Understanding Forensic Psychological Evaluations: What They Are, When They’re Needed, and What to Expect
When people hear the term forensic psychological evaluation, they often assume it’s simply a psychological evaluation conducted for someone involved in the legal system. In reality, forensic evaluations are fundamentally different from clinical evaluations. Although both involve interviews, psychological testing, and diagnostic assessment, the purpose of a forensic evaluation is not treatment—it’s to answer a […]