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

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

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