You are a forensic psychologist and you have been asked to evaluate an offender that is awaiting sentencing. When should you obtain his informed consent and instruct him about the purpose of your meeting?

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Informed consent should always be obtained at the beginning of the first session in order to inform the offender about the purpose of the evaluation and obtain their permission to conduct the evaluation. This is regardless of whether there is a court order or if their attorney has obtained consent. Assumed consent is not sufficient in this context.

You Are a Forensic Psychologist and You Have Been Asked