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Drawing on psychological theory and research, this text 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 the forensic psychologists. It is written by leading UK practitioners and researchers working in a range of contexts.
List of contents
Part 1: What is forensic psychology?
- What do forensic psychologists do?
Adrian Needs and Yvonne Shell
- Challenges in developing evidence-based practice in forensic settings
Charlotte Lennox and Polly Turner
Part 2: Assessments in forensic contexts
- Forensic clinical interviewing
Caroline Logan
- Forensic risk assessment
Michelle Fletcher, Neil Gredecki and Polly Turner
- Formulation
Fiona-Wilks-Riley
Part 3: Specialist forensic interventions and populations
- Designing rehabilitative interventions in forensic settings
Jamie S. Walton
- Aggressive and violent offending
Michelle Fletcher, Allison Nelson and Polly Turner
- Sexual offending
Neil Gredecki and Kerensa Hocken
- Intimate partner abuse
Fiona Wilks-Riley
- Deliberate fire-setting
Sally Tilt
- Stalking
Rachael Wheatley
- Terrorism, extremism and radicalisation
Zainab Al-Attar
- Working with women in prison
Jude Kelman and Karen Lloyd
- Working with young people
Katie Lambert
- Forensic mental health
Emily Glorney and Siobhan Neave
Part 4: Forensic settings and professional issues
- Forensic environments
Jenny Tew and Neil Gredecki
- Consultancy in forensic settings
Polly Turner & Amy Freel
- Training in forensic settings
Rachel Roper
About the author
Dr Neil Gredecki is a Registered Forensic Psychologist, Chartered Scientist and Chartered Psychologist with over 18 years’ experience in the assessment and treatment of forensic clients. He has held posts in HM Prison & Probation Service and in High, Medium and Low Secure Mental Health settings in both the NHS and private sector working with adults and young people, as well as academia.
Dr Polly Turner is a Registered Forensic Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist with over 18 years’ experience in the assessment and treatment of forensic clients. She has worked predominantly with assessment and treatment of habitual aggression and personality disorder. She has held posts in High and Low Secure Mental Health settings in both the NHS and private sector and is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester.
Summary
Drawing on psychological theory and research, this text 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 the forensic psychologists. It is written by leading UK practitioners and researchers working in a range of contexts.
