Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychology is the application of psychological science, knowledge and methods to the law to help answer legal questions arising in criminal, civil, contractual, or other judicial proceedings. Forensic psychology also includes research and consultation on various psychology-law topics, such as jury selection, restorative justice and systemic racism in criminal law, eyewitness testimony, child custody disputes, discrimination and other issues.
Areas of Practice
Evaluation of Competency to Stand Trial
Violence Risk and Sex Offense Risk
Mental Status at the Time of the Offense
Differential Psychiatric (DSM-5 TR) Diagnosis
Psychological Injury and Traumatic Stress
Parental Fitness Evaluation
Independent Medical (Psychological ) Evaluation (IME)
Fitness for Duty and Return to Work
Evaluation for Law Enforcement and Public Safety