Class Psychological Assessement in the Forensic Context

This UC aims to develop knowledge in the field of forensic psychological assessment with adults. In more detail, it is intended to train students with the theoretical-practical skills necessary for the activity of the psychologist in this context, namely, with regard to the definition of evaluation procedures; assessment strategies and instruments used and the elaboration of expert reports.

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CP1: Introduction to forensic psychology and forensic psychological assessment -Conceptual framework and evolution - Scope of action and specificities CP2: Legal framework of expert evidence and the role of the psychologist as a forensic expert CP3: Evaluation process: Characteristics, technical problems and ethical issues CP4: Forensic psychological report -Objectives, specificities and recommendations -Impact on the psychological report in the judicial decision CP5: Forensic psychological assessment in the context of criminal proceedings -Psychological assessment of children and youth and its features and specificities  -NICHD Forensic Interview -Evaluating victims of sexual abuse and mistreatment 5.2. Psychological assessment of adults -The cognitive interview -Process of evaluating offenders and victims of conjugal violence and sexual violence CP6: Forensic psychological assessment in the context of civil proceedings 6.1. Assessment of child custody

The proposed and described teaching methodologies integrate a set of pedagogical innovation practices based on evidence, and adjusted to the objectives and contents of the curricular unit (interactive presentation, questioning, case studies).

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