As the practice arm of the Department of Forensic Psychology, The Chicago School Forensic Center brings students together with local organizations on projects that bolster hands-on learning experiences while addressing unmet needs in the community. Students benefit from the opportunity to put classroom instruction into practice in real-world settings that range from the Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department of Cook County and Illinois Department of Children and Family Service agencies to women’s shelters and programs for ex-offenders.
Please join The Chicago School Forensic Center, in partnership with the Imani Pearls Community Development Foundation, for a town hall meeting regarding one of our new initiatives, S.O.S. (SAVE OUR SCHOOL CHILDREN), on December 2, 2009.
We need your help to help others. As The Forensic Center continues our impactful reach into the community, we seek the talents of individuals for our Forensic Center Auxiliary Board. By becoming a member, you will be on the front lines of our efforts to help spread the good word about the center and its benefits to the community. EXTENDED DEADLINE! Apply now to join The Forensic Center Auxiliary Board!
The center began its mission to reduce incidents of child maltreatment by providing evidence-based treatment to children and families involved with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (IDCFS) and expanded to meet the critical demands of the community.
The Chicago School is poised to further connect its psychology services to the legal sector and community agencies that interface with the court system thanks to its new Forensic Center.
“Now, because of the center, we are inviting the community to our campus and providing services to our neighbors who need help keeping their families together and strong. The Forensic Center is another example of how our campus isn’t just in Chicago but of Chicago.”
Students studying Forensic Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology have access to a unique teaching venue thanks to a significant gift from Transwestern and Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Utigard.