What Should Forensic Psychologists Know About Violence Risk Assessment in SVP (Sexually Violent Predator) Evaluations?
The landscape of violence risk assessment conducted by a forensic psychologist in the context of SVP evaluations is among the most complex
What Should Forensic Psychologists Know About High-Stakes Sentencing in Juvenile Murder Cases?
High-stakes sentencing in juvenile murder cases places forensic psychologists in a demanding role in criminal court. These evaluations require
What Should Custody Evaluators Know About Legal Immunity in Forensic Psychology?
The intersection of forensic psychology and family law presents complex clinical, ethical, and legal demands. Although many jurisdictions still use
Evaluation of Mental State at the Time of Offense: What Should I Know As a Forensic Psychologist Conducting a Criminal Forensic Assessment?
Evaluations of mental state at the time of the offense (MSO) are among the more complex tasks in criminal forensic assessment. These evaluations
Elevating Evidence: MMPI-3 for the Forensic Psychologist Wanting to Specialize in Custody Evaluations
For a forensic psychologist, child custody evaluations, increasingly referred to as parenting plan evaluations, represent some of the most impactful
How Can a Forensic Psychologist Approach a Violence Risk Assessment While Navigating Ethical Gray Areas, Especially with Unclear Referral Questions or Pressured Recommendations?
The role of a forensic psychologist is uniquely positioned at the complex intersection of clinical expertise and the adversarial legal system. This
As a Forensic Psychologist in Criminal Court, What Do I Need to Understand About Psychometric Theory to Support Defensible Opinions?
In criminal court, forensic psychologists are not evaluated solely on credentials, experience, or confidence on the stand. Our opinions are tested
What the Forensic Psychologist Must Know About Violence Risk Assessment With Complex Presentations: Comorbid Psychosis, Trauma, or Neurocognitive Impairment Affect Risk Formulations
In legal, correctional, and psychiatric settings, forensic psychologists are often asked to estimate the likelihood of future violence while also
What Should a Forensic Psychologist Know When Preparing the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) as Evidence for Criminal Court Testimony?
The Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) carries exceptional evidentiary weight in criminal court. Few assessment tools evoke stronger reactions
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
