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Abstract

This monograph aims to discuss the role and contribution of the expert psychologist in cases of violence against children and adolescents, analyzing the functioning of psychological expertise in situations of sexual violence and identifying the tools used in the work. The research is based on the relevance of Legal Psychology in the judicial system, especially regarding the contribution of the expert psychologist in the legal system and in society. Legal psychology is essential for justice, assisting various areas of law through the work of psychologists as experts. These professionals provide impartial and ethical psychological reports that help in judicial decision-making. A qualitative and descriptive approach was adopted, involving three expert psychologists working in courts in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, who answered a questionnaire about their practices and perceptions regarding psychological assessment in the context of expert reports. The data were analyzed using the content analysis technique, allowing the identification of the main practices, challenges, and strategies adopted by the professionals. The results indicate that expert psychological assessment is fundamental to supporting more ethical and well-founded judicial decisions, highlighting the importance of continuing education, qualified listening as a way to avoid the revictimization of children and adolescents, and the use of validated technical instruments. It is concluded that the work of the expert psychologist contributes significantly to the realization of human rights and the promotion of social justice. The work of expert psychologists is vital for the correct application of the law and the pursuit of justice, providing psychological assessments that directly influence judicial decisions.