Forensic Psychology: Our Expert Approaches

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Our approach to psychological evaluation hinges on selecting the most clinically and empirically validated tools for both report writing and the formulation of professional opinions. By blending practical experience with a strong academic foundation in psychological theory, we strive to deliver assessments that are balanced, clear, and grounded in evidence-based practice.

Assessment tools used by Cognitive Integrity

The following is a comprehensive overview of various assessment tools and methodologies frequently utilized in clinical and forensic psychology. These instruments can either be selected for evaluation purposes or may represent assessments a client has already experienced, necessitating an independent review for case analysis.

 

 

 

  • HCR-20v3. A structured tool for assessing the risk of violence.

  • Risk for Sexual Violence Protocol (RSVPv2) / SVR-20v2: Instruments designed to evaluate the risk of sexual violence.

  • Internet Sexual Offending Risk Assessment (C-PORT): A tool aimed at assessing risks associated with internet-based sexual offenses.

  • Extremism/Terrorism Act (TACT) Offences Risk Assessment (VERA-2R): Used to evaluate the risk of involvement in extremism or terrorism.

  • Risk Matrix 2000 (RM2000) / SARN: Assessment tools that analyze the risk of sexual offending, commonly employed by prison psychologists.

  • Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) / CAPP: Instruments used to assess psychopathy or psychopathic personality disorders.

  • International Personality Disorder Examination (IPDE): A diagnostic tool for personality disorder assessment.

  • SCID 5 PD: Another diagnostic tool for evaluating personality disorders.

  • Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV): An assessment measure for cognitive functioning, often part of evaluating learning disabilities.

     

  • Including the Stalking Assessment and Management (SAMv2) and Stalking Risk Profile (SRP).

  • Such as SAVRY and AIM-2, designed for evaluating risk factors in young individuals.

  • For diagnosing PTSD and Complex PTSD.

  • Tools specifically aimed at evaluating the risks associated with fire-setting behaviors.

     

  • Such as determining an individual's capacity to consent to sexual activities or participate in litigation.

  • Focused on assessing memory capabilities.

  • A screening assessment for cognitive functioning.

  • Tools to evaluate the authenticity of reported symptoms and the effort exerted by an individual during assessments.

  • Including Hayling & Brixton and D-KEFS, which assess various aspects of executive functioning.

  • Such as DIVA and ACE, focused on identifying Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

  • Including DISCO, ADOS-2, ADI-R, and MIGDAS 2, for comprehensive assessment of ASD.

  • Tools like Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-IV), PAI, and MMPI that evaluate various personality dimensions.

  • Including SAPROF, SAPROF-Y, and SAPROF-SO, which focus on identifying factors that may mitigate risk.

  • "The diverse array of assessment tools that we employ reflects the complexity and variability of clinical and forensic evaluations, allowing us to conduct comprehensive assessments tailored to individual client needs.“

    -- Dr Marni Cotman, Clinical Director and CEO