Seminar of Psychological Reports in Forensic Psychology

Seminário de Elaboração de Relatórios em Psicologia Forense

Course code:67126

Iris Sofia Balbino de Almeida

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

• Define what is a psychological report in forensic psychology
• Identify the characteristics and objectives of the reports
• Identify the principles of the reports
• Identify reports typologies
• Distinguish each section of the reports
• Know the structure of phases of the reports
• Meet the technical issues associated with writing reports
• Identify problems associated with the reports
• Understand how a psychological report influences the recipient
• Improve the way of structuring a report
• Contact with practical strategies to consider throughout the preparation of a report
• Provide students with skills and competencies necessary for the rigorous writing reports, responding to the questions specified by the recipient

Syllabus:

1. S1. Psychological assessment and psychological reports in forensic psychology
2. S2. Definition of psychological report in forensic psychology
3. S3. Characteristics and objectives of the psychological reports in forensic psychology
4. S4. Ethical and practical principles in the preparation of forensic psychological reports
5. S5. Typology of psychological reports in forensic psychology and functions: Offenders, victims, and other contexts
6. S6. Content of the psychological reports
7. S7. Models, structure and sections of the psychological reports
8. S8. Reporting
9. S9. Technical issues related to reporting
10. S10. Problems associated with reporting
11. S11. Psychological reports with case studies

Suggested Bibliography:

• Agulhas, R., & Anciães, A. (2015). Casos práticos em psicologia forense: Enquadramento legal e avaliação pericial. Edições Sílabo.
• Greenfield, D., & Gottschalk, J. (2009). Writing forensic reports: A guide for mental health professionals. Springer.
• Karson, M., & Nadkarni, L. (2013). Principles of forensic writing. APA.
• Otto, R., DeMier, R., & Boccaccini, M. (2014). Forensic reports and testimony: A guide of effective communication for psychologists and psychiatrics. Wiley.