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forensic assessment  

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  • Forensic assessment is a part of the broader category of psychological assessment. The purpose of forensic assessment is distinct from that of traditional therapeutic assessment, and as such forensic evaluators have different training and practice guidelines. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Forensic Assessment]

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