Instructions

In this assignment, you will summarize five types of forensic evaluation, selecting one methodology to examine in more detail from the following:

· Competency to stand trial.

· Child custody.

· Parenting fitness.

· Mitigation of penalty.

· Recidivism potential (for example, a violence risk assessment or a sexual risk assessment).

Objectives

Complete the following:

1. Summarize the forensic evaluations indicated in this assignment (competency to stand trial; child custody, parenting fitness; mitigation of penalty; recidivism potential).

2. Describe the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation.

3. Describe a methodology for completing the chosen evaluation.

4. Justify why a methodology is appropriate for completing the chosen evaluation.

5. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the objectives above, your assignment should meet the following requirements:

· Written communications are free of errors that detract from the overall message.

· Formatting: current edition APA style and format.

· Length of paper: 5 pages.

· Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 points.

· References: scholarly peer reviewed references