To become a forensic psychologist you would have a desire to want to help and support offenders. Excellent communication and listening skills will also help you work with a broad range of people including other professionals.
A Seattle University study examining the costs of the death penalty in Washington found that each death penalty case cost an average of $1 million more than a similar case where the death penalty was not sought ($3.07 million, versus $2.01 million).
Death penalty costs California more than $300m per execution. 1  New study also shows that average time between conviction and execution is over 25 years â double the US national average. 2  New study also shows that average time between conviction and execution is over 25 years â double the US national average.