Forensic Risk Assessments
At our clinic we provide forensic risk assessments which are structured psychological evaluations that help estimate the likelihood that an individual may engage in behaviours that could pose a risk of harm to themselves or others. These assessments are often conducted in legal, correctional, or clinical settings to guide decisions about supervision, treatment, and safety planning.
Who May Benefit
Adults involved in the legal or correctional system
Individuals experiencing ongoing behavioural or interpersonal challenges
Families, caregivers, schools, workplaces, or organizations seeking guidance on safety and risk management
By providing clear, evidence-based insights, forensic risk assessments help identify strengths, support needs, and strategies for managing risk effectively.
By considering both risk and protective factors, the assessment provides a balanced and clinically informed understanding of an individual’s current risk level and strategies to reduce or manage risk.
How It Can Help
Forensic risk assessments can:
Provide courts, legal professionals, and organizations with clear, evidence-based information
Guide treatment planning and rehabilitation or behavioral management programs
Inform decisions about supervision conditions, restrictions, or release
Support safety planning for individuals, families, and communities
Who May Benefit
Adults involved in the legal or correctional system
Individuals experiencing ongoing behavioural or interpersonal challenges
Families, caregivers, schools, workplaces, or organizations seeking guidance on safety and risk management
By providing clear, evidence-based insights, forensic risk assessments help identify strengths, support needs, and strategies for managing risk effectively.
What the Assessment Includes
A comprehensive forensic risk assessment typically involves:
• Clinical interview: to gather detailed information about the individual’s history and experiences
• Review of personal, behavioral, and legal history: to understand patterns of behaviour and past challenges
• Evidence-based tools: standardised assessments to objectively evaluate risk and protective factors
• Identification of risk and protective factors:
o Risk factors may include past aggressive or impulsive behaviour, substance use, or situational stressors that increase the likelihood of harm
o Protective factors may include supportive relationships, stable housing, coping skills, employment, or engagement in treatment