The goal of a psychosexual evaluation is to provide a comprehensive, objective understanding of an individual's sexual functioning and potential risk. The findings are often used to inform court decisions (e.g., sentencing, probation conditions, custody arrangements), guide treatment planning, determine appropriateness for community supervision or rehabilitation, and assess risk of recidivism (repeat offenses).

Key Components of a Psychosexual Evaluation:

• Clinical Interview
  The evaluator conducts an in-depth interview to gather personal history, including childhood development, family background, relationships, sexual history, mental health, substance use, and any history of trauma or abuse.

• Psychological Testing
  Standardized psychological tests like the MCMI-IV, WASI-II, and WRAT 5 may be used to assess personality traits, cognitive functioning, and mental health issues.

• Psychosexual Testing

Psychosexual tests like the ABEL Screening and MSI-II are utilized to explore sexual interests  

• Sexual History and Attitudes Assessment
  This assessment explores patterns of sexual behavior, interests, preferences, and any problematic or illegal behaviors. The evaluator may also assess the individual's understanding of consent, boundaries, and healthy sexuality.

• Risk Assessment
  Specialized tools like the Static-99R or STABLE-2007 may be used to evaluate the risk of future sexual offending and identify treatment goals. These tools consider static factors (unchangeable, like age at first offense) and dynamic factors (changeable, like intimacy deficits or social support). Additionally, tools like the SAPROF-SO may be used in the assessment of protective factors – i.e., factors that decrease the likelihood of future sexual offending. 

• Collateral Information
  When available, information from past psychological evaluations, legal records, treatment providers, or family members may be reviewed to gain further insight into the individual's behavior and history. 

• Polygraph (as requested)
  In certain legal or probationary settings, a polygraph may be included to verify self-reported information, particularly in sexual offense cases.

• Treatment Recommendations: Based on the results of the evaluation, individualized recommendations can be made about appropriate treatment interventions, supervision, or other interventions tailored to the needs of the individual.