While documentation should always be at the forefront of a practitioner’s mind, when legal cases are involved, the need for clear, concise documentation that specifically assesses and addresses the core legal questions is imperative.
The legal questions for criminal and civil cases are different, even when involving the same defendant and the same event or incident.
• What does the literature say about how the role of forensic psychologists in criminal and civil cases compare and contrast?
• What does the literature say about the different theories that apply in this case as we move from a criminal to civil case?
• How can forensic psychology professionals prepare to work with clients in criminal and civil cases, providing assessment, treatment, and/or expert testimony.
• What knowledge, skills, and education will the forensic psychology professionals need to address the case?
