Forensic Services Consultation on forensic or psycho-legal issues represents a major component of the clinical services that are offered by Dr. Karl M. Williams, Inc. A principal area of concern relates to the assessment of individuals who are at various stages of adjudication. Frequent referral questions pertain to matters such as the offender's psychological profile, offense causality, potential for recidivism, treatment and case management needs and risk to society.
In the past our consultative services have been extended to numerous defense and prosecuting attorneys as well as to probation, parole, correctional and police personnel. Dr. Williams' expertise has been especially sought on matters connected with sexual and violent crimes.
As one component of the assessment of sexual offenders, particularly those who have offended against children, the offender might be tested with the Abel Assessment for Sexual Interest (TM). In addition, we offer this testing service to other mental health professionals who are involved in the treatment of sexual offenders and who wish to track the sexual preferences and therapeutic progress of their clients.
Click here for an article authored by Dr. Williams in which he discusses sexual interest assessment methods.
At the Justice Institute of British Columbia and elsewhere Dr. Williams has provided training to probation and parole officers, program officers, psychologists, police, and others in the use of the Static-99R, Stable-2007, and the Acute-2007 specialized risk assessment methods.
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In addition, Dr. Williams is proud to serve as the psychological consultant to Intell Behavioural Group Inc. (IBG), an organization that provides specialized screening of applicants for various high-risk occupations and other positions. Please see the Resources page for a link to IBG.