Forensic psychological assessments are independent evaluations that typically involve a combination of comprehensive clinical interviews (in-person or via telehealth), the administration of standardised psychological tests, and the use of evidence-based risk assessment instruments.
Forensic psychological assessments are objective in nature, and aim to address specific legal questions, helping legal practitioners and the courts to understand the reasons behind offending behaviour(s), the likelihood of reoffending, and potential treatment or sentencing options.
Katrina Czerkies Forensic Psychology have experience in and can provide forensic psychological assessments for both criminal and civil matters.
Criminal Matters
Reports can be prepared for the local, district and supreme courts as well as other sentencing authorities such as parole boards.
Civil Matters
Katrina Czerkies Forensic Psychology offers a comprehensive range of intervention services for a variety of clinical presentations. Utilising evidence-based frameworks and approaches, Katrina Czerkies Forensic Psychology provides support for individuals facing challenges such as:
Supervision is an essential component of good practice for psychologists, providing the vital underpinning of high-quality clinical psychology services.
Katrina Czerkies Forensic Psychology offers opportunities for individual supervision for practicing psychologists, especially those interested in:
Supervision sessions are designed to create a supportive and collaborative environment where practitioners can identify and problem-solve ethical dilemmas, discuss risk assessments, report writing, and clinical cases. These individual supervision sessions are available online.
For bookings, please email: info@katrinaczerkies.com.au
Katrina Czerkies is currently undertaking her PhD at Deakin University, focusing on identifying and examining individual-level factors associated with violent extremism. Her research also explores the behavioral patterns that differentiate between individuals motivated by ideology versus those that are not.
This work will contribute to the literature by advancing our understanding or risk and protective factors specific to the context of grievance-fuelled and ideologically motivated violence in Australia. Findings are expected to inform health, national security, social welfare, and justice agencies in their pursuit to identify those at risk of offending, address their clinical needs and manage the risk of harm they pose to society and to themselves.
This research is due for completion in 2028/2029.
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.