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Forensic psychology and psychiatry are central to prison and parole work, covering rehabilitation, risk and mental health. The decisions made by probation services, parole boards and other authorities matter for public safety, for victims and for the people whose lives they affect. It is demanding work, and it calls for a reliable service with a human touch.
Our psychologists and psychiatrists give clear, objective, evidence-based reports and can attend hearings where needed. Our register includes a wide variety of experts, so we can find one whose experience fits your case.
Our forensic psychologists assess risk using validated tools and professional judgment. They evaluate well-being, release suitability, and management needs for parole boards and Indeterminate Prisoners for Public Protection (IPP) reviews.
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Our psychiatrists bring medical expertise to prison law proceedings, providing diagnosis, capacity assessment and treatment recommendations.
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Complex cases often need both perspectives, psychological and behavioural factors alongside medical and mental health ones.
This applies well beyond parole, pre-sentencing, category reviews and capacity assessments can all benefit from a joint report.
Your Client Manager will advise on the right combination for your case.
Psychological and psychiatric assessment to inform sentencing decisions.
Validated risk assessment using structured tools and professional judgement.
Assessment of mental health conditions, capacity and treatment needs.
Call us or complete our enquiry form. Share the background, offence, sentence and mental health history, and the specific question you need answered, whether that's parole, pre-sentencing, category review, or something else.
Within 24 hours, you'll get 2–3 CVs from experienced experts. All offer Legal Aid rates.
Pick your expert and we take it from there. We manage appointments, correspond with other parties, and handle all admin. Your report is 100% quality-checked for accuracy and compliance before delivery.
Parole boards assess whether a prisoner is safe for release. They consider risk of re-offending, mental health, release planning, and rehabilitation. Expert psychological and psychiatric assessment is central to these proceedings.
IPP (Indeterminate Sentence for Public Protection) sentences have no fixed end date. They were later ruled unjust. Prisoners now seek reviews to reduce their sentences, and assessment of current dangerousness is critical.
Psychologists excel at risk assessment and psychological factors. Psychiatrists excel at mental health diagnosis and medical assessment. Many parole and IPP assessments benefit from both experts.
Yes. Prisoners are typically assessed in-prison. We arrange all coordination with prison services and handle logistics. Some supplementary information may be gathered externally.
Yes. We understand our clients' budgets, so all our experts work at Legal Aid rates, and can supply CVs and quotes with the full breakdown of hours the Legal Aid Agency requires.
The expert writes a report addressing your case and questions. The report is 100% quality-checked before delivery. Parole boards may request the expert attend the hearing.
We’ll match you with a forensic expert in 24 hours, handle all prison coordination, and deliver a court-ready report.