AREAS OF PRACTICE

Forensic & Clinical
Psychology Services

  • Comprehensive forensic psychological assessment of risk and psychopathology.

    • Forensic Risk Assessments to evaluate risk and inform legal decision-making, treatment, and risk management.

    • Risk Assessments addressing general, violent, and sexual recidivism.

    • Treatment and Intervention.

    • Psychological Treatment and Intervention in Legal Contexts.

    • Consultation to legal professionals, agencies, organizations, and other service providers. 

    Risk Assessments

    • Sexual Recidivism Risk

    • Violent Recidivism Risk

    • General Recidivism Risk

    • Intimate Partner Violence Risk

    • Child Sexual Exploitation Material (CSEM)-Related Risk

  • Clinical psychology services include the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a range of psychological, emotional, and behavioural concerns.

    Assessment Services

    • Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Health Disorders

    • Emotional & behavioural functioning

    • Mental health

    • Strengths & abilities

    • Learning & thinking

    • Attention & concentration

    • Areas where support may be needed

    Treatment Services

    • Treatment of Mental Health Disorders

    • Trauma Informed

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A risk assessment is a structured psychological evaluation used to assess an individual’s risk for future harmful or unlawful behaviour. The nature and scope of the assessment are guided by the referral question and may include the evaluation of sexual or general violent recidivism risk, as well as general risk of offending.

    Risk assessments consider relevant historical, clinical, and situational factors and incorporate standardized risk-assessment measures. The findings can assist with legal decision-making, treatment planning, supervision, and the development of individualized risk-management strategies.

  • The assessment process is determined by the referral question and the circumstances of the matter. It may include one or more clinical interviews, review of available records, psychological or risk-related questionnaires, standardized assessment instruments, and preparation of the written report, and if requested, expert testimony.

  • Relevant records are requested when available and applicable. These may include:

    • Police reports, current, and if applicable, prior charges and convictions.

    • Official criminal record

    • Correctional or probation records

    • Previous psychological or psychiatric assessments

    • Employment information

  • A psychological assessment is used to answer specific questions about mental health diagnosis, daily functioning, risk, work-related competency, personality, or other areas relevant to the referral question.

    The assessment may include standardized psychological tests, a clinical interview, and review of relevant information from other sources.

  • The length of an assessment varies depending on its type and purpose, the individual circumstances, and the amount and complexity of information requiring review.

  • Assessment results or reports will be generally provided within 3-4 weeks of completing the assessment, provided that all necessary information and records have been received.