A forensic psychological assessment is a technical and systematic process carried out by specialized psychologists, applying psychological knowledge to legal and judicial contexts. The main objective is to provide scientifically grounded information that contributes to more informed, fair, and well-supported judicial decisions.

This type of assessment may be necessary in various legal contexts, including:

• Proceedings related to the regulation of parental responsibilities

• Assessment of psychological harm in victims

• Criminal responsibility and criminal liability

• Risk and dangerousness assessment

• Witness credibility evaluation

• Support in social reintegration processes

A forensic psychological assessment may be requested by:

• Courts or judges

• Lawyers

• Social reintegration services

• Private individuals (when required in legal contexts)

Each assessment is adapted to the legal question at hand, but the process may include:

• Collection of relevant information (interviews, documents, observation)

• Administration of validated psychological tests

• Integrated analysis of the collected data

• Preparation of a technical report or expert opinion

• Submission of the report to the requesting authority

• Price: Defined according to the type and complexity of the request

• Duration: Variable (depending on the assessment)

• Format: In person or online (depending on the situation and legal requirements)

• Languages: Portuguese, English, and Spanish