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.
For over 25 years, 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, 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 us.
TYPICAL FORENSIC ISSUES
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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.
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We have served as an expert witness at trial in several civil litigation matters involving sexual trauma, sexual harassment and Family Law matters.
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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.
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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.
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, and employment discrimination
Child sexual abuse evaluations
Mental health evaluations for Family Law cases
Expert witness (including at trial)
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Phone: 310.271.2275
BEVERLY HILLS LOCATION
9350 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 212
Beverly Hills, CA 90212