ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the challenges of both the practice of forensic sexology evaluations, as well as the supervision of those wishing to obtain the skill and experience required in order to ethically and effectively practice in this complex area of sexological specialization. Perhaps the greatest challenge in the area of forensic sexology is understanding the substantial difference between the mindset of a forensic sexological examiner and the mindset of the sex therapy clinician. Most mental health professionals are trained in the art of psychotherapy and psychotherapy case conceptualization. While such training makes for excellent clinicians, an entirely different set of skills is required for the forensic sexologist. Those sexologists wishing to enter the realm of forensic work must be willing to obtain substantial training and supervision. Due to the extraordinary impact a forensic sexological evaluation can have on the lives of those impacted by the legal system, the forensic sexology supervisor has a very powerful and influential role in the preparation of the forensic sexologist.
