Summer School of Forensic Psychology

Date:

Application deadline:

Language:

Serbian

Target group:

Undergraduate and master’s students of psychology, law, criminology, security studies, as well as professionals from these fields.

ECTS credits:

3

Tuition fee:

370 EUR

Program description:

The goal of the Summer School of Forensic Psychology is to provide participants with contemporary theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of psychological analysis of criminal behavior, forensic psychological assessment, and evaluation of testimony credibility, through an interdisciplinary approach that connects psychology, criminology, law, and penology.

The program focuses on understanding the psychological factors of criminal behavior, applying scientific methods in personality assessment and violent behavior evaluation, as well as developing competencies necessary for professional work in judicial, security, and correctional systems.

Special emphasis is placed on the analysis of judicial practice, ethical standards in forensic work, and the application of modern research findings in risk assessment, personality disorder diagnostics, and evaluation of testimonies, especially in cases involving vulnerable groups such as children. Through case studies, simulations of court proceedings, and analysis of real criminal situations, participants develop critical thinking, professional judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills in the field of forensic psychology.

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of the Summer School of Forensic Psychology, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the basic concepts of forensic psychology -
    Become familiar with key areas of psychology application in judicial and security systems.
  2. Recognize psychological factors of criminal and violent behavior -
    Understand how individual, social, and developmental factors can influence the emergence of criminal behavior.
  3. Understand the basic principles of criminal profiling -
    Learn the logic and methodological steps in developing a preliminary psychological profile in criminal case analysis.
  4. Understand the role of personality disorders in a forensic context -
    Recognize key characteristics of personality disorders relevant for assessing criminal behavior.
  5. Understand psychological aspects of testimony reliability -
    Learn about factors that may affect the credibility of testimony, especially in cases involving children.
  6. Understand the basic procedures of forensic psychological assessment -
    Understand the role of psychologists in court proceedings and the key elements of expert reports and opinions.
  7. Understand the judicial perspective on psychological findings -
    Learn how judges and the legal system use psychological assessments in decision-making processes.
  8. Gain insight into psychological processes in correctional institutions -
    Understand the basic principles of psychologists’ work in the prison system and the role of psychological interventions in rehabilitation.
  9. Develop interdisciplinary thinking skills -
    Understand the importance of collaboration between psychology, law, criminology, and security studies.
  10. Critically analyze real forensic cases -
    Develop the ability to analyze and discuss concrete cases from judicial and criminal practice.


Teaching methods:
lectures, discussions, group work, panel discussions

Courses:

  • Behavioral analysis of crime and criminal profiling
  • Personality disorders in forensic assessment
  • Forensic medical and psychological expert evaluations in practice
  • Psychological risk factors of violent behavior
  • Reliability of child testimony in cases of sexual abuse
  • Legal framework of psychological expert assessment
  • Judicial decision-making and the use of forensic psychological evidence
  • Forensic psychology in the system of execution of criminal sanctions

Lecturers:

  • Prof. Dr. Dušanka Đurović, Full Professor, Faculty of Organizational Studies “Eduka”
  • Prof. Dr. Ksenija Kolundžija, Associate Professor, Faculty of Organizational Studies “Eduka”
  • Prof. Dr. Slobodan Savić, Institute of Forensic Medicine “Milovan Milovanović”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade
  • Prof. Dr. Oliver Stojković, Institute of Forensic Medicine “Milovan Milovanović”, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade
  • Prof. Dr. Bojana Dinić, Full Professor, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad
  • Prof. Dr. Goran Krstajić, Associate Professor, Faculty of Organizational Studies “Eduka”
  • Doc. Dr. Bojana Grahovac, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Organizational Studies “Eduka”
  • Doc. Dr. Dragana Mitrić Aćimović, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Organizational Studies “Eduka”
  • Dr. Ana Mirković, Faculty of Organizational Studies “Eduka”
  • MA Aleksandra Parojčić, Institute of Mental Health and Faculty of Organizational Studies “Eduka”
  • Nemanja Popović, Faculty of Organizational Studies “Eduka”
  • Dragan Mileusnić, Lawyer

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