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Criminal/Juvenile Courts
We have experience providing
evaluations and testimony in Superior, District, and
Juvenile Courts across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
and southern New Hampshire and in Federal Court.
The majority of our staff have attained Designated Forensic
Professional (DFP) and/or Certified Juvenile Court Clinician
(CJCC) certification (and are currently on active or
inactive status) by the Massachusetts Department of
Mental Health.
Examples of evaluations performed include:
- Competency
to stand trial
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Competency to understand Miranda warning
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Competency to confess and suggestibility
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Criminal responsibility and diminished capacity
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Aid to disposition
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Risk assessments for adults and juveniles
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Need for civil commitment regarding mental illness
/ substance abuse
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Parental capacity / bonding assessments
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Termination of parental rights
Please
see our Forensic
Neuropsychology Service for neuropsychological
evaluations in
these courts.
Civil
Courts
We have experience providing evaluations and testimony
in numerous Probate and Family Courts in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts. Several of our clinicians are on the
Guardian ad litem lists in Essex, Suffolk, and Middlesex
Counties.
Examples of evaluations performed include:
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Brief focused assessments
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Guardian ad litem - custody and parenting plans
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Parent Coordinator Services
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Guardianship / conservatorship assessments
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Personal injury / psychological damage
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Need for civil commitment regarding mental illness/substance
abuse
Please
see our Forensic
Neuropsychology Service for neuropsychological
evaluations in
these courts.
Sexual
Offenders/Sexual Abuse
Many
of our clinicians are certified as Qualified Examiners
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to perform Sexual
Dangerous Person (SDP) evaluations. We are experienced
in evaluating both male and female juveniles and adults
charged with sexual offenses and/or facing sexual dangerousness
hearings.
Examples of evaluations performed include:
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Sexual dangerousness evaluations
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Evaluations for Sex Offender Registry Board
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Evaluations of sexual abuse allegations
Risk Assessment
PCS
provides risk assessments across a spectrum of public
and private settings. We hold several contracts with
government and private agencies to perform such services.
Examples of evaluations performed include:
- School
risk assessments
- 58A
evaluations
- Sexual
dangerousness
- Civil
commitment/mental health evaluations
- Aid
to Disposition
Please
see our Forensic
Neuropsychology Service for neuropsychological
evaluations in
these courts.
Public
Safety / Human Resources
PCS
holds contracts with numerous businesses, organizations
and municipalities to conduct a variety of personnel-related
evaluations.
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Fitness for duty
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Risk assessment for violence potential
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Pre-employment screening for prospective police and
fire personnel
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Sexual harassment and dangerousness
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Hiring, suspension, and termination issues
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Personnel consultation to municipalities
Schools
/ Residential Treatment
We
consult with a wide range of schools, colleges, inpatient
mental health and residential treatment facilities,
group and nursing homes, and assisted living facilities
regarding worrisome and/or challenging students, patients,
or clients. PCS is a Department of Developmental Services
(DDS) Qualified Provider.
Examples
of evaluations performed include:
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Risk assessment for violence potential
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Need for specialized placement
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Risk assessment for sexual misconduct
Please
see our Forensic
Neuropsychology Service for neuropsychological
evaluations in
these courts.
Forensic
Neuropsychology Service
The
focus of our new Forensic Neuropsychology Service is
to provide specialized assessments and recommendations
to address the complex issues of children, adolescents,
adults, and the elderly who may be involved in adversarial
proceedings. There are many clinicians able to competently
evaluate clients with developmental disabilities, brain
injuries from various causes, dementia and other medical
or psychological conditions. The problem arises when
the clinician has to integrate their findings into forensic
issues.
The
expanded staff at PCS includes Drs. Joseph Begany and
Malissa Kraft, both well-trained and experienced neuropsychologists
who specialize in forensic neuropsychological assessment.
Dr. Begany, a pediatric neuropsychologist, brings to
PCS experience evaluating children, adolescents, and
young adults. Dr. Kraft's area of specialty is working
with adults and the elderly. Together they offer forensic
neuropsychological evaluations across the lifespan.
Examples
of available forensic neuropsychological services include:
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Pre- and Post-adjudication assessments of Children,
Adolescents, Adults
and the Elderly
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Malingering/feigned cognitive impairment
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Competencies & Criminal Responsibility
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Psychological damages
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Professional malpractice
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Special education second opinion
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Guardianship/Conservatorship
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Risk assessment/threats
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Fitness for work or duty
Inservice
Education/Trainings
Our
experts are available to provide inservice education
and training to attorneys, health care professionals,
teachers and school administrators and Employee Assistance
Program professionals.
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