FORENSIC EVALUATIONS

FORENSIC EVALUATIONS

Forensic evaluations refer to comprehensive psychological assessments that intersect with the legal profession.

In these specific matters, psychologists are called into legal proceedings to provide objective and comprehensive psychological evaluations and to give expert witness testimony on particular areas of psychology and psychological functioning.

Dr. Paula Bruce has developed unique expertise in forensic evaluations and has served as an expert witness—including testifying at trial —in various civil litigation matters including, but not limited to, trauma, sexual assault, sexual harassment (#metoo cases), rideshare sexual assault, employment discrimination, racial trauma, and clergy abuse. Dr. Bruce has also conducted forensic evaluations in complicated Family Law matters.

Her expertise in these nuanced areas of psychology has provided expert insight and clarity in many legal situations of a delicate nature. For more information related to forensic assessments, evaluations, and other psycho-legal matters, please contact Dr. Paula Bruce at drpaula@pbapsychology.com.

TYPICAL FORENSIC ISSUES

  • Assessment of emotional and psychological impact following a traumatic event. We are typically involved in civil litigation matters related to sexual assault or other similar traumatic experiences.

  • Evaluation of psychological harm resulting from workplace, educational, or systemic discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are typically involved in cases relating to sexual harassment, #me too cases and gender and racial discrimination.

  • In-depth evaluations to determine the presence, severity, and impact of mental health conditions in legal contexts such as Family Law proceedings and custody related issues.

  • We have served as an expert witness at trial in several civil litigation matters involving sexual trauma, sexual harassment and Family Law matters.

 
 
 

TYPICAL PSYCHO-LEGAL FORENSIC ISSUES:

  • Psychological trauma resulting from personal injury: childhood abuse, sexual assault, clergy sexual abuse, ride-share sexual assault, foster care abuse

  • Psychological trauma result from discrimination: sexual harassment, #metoo cases, racial discrimination, and employment discrimination

  • Child sexual abuse evaluations

  • Mental health evaluations for Family Law cases

  • Expert witness (including at trial)

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