How Do I, as a Forensic Psychologist, Account for Cultural and Systemic Variables in Violence Risk Assessment to Avoid Bias and Improve Accuracy?
In the complex intersection of law and psychology, violence risk assessment remains one of the most consequential tasks entrusted to forensic
When and How Should Forensic Psychologists Account for the Use of the Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-5 (SCID-5) in Criminal Court?
The Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM-5 (SCID-5) is one of the most widely recognized tools for establishing psychiatric diagnoses. In
How Do Forensic Psychologists Who Are Custody Evaluators Navigate Risk Management and Licensing Board Complaints?
For the forensic psychologist, the family court arena is often described as a “minefield,” where even the most seasoned practitioners can face
How Do Forensic Psychologists Advance Violence Risk Assessments with the Multi-Level-Guidelines-Version-2 (MLG-V2) to Assess Group Violence?
The landscape of modern security and public safety is increasingly defined by complex, group-based threats that challenge traditional assessment
How Can I Strengthen My Forensic Psychological Assessment for Parenting Plan and Custody Litigation Cases?
Parenting plan and custody litigation places forensic psychologists in a uniquely complex role: translating psychological science into legally
What Do I, as a Forensic Psychologist, Need to Know About the Daubert Criteria When Preparing Opinions for Criminal Court?
The transition from the therapy room to the criminal courtroom is one of the most consequential shifts a mental health professional can make. In the
How Can I, As A Forensic Psychologist, Ensure My Criminal Court Testimony Is Grounded in Sound Evidence?
As forensic psychologists testifying in criminal court, our credibility hinges on one central question: are our opinions grounded in sound evidence?
As a Forensic Psychologist, What Should I Know When My Assessment Findings Are Central to High-Stakes Sentencing in Capital Murder Cases?
Testifying in capital murder cases is one of the most demanding roles we can assume as forensic psychologists. In these proceedings, assessment
What Should I, as a Forensic Psychologist Testifying in Criminal Court, Understand About the Dusky Standard?
The Dusky standard is one of the most frequently referenced legal standards in criminal forensic psychology. As forensic psychologists, we are
How Can I, as a Forensic Psychologist Serving as a Criminal Court Expert, Deliver Defensible Malingering Assessments Under Adversarial Scrutiny?
Malingering assessment occupies a uniquely high-risk position in criminal court. As forensic psychologists serving as criminal court experts, our
Why Must I, As a Forensic Psychologist, Stay Proficient in Violence Risk Assessment Tools like HCR-20v3, SARA, and START Beyond My Initial Certification?
Violence risk assessment is a core responsibility of forensic psychologists working in correctional facilities, forensic settings, and civil
How Do I, as a Forensic Psychologist, Prepare Violence Risk Assessments that Support Expert Testimony in Institutional Settings?
Forensic psychologists working in correctional facilities, forensic hospitals, and Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) programs are often tasked with
