Courts often need to understand the likelihood that an individual may engage in violent behavior in the future. The Institute of Forensic Psychology (IFP) provides Violence Risk Evaluations to help courts, attorneys, and agencies make informed decisions in cases where public safety and appropriate intervention are critical. Our evaluations are impartial, evidence-based, and designed to address specific referral questions with clarity.
Our Approach
IFP conducts Violence Risk Evaluations using structured, research-backed methods:
- Clinical interviews to assess history, mental health status, and behavioral patterns.
- Standardized risk assessment instruments to evaluate violence potential and protective factors.
- Review of records, including legal, medical, and correctional histories.
- Collateral contacts with probation officers, treatment providers, or family members when appropriate.
What We Address
- Presence of psychological or psychiatric disorders linked to aggression.
- Historical, clinical, and situational factors associated with violence risk.
- Identification of protective factors that may reduce risk.
- Recommendations for supervision, monitoring, treatment, or intervention.
- Application of findings to statutory or case-specific legal standards.
Reporting
IFP delivers structured, impartial reports that summarize relevant findings and connect them directly to the violence risk referral question. Reports are designed to be clear, objective, and useful for the courts, with recommendations that balance public safety and individual needs.
Why Choose IFP
IFP delivers evaluations that are objective, evidence-based, and trusted in court. Our multi-credentialed team employs a thorough and impartial process to ensure that findings are clear, relevant, and legally useful. We prioritize timeliness without sacrificing quality, and every evaluation is conducted with professional respect and cultural competence.
We look forward to working with you and supporting the critical decisions entrusted to the courts.
Supporting Criminal Courts and Legal Professionals
IFP offers Violence Risk Evaluations that meet the highest forensic standards. Our reports are impartial, evidence-based, and written with legal clarity, giving courts and attorneys the information they need for high-stakes criminal cases.
To request an evaluation, please contact IFP directly, and a member of our team will follow up with you shortly.