Forensic Psychological Assessments (English and Spanish)

Services include the ability to conduct evaluations and prepare reports which can be used by judges, probation officers, lawyers and families. An example is a report conducted for a lifer at a California state prison for their parole board hearing. Another is a report for a minor who was detained at a county juvenile Hall. Reports address the following:

• Referral Questions

  • Assessing for mental health concerns.
  • Determining risk factors.
  • Assessing recidivism.
  • Assessing type of needed treatment interventions.

• Included in the report are the following:

  • Face-to-face interview.
  • Mental status exam.
  • Collaboration with family to obtain relevant history.
  • Probation report review (if relevant).
  • Administer appropriate battery of intelligence and psychological measures.
  • Summary of test results addressing referral questions and recommendations.