| Aspect | Full Time Forensic Psychologist Prison | Full Time Forensic Psychologist Community |
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| Work Environment | Correctional facilities, prisons | Community clinics, outpatient settings |
| Required Credentials | Doctorate in Psychology, licensure, forensic specialization | Doctorate in Psychology, licensure, forensic specialization |
| Employer & Industry | Correctional institutions, government agencies | Healthcare providers, community organizations |
| Job Focus | Assessing inmates, risk evaluations, treatment planning within prisons | Assessing and treating clients in community settings, risk assessments outside correctional facilities |
Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, but the main difference lies in the setting and focus. Prison forensic psychologists work primarily within correctional facilities, focusing on inmate assessments and treatment, while community forensic psychologists operate outside prisons, providing evaluations and therapy in outpatient settings.