you will summarize five types of forensic evaluation, selecting one methodology to examine in more detail from

 you will summarize five types of forensic evaluation, selecting one methodology to examine in more detail from the following:

• Competency to stand trial.
• Child custody.
• Parenting fitness.
• Mitigation of penalty.
• Recidivism potential (for example, a violence risk assessment or a sexual risk assessment).

Objectives

Complete the following:

1. Summarize the forensic evaluations indicated in this assignment (competency to stand trial; child custody, parenting fitness; mitigation of penalty; recidivism potential).
2. Describe the key legal questions involved in the chosen evaluation.
3. Describe a methodology for completing the chosen evaluation.
4. Justify why a methodology is appropriate for completing the chosen evaluation.
5. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.