What is Forensic Behavioural Analysis?

Forensic Behavioural Analysis is not a clinical diagnosis, it is not statistical analysis and it is certainly not psychic. It is the behavioural evaluation of investigative results rather than investigation in the usual sense. It is the careful examination and analysis of verbal, physical and sexual behaviour, taking into consideration the context within which each element of behaviour occurred. All known information is considered, with each factor viewed in isolation and then collectively along with all other factors. Speculation, theory and fact each have a role to play but each must be carefully evaluated for what it is, in ascending order of significance. Speculation can open the mind to theories not previously considered and well based theory can lead to new sources of fact. Training, research, experience and focused deductive reasoning are the key elements involved in the process. The goal of Forensic Behavioural Analysis is to maximize understanding of the crime and the criminal so that strategies developed to deal with both, be they investigative, interview, or otherwise, have a greater chance of success.

Just as "psychological profiling" has helped investigators narrow down long lists of possible suspects to short lists of probable suspects and helped prosecutors recognize a pattern within a series of crimes, Forensic Behavioural Analysis can help clients see things that "were there all the time". Once seen it makes all the sense in the world and a common reaction is "why didn’t I see that when I reviewed the case". The answer to this question is simply that the case was never viewed through a "behavioural filter"; analyzed in detail from a behavioural perspective by a trained professional with experience in this technique. While the process is based on research and experience dealing with criminal matters it can also be very useful in the non-criminal arena. Further details are available on the "Services" page.