Sentencing / Mitigation Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment of a defendant to assist in the sentencing phase of a legal case. Specifically providing treatment and management strategies.
- Clinical Interview
- Review of the records
- Administration and Interpretation of psychological measures (i.e., IQ testing, Personality Assessment Inventory, Psychopathy Checklists)
- Collateral interviews
- Treatment and rehabilitation recommendation
Dr. Buchanan also has expertise in female offenders and their unique issues including: prostitution, sex trafficking, parenting difficulties, postpartum mental illness, pregnancy issues, childhood victimization, suicidality/ self-harm, and domestic violence.