Objective answers, when the stakes are external.
A judge asked for it. An attorney recommended it. A surrogacy agency, a surgeon, or an employer requires it.
These are the moments when an impression isn’t enough, when what’s needed is an assessment that is objective, thorough, and able to stand up to scrutiny.
That is what a forensic evaluation is for.
What a Forensic Evaluation Is
A forensic evaluation is a psychological assessment conducted for a legal, court, or third-party purpose. It differs from clinical work in one crucial way: the evaluator’s role is not advocacy but objectivity. The question comes from the court, the agency, or the process. The answer is built to be defensible, grounded in standardized testing, careful interviewing, and records, rather than opinion.
The Evaluations We Provide
purepsychTM conducts forensic and specialty evaluations across several contexts:
Risk & Threat Assessments
Objective evaluation of risk of harm to self or others, including violence and threat assessment, to inform courts, schools, employers, and safety decisions.
Family & Custody Evaluations
Custody, parenting time, and parental fitness evaluations for family court, conducted impartially and grounded in the child’s best interests.
Court-Related & Other Forensic Matters
Independent psychological evaluations for legal proceedings and attorney or court referrals.
Medical Procedure Clearance
Pre-surgical psychological evaluations for procedures that require them, including bariatric and cosmetic surgery.
Gestational Surrogacy Evaluations
For intended parents and gestational carriers, meeting the requirements of fertility clinics and surrogacy agencies.
Fitness-for-Duty & Pre-Employment Evaluations
Occupational assessments of readiness and suitability for professional contexts.
School Clearance Evaluations
Following a suspension or dismissal, an independent mental-health and risk assessment of a student’s readiness to return.
Who It’s For
Attorneys and courts who need a clinically grounded, impartial picture. Agencies, clinics, and employers with a clearance requirement. Families and individuals moving through a process where the standard is objectivity, not advocacy.
What You Walk Away With
A thorough, well-documented report written to the standard the setting requires, answering the specific question asked, and prepared to withstand review.
Contact purepsychTM to discuss your matter and referral question.
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