Assistant United States Attorney Office of the U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona
An experienced federal prosecutor and a clinical psychologist will offer insights into how psychosexual evaluations can be most effectively utilized when prosecuting or supervising sex offenders. Prosecutors, probation officers, therapists, and interested law enforcement will learn about: typical components of psychosexual evaluations; interpretation and limitations of psychological testing and reports; re-offense risk factors and red flags; and using and diffusing defense reports at sentencing. A particular focus will be placed on how to interpret relevant information in the reports, as well as identify what's missing, to inform plea options and sentencing recommendations. Case examples will be used to illustrate challenges commonly faced in courtrooms. Issues relating to certain diagnoses (e.g., Autistic Spectrum Disorder, sadism) also will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to critically evaluate psychosexual evaluations and understand the uses and limitations of such evaluations
Understand what to ask experts to better assess offenders and highlight issues most relevant to risk
Become familiar with offender typologies and characteristics in order to better inform case-relevant decisions
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