Psychologists are often called upon to assist in court proceeding for both juveniles and adults. Forensic psychologists provide expert psychological evaluations at the request of court officials such as judges and attorneys. Forensic psychologists can be requested to perform counseling and psychotherapy for individuals accused of criminal acts as well as counseling for those who have completed their sentences and are on probation or parole (Ward, 2013). Another role of the forensic psychologist in court settings is the counseling of victims of crimes particularly those who have been subjected to violent crimes. Forensic psychologists are used often to assess alleged juvenile offenders in juvenile court proceedings (Ward, 2013). They are an
