After the evaluation, a comprehensive report is prepared. Typically, it takes 3 weeks for the report to be completed, although individual circumstances may vary. The report will include any diagnoses determined during the testing process, including paraphilic disorders. Recommendations for treatment and other supportive resources will also be provided. When formal risk assessment measures are utilized, the level of risk will be calculated. All psychosexual evaluations will outline each individual’s unique risk and protective factors, which will form the basis of the overall findings.

Psychosexual Evaluations

Psychosexual evaluation are a comprehensive evaluation that focuses on a person’s sexual development, sexual history, healthy and unhealthy sexual interests/arousal (paraphilic interests), sexual adjustment, and level of sexual risk. This evaluation includes relevant record review, interview, psychological testing, and application of research relevant to the case.

The evaluation lasts approximately 4-6 hours face-to-face. We incorporate empirically-supported assessments, including “gold standard” risk assessments for those charged with sexual crimes. Psychosexual evaluations can be requested at pre-trial stages, pre-sentence stages, post-sentence stages, or pre-release stages. Psychosexual evaluations may also be conducted if an individual has not been charged with a crime, but there is a question regarding their sexual history, development, or interests.

We’ve streamlined our process to make it easy for you.

  • Consultation calls are offered to help you determine if a psychosexual evaluation might be helpful for you. To book a call, submit a request online or contact our office.

  • If you would like to schedule an evaluation, you will be provided with available dates and times during your initial consultation call. These appointment times will be held for you/your client for 48 hours. Should you wish to book a testing appointment during the consultation call, the appointment will be scheduled. Attorneys or other referring agencies may also instruct their clients to reach out to our office to coordinate scheduling.

    After the appointment is booked, clients will be asked to complete intake forms via our secure client portal. Some of these questionnaires are lengthy, though the information gathered helps to streamline the process. The client is also scheduled to complete a brief intake call with an intake specialist, who will ensure all background and demographic information has been collected.

  • After the appointment is scheduled, a Fee Agreement will be emailed to the referring party or client. The signed Fee Agreement, retainer fee (if applicable), and all records and documents pertinent to the matter should be sent to our office at least three weeks prior to the testing date. Records may be sent through the mail or via secure digital means. All police reports, investigative reports, court filings, interviews, therapy records, medical records, prior psychological evaluation reports, or additional collateral information is essential to this process, as risk assessment measures rely heavily upon static risk factors found within these documents.

  • In most instances, the evaluation is scheduled to be completed within one day. Appointments are 5 hours in length. Some individuals may not complete the evaluation in one day, and in those instances, a follow-up appointment is scheduled.

  • Upon completion of all testing sessions and measures, Dr. Bono will begin scoring, interpreting, and integrating the data. Provided records are thoroughly reviewed during the risk assessment.

    The time it takes to complete the report will depend upon the scope of testing and amount of information gathered. Most reports are completed within three weeks after all testing sessions and scheduled interviews are completed.

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