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• General Offending (e.g., theft; drug, driving and property offences). 
• Violent Offending (e.g., threats, intimidation, assault, robbery, manslaughter, murder). 
• Sexual Offending (e.g., inappropriate touching, sexual assault, sexual servitude). 
• Violent Extremism, including those at-risk or vulnerable to radicalisation. 
• Terrorism. 
• Lone Actor Grievance Fuelled Violence (e.g., hate crimes, mass and public violence). 
• Group-Based Violence (e.g., organised criminal networks, outlaw motorcycle gangs)
• Institutional Violence.

Forensic psychological assessments are independent evaluations that typically involve a combination of comprehensive clinical interviews, the administration of standardized psychological tests, and the use of evidence-based risk assessment instruments. 

These forensic psychological assessments aim to address specific legal questions, helping legal practitioners and the courts understand the reasons behind the offending behavior, the likelihood of reoffending, and potential treatment or sentencing options. 

Katrina Czerkies Forensic Psychology provides a variety of assessment services, including: 

Pre-Sentence & Mitigation Assessments/Reports. 

Pre-Sentence and Mitigation Reports, prepared by psychologists, are independent psychological evaluations utilised by the court after an individual has pleaded or been found guilty. Their purpose is to offer a holistic view of an individual, aiding the court in determining a fair, informed, and effective sentence. 

Risk Assessments/Risk Assessment Reports. 

Katrina Czerkies Forensic Psychology conducts thorough risk assessments of individuals who have been charged or convicted, or who have allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual, violent, or violent extremist behavior. These assessments are executed using formal risk assessment tools to evaluate an individual's risk of offending by analyzing relevant risk factors specific to the nature of the offending. 

Risk Assessment Reports also provide treatment and management recommendations for individuals, whether in the community or within custodial settings. 

Post Sentence Legislation. 

Katrina Czerkies Forensic Psychology assesses individuals who are being considered for eligibility for state-based or commonwealth post-sentence legislation. 

This includes: 

• Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 
• Terrorism (High Risk Offenders) Act 2017 
• Migration and Other Legislation Amendment (Bridging Visas, Serious Offenders and Other Measures) Act 2023

Forensic psychological intervention involves the application of psychological principles and therapeutic techniques to manage and treat individuals within the criminal justice system. The primary aim of these interventions is to enhance mental health, understand complex behaviors, reduce recidivism, and aid rehabilitation through tailored assessment and intervention services.
Katrina Czerkies Forensic Psychology offers individual interventions targeting a variety of offending behaviors, utilizing evidence-based frameworks such as:

• Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR Model)
• Good Lives Model (GLM)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Schema Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

These psychological interventions are individualised and collaboratively designed, following a 'one size does not fit all' approach.
Intervention sessions can be held in-person or via telehealth, typically lasting between 50 to 60 minutes. The frequency of sessions will be determined collaboratively and may occur weekly, fortnightly, every three weeks, or monthly.
It's important to note that these interventions are voluntary. Katrina Czerkies Psychology Services does not provide mandated treatment.