Forensic Psychology

2. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-041-31249-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 260 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm

Reihe: Topics in Applied Psychology

Drawing on psychological theory and research, the second edition of Forensic Psychology outlines the core roles of the forensic psychology profession, providing students with a broad overview of the field and bringing to life the work of forensic psychologists.

Written by leading UK practitioners and researchers working in a range of contexts, the book invites students to reflect on how psychological literature helps us to understand people in contact with the justice system. It highlights the work of forensic psychologists across assessment and intervention, applied research, consultancy and the training and development of staff working in forensic services such as secure services or community settings. Case studies link psychological theory to practice, showcasing the latest developments in the field, and providing insights into best practice. The book further challenges myths in the field, encouraging students to humanise human harm and to apply compassion in their understanding of offending behaviour. Each chapter includes tasks and scenarios to promote critical thinking around theory and practice in what is an exciting time to work in this evolving field.

This is the ideal resource for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic psychology, as well as for those considering a career within the field. As forensic psychology overlaps and interacts with many areas within and outside psychology, it will also interest those studying related fields such as criminal and civil justice, criminology and law.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gredecki, Neil

Turner, Polly

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Angewandte Psychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Kriminalpsychologie, Forensische Psychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Contributors
Series Editor Foreword
Preface

Part 1: What is Forensic Psychology?
1. What do forensic psychologists do?
Adrian Needs and Yvonne Shell
2. Challenges in developing evidence-based practice in forensic settings
Charlotte Lennox and Polly Turner
3. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within Forensic Psychology Practice
Palwinder Athwal-Kooner and Rachael Dagnall

Part 2: Assessments in Forensic Contexts
4. Forensic clinical interviewing
Caroline Logan
5. Forensic risk assessments
Neil Gredecki, Michelle Fletcher and Polly Turner
6. Formulation
Fiona Wilks-Riley

Part 3: Specialist Forensic Interventions and Populations
7. Designing rehabilitative interventions in forensic settings
Jamie S. Walton
8. Aggressive and violent offending
Polly Turner, Allyson Nelson and Michelle Fletcher
9. Sexual offending
Neil Gredecki and Kerensa Hocken
10. Intimate partner violence
Fiona Wilks-Riley
11. Deliberate fire-setting
Sally Tilt
12. Stalking
Rachael Wheatley
13. Terrorism, extremism and radicalisation
Zainab Al-Attar
14. Working with women in prison
Jude Kelman and Karen Lloyd
15. Working with Children
Katie Lambert and Neil Gredecki
16. Forensic mental health
Emily Glorney and Siobhan Neave

Part 4: Forensic settings and professional issues
17. Forensic environments
Jenny Tew and Neil Gredecki
18. Consultancy in forensic settings
Polly Turner and Amy Freel
19. Training in forensic settings
Rachel Roper

Über Autor(innen)

Neil Gredecki is a Registered Forensic Psychologist, Chartered Psychologist, and Chartered Scientist with over 23 years’ experience of working in prisons and a variety of NHS and Private Sector settings. This includes high, medium and low secure psychiatric hospitals as well as working with adolescents in community, inpatient and custodial settings. He holds the role of Head of Supervision for the British Psychological Society’s Qualification in Forensic Psychology and is the Directorate Lead Psychologist for Youth Custody Services within His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. In addition to working in clinical posts, Neil has extensive experience of supervision and leadership. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester where he is module lead for the Offending Behaviour Interventions module for the MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health. He is co-editor of the Journal of Forensic Practice.

Polly Turner is a Registered Forensic Psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Forensic Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester. She is Programme Director for the BPS-accredited MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health and Faculty Academic Lead for Fitness to Practise. She has 22 years’ experience in forensic mental health services, including high secure settings, delivering psychological assessment, risk formulation, and evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex needs. She has provided independent psychological assessments for family court and delivered individual interventions within HMPPS. She was Lead Assessor on the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology and Co Chair of the Division of Forensic Psychology Training Committee. Her clinical interests include trauma, personality disorder, offending behaviour, professional ethics, and reflective practice.