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Positive psychology and forensic clients: applications to relapse prevention in offending behaviour interventions
- Authors:
- GREDECKI Neil, TURNER Polly
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 11(4), November 2009, pp.50-59.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Noting that positive psychology has a number of potential implications for working with forensic clients and the delivery of therapy and relapse prevention blocks, this paper explores the potential application of positive psychology literature to offending behaviour interventions, focusing on the process of relapse prevention and self-management within the framework of the Self-Regulation Model of the Relapse Process. It looks at positive traits and qualities, including optimism and resilience, and barriers to enhancing positive traits and emotions, and concludes that relapse prevention models introduce clients to the process of the relapse while some other models enhance life goals that support the change process with a focus on the client's achievements and strengths, and that facets of positive psychology provide opportunities for clients to develop their relapse prevention skills with the potential to enhance clients' abilities to manage the situations that may take them closer to relapse and offending.
Audit of the referrals to the psychology section of a mentally disordered offenders team
- Authors:
- HARMAN Rachel, DALTON Rita
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 7(2), May 2005, pp.15-21.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This study consists of an exploratory audit of the referrals to applied psychology in a multidisciplinary mentally disordered offenders team. Client characteristics as well as referral characteristics were explored. One of the main results of the audit was that clients referred for outpatient groups (who were not normally known to the team prior to referral) had significantly higher rates of non-attendance and drop-out than clients referred for other reasons. Outpatients in general also had higher rates of non-attendance and drop-out than inpatients. The main conclusion of this study is that applied psychology resources may be best used in the provision of services to clients known to the team and that, as inpatient work may be more producitve, it should perhaps be the priority for psychologists working with this client group.
Implications of the self-regulation model for treatment with sexual offenders with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- KEELING Jenny A., ROSE John L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 14(1), 2012, pp.29-39.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper discusses the treatment implications of the self-regulation model (SRM) for sexual offenders with an intellectual disability in an effort to provide practical evidence that could be applied to treatment. Research has focussed on the application and implications of this theoretical model for mainstream sexual offenders. However, more recently, there has been an increasing interest in the application and treatment implications for the SRM for sexual offenders with an intellectual disability. This paper reviews literature on both the SRM and related work on offenders with intellectual disability. The SRM of sexual offending proposes that difficulties in self-regulation may lead to an increased risk of sexual offending. It describes four potential pathways to sexual offending that are based on self-regulation style and offence-related goals. Specific characteristics of sexual offenders with an intellectual disability are also associated with different pathways of the SRM. The evidence reviewed supports the belief that the SRM is a valid theoretical model on which to base treatment programmes for people with intellectual disabilities and specific recommendations are made for the design of treatment programmes with this client group. Examples of specific adapted programmes are provided.
Dictionary of forensic psychology
- Editors:
- TOWL Graham, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Willan
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 232p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Cullompton
This dictionary is part of a new series of dictionaries covering key aspects of criminal justice and the criminal justice system. Its entries reflect a range of perspectives and should be of interest to both students and practitioners. The appendix comprises a list of abbreviations used in the dictionary and many others commonly found in forensic literature and documentation.
The problems and solutions of Psychologists' role as risk assessors
- Author:
- LOWENSTEIN Ludwig
- Journal article citation:
- Criminal Law and Justice Weekly, 23.5.09, 2009, pp.329-331.
- Publisher:
- LexisNexis Butterworths
- Place of publication:
- London
The role of psychologists in assessing whether an individual is a danger to himself or others, whether the individual is in prison or psychiatric hospital is discussed. Three short case studies are included.
Managing personality disordered offenders in the community: a psychological approach
- Authors:
- DOWSETT John, CRAISSATI Jackie
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 215p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book provides a practical guide to the management and treatment of a group who comprise some of the most troubled offenders, who provoke the most anxiety in our society. Illustrated throughout with relevant case examples, this book provides a detailed account of key issues in the assessment of both personality disorder and offending. The authors explore the current state of knowledge regarding treatment approaches, before suggesting a framework for thinking about community management, legislation, and multi-agency practice. The book concludes with a discussion of community pilot projects currently taking place throughout England and Wales.
A practical guide to forensic psychiatry
- Editors:
- WELLDON Estela, VAN VELSEN Cleo
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 319p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Collection of essays concerned with the offender patient. Shows the range of problems and personalities which forensic psychotherapists face when assessing and treating patients, and the legal questions involved in the process. Increasing concern with the treatment and management of offenders with mental health problems has lead to greater interest in understanding why they behave as they do. Examines patients from a variety of backgrounds and with differing crimes, including sexual offenders, fraudsters, murderers, arsonists, addicts and many others.
Cultural competence in forensic mental health: a guide for psychiatrists, psychologists, and attorneys
- Authors:
- TSENG Wen-Shing, MATTHEWS Daryl, ELWYN Todd S.
- Publisher:
- Brunner-Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 322p.
- Place of publication:
- New York
As culturally relevant psychiatry becomes common practice, the need for competent and culturally relevant forensic psychiatry comes to the forefront. Beginning with an introduction to cultural and ethnic aspects of forensic psychiatry, this volume will address basic issues of the practice, as well as more detailed areas ranging from the various psychiatric disorders to intensive analysis and discussion of how to perform forensic psychiatric practice in a culturally relevant and competent way. Also the book suggests methods for continued awareness and sensitivity to issues of cultural and ethnic diversity in the field.
Competency v. responsibility: competing standards, interests and the administration of justice
- Author:
- GATES Paul H.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, 3(1), 2003, pp.79-88.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia
In the United States the defendant who suffers from a mental disease or defect presents the criminal justice system with a special challenge. In addition to the usual balancing of the rights of the accused with the rights of the state and society, the legal system is called on to reconcile several additional problems. One of the primary problems is the confusion and interchangeable use of the terms “insanity” and “incompetence.” The article attempts to differentiate the two, with a brief overview of the development of each. The article also discusses the related issues of administration of psychotropic drugs involuntarily and the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to prohibit the execution of the mentally ill, two examples of a growing concern for the welfare and rights of criminal offenders of diminished capacity.
What do forensic psychologists in prisons do?
- Author:
- TOWL Graham
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 1(3), September 1999, pp.9-11.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The prison service is the largest employer of forensic psychologists in the UK. This paper gives an overview of the range of contributions from this growing group of applied psychologists.