, female offenders, gender-responsive correctional practices, victim protection policies, and the role of gender in criminal justice research.

21. White-Collar Crime and Financial Fraud

Discuss corporate crime, corruption, financial investigations, cyber-enabled fraud, money laundering, forensic accounting, regulatory compliance, and strategies for combating economic crime.

22. Psychology of Serial Offenders and Violent Crime

Explore psychological characteristics, behavioral patterns, offender typologies, serial homicide, sexual offending, psychopathy, stalking, and advanced investigative techniques used in high-profile criminal cases.

23. Substance Abuse, Addiction and Crime

Examine the relationship between substance misuse and criminal behavior, addiction treatment within correctional settings, drug policy, rehabilitation models, and public health approaches to reducing crime.

24. Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Forensic Psychology & Criminology

This concluding session highlights pioneering research, interdisciplinary collaborations, technological innovations, international policy developments, and future opportunities that will shape the evolution of forensic psychology, criminology, and criminal justice in the coming decades.

Target Audience

The 10th International Conference on Forensic Psychology & Criminology welcomes a diverse international audience of professionals, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry experts dedicated to advancing forensic psychology, criminology, forensic science, and criminal justice. 

The conference is designed for:

• Forensic Psychologists
• Clinical Psychologists
• Criminologists
• Forensic Scientists
• Criminal Psychologists
• Behavioral Scientists
• Criminal Justice Professionals
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Police Investigators
• Detectives and Criminal Investigators
• Crime Scene Investigators
• Forensic Pathologists
• Forensic Toxicologists
• Forensic Biologists
• Digital Forensic Experts
• Cybercrime Specialists
• Forensic Anthropologists
• Forensic Odontologists
• Psychiatrists
• Forensic Psychiatrists
• Mental Health Professionals
• Counselors and Psychotherapists
• Victim Support Specialists
• Correctional Psychologists
• Prison and Correctional Administrators
• Probation and Parole Officers
• Legal Psychologists
• Criminal Lawyers
• Prosecutors
• Defense Attorneys
• Judges and Magistrates
• Judicial Officers
• Legal Consultants
• Human Rights Professionals
• Policy Makers and Government Officials
• Security and Intelligence Professionals
• Homeland Security Experts
• Counterterrorism Specialists
• Private Investigators
• Risk Assessment Professionals
• Violence Prevention Specialists
• Child Protection Professionals
• Social Workers
• Rehabilitation Specialists
• Academic Researchers
• University Professors and Faculty Members
• Research Scientists
• Postdoctoral Researchers
• PhD Scholars
• Graduate and Undergraduate Students
• Healthcare Professionals Working in Forensic Settings
• Public Health Researchers
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• International Justice Organizations
• Crime Prevention Agencies
• Community Safety Organizations
• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Forensics Researchers
• Industry Leaders and Technology Providers
• Forensic Laboratory Professionals
• Consultants in Criminal Justice and Security
• Publishers and Scientific Journal Editors
• Professionals Interested in Emerging Trends in Forensic Psychology and Criminology

Market Analysis

The global forensic psychology and criminology sector is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing crime complexity, advancements in forensic science, rapid digital transformation, and growing investments in criminal justice systems. Rising concerns over cybercrime, terrorism, violent offenses, financial fraud, and organized crime have accelerated the demand for innovative forensic technologies, behavioral science, and evidence-based criminal investigations. Governments, law enforcement agencies, judicial institutions, and research organizations worldwide are investing in modern forensic infrastructure and multidisciplinary approaches to enhance public safety and improve justice outcomes.

The growing recognition of mental health within the criminal justice system has significantly increased the demand for forensic psychologists, criminologists, forensic psychiatrists, behavioral analysts, victim advocates, and correctional professionals. Psychological assessment, offender rehabilitation, violence risk assessment, victim support, and investigative psychology have become essential components of contemporary justice systems, creating new opportunities for research, education, and professional development.

Technological innovation is transforming the field through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, digital forensics, biometric identification, predictive analytics, crime mapping, facial recognition, and behavioral intelligence. These emerging technologies are improving crime detection, forensic evidence analysis, criminal profiling, and investigative decision-making while strengthening collaboration between forensic laboratories, law enforcement agencies, and judicial organizations.

North America continues to dominate the global market owing to its advanced forensic laboratories, well-established criminal justice infrastructure, substantial research funding, and early adoption of digital forensic technologies. Europe remains a major center for forensic research and criminal justice innovation, supported by strong academic collaborations, progressive legal frameworks, and investments in public safety. Meanwhile, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to witness the fastest growth, driven by expanding forensic education, modernization of law enforcement, cybersecurity initiatives, and increasing government investment in forensic science across countries such as China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia.

Emerging fields including cybercrime investigation, forensic neuroscience, digital evidence management, forensic mental health, AI-assisted investigations, neurocriminology, and restorative justice are redefining the future of forensic psychology and criminology. These innovations are enhancing investigative accuracy, supporting evidence-based policymaking, reducing recidivism, and improving rehabilitation and victim care.

Overall, the forensic psychology and criminology sector is expected to witness sustained growth through 2027 and beyond, fueled by technological advancement, interdisciplinary research, criminal justice reform, and increasing global collaboration. These developments make the 10th International Conference on Forensic Psychology & Criminology an exceptional international platform for psychologists, criminologists, forensic scientists, legal professionals, law enforcement officers, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, present pioneering research, establish strategic collaborations, and contribute to the advancement of justice, forensic science, and public safety worldwide.