Phoenix Forensic Consultants

We can provide the following reports for Courts and Social Services Departments.

Adults 

An Assessment of the risk that an individual who has been convicted of abuse, either in the past or present.  Equally for those for whom there are allegations or concerns that have not reached the criminal justice system.

An Assessment of the ability of the partner of an abuser/alleged abuser to protect children in their care.

An assessment of the extended family members in situations where there is concern about their ability to protect children in their care.

Assessment of the whole family, with regard to risk and ability to protect.

Adolescents and Children

Assessment of adolescents who have been convicted, accused or where there are concerns.

Assessment of children’s and adolescent’s taped or transcribed disclosures

Assessment includes

Reading of the case files and other relevant material provided.

Liaising with lead solicitor and other expert/parties as required

Individual interview(s) with the client of up to 6 hours.

Analysis of all material received, including taped interview, obtained in the light of the interview(s).

The production of a comprehensive written report, with conclusions and recommendations. (This will usually include the answering of specific questions posed in the Letter of Instruction).

Phoenix is in a position to undertake psychometrics, either on a stand alone basis or as part of an overall assessment. If required

Timescales

Phoenix will always seek to undertake and complete assessments within 4 to 6 weeks of receiving the letter of instruction. If necessary we can undertake emergency assessments (within two weeks).