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.