Forensic psychotherapists in Wisconsin can provide evaluation and therapy to defendants involved in the justice system with various mental health needs including anger management, addiction, depression/ anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders. This therapy is essential in helping defendants achieve the best possible outcome in many different types of court cases.

In some instances, arrest charges against the defendant are dismissed if the person actively participates in treatment. For the best chance of success, is important that the therapy is conducted by psychotherapists who have had training and experience in forensic psychotherapy.

Numerous testing methods are implemented to evaluate and diagnose a patient’s mental status and any relevant circumstances before the case is presented in court. This information can be helpful to the court in bringing understanding of a defendant’s actions.

Some areas of testing could include the following:

• Pathological/Personality Issues

• Mental Illness

• Risk of Recidivism

• Substance Use Disorders

• Appropriateness for Community Treatment vs Confinement

A Treatment Summary or Psychosocial Report is another tool that can be helpful to those individuals involved in the justice system. These reports must be written by an experienced forensic psychotherapist who understands and can address the concerns of the court.

Broadly, some of these concerns include risk to the public, providing necessary consequences, reducing recidivism, and meeting the treatment needs of the individual in the future.

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