Field and Aims: Achieving an effective criminal policy tailored to the individual characteristics of offenders is one of the primary goals of modern penal systems. In this regard, developing an offender personality file holds particular significance within Iran's criminal policy. However, the implementation of this mechanism faces numerous challenges. This article examines the challenges and proposes solutions for establishing personality profiling in Iran’s criminal policy, drawing upon the teachings of clinical criminology
Method: This study was conducted using a descriptive-analytical method
Findings and Conclusions: The legislative challenges in this area include the lack of legal obligation to compile personality files, the high volume of criminal cases and its negative impact on judicial decision-making, and the limited diversity in criminal enforcement measures. In the judicial domain, key issues include insufficient training and the appointment of non-expert professionals, which undermine the accuracy and reliability of personality profiling. On the executive level, serious obstacles include financial constraints, the lack of appropriate facilities and specialists, and an excessive emphasis on the principle of the certainty and severity of punishment. To enhance the effectiveness of offender personality profiling, several strategies based on clinical criminology are proposed. These include implementing educational and cultural programs for offenders, expanding employment and vocational training opportunities, providing counseling and social work services, and training prison staff. In addition, offering welfare services and appropriate educational environments for inmates can significantly contribute to crime reduction and the rehabilitation of offenders. Ultimately, the article suggests that, given the psychological complexities of criminal behavior, the incorporation of clinical criminology approaches into criminal policy could serve as an effective step toward reforming Iran's penal system.