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Resources for Legal Professionals
Practical perspectives on forensic psychological evidence, assessment, expert methodology, and the questions attorneys encounter when psychology enters a legal matter.
Practical Perspectives
Five Questions to Ask When Reading a Forensic Psychological Report
What legal question does the report address? Which sources support its findings? How does the evaluator move from data to inference? What limitations or alternative explanations are acknowledged? Do the conclusions follow from the evidence presented?
What a Risk Score Does—and Does Not—Tell You
A risk score needs context. Examine the instrument used, the information supporting its coding, the population to which it applies, and the limits described in the report. Ask how the evaluator considered dynamic factors, protective factors, and the specific question before the court.
Evaluation or Consultation? Deciding What Kind of Forensic Assistance a Case Actually Needs
Begin with the legal question and the information already available. Consultation can help clarify a referral, examine an existing report, or assess the reasoning behind an expert opinion. An evaluation may be appropriate when the question requires independent assessment. The scope depends on the matter, jurisdiction, and applicable professional requirements.