1500-word plan detailing how one would conduct a forensic assessment, identifying practical and ethical considerations relating to the client (case study)

PROTOCOL/PLAN

3000-word psychological assessment report, with a proposed intervention pathway (case study)

CASE STUDY REPORT

<br />The module will involve a set of lectures covering key forensic psychology topics that are relevant to undertaking psychological assessment and interventions with forensic clients. The following are indicative topics: Forensic risk assessment: actuarial and structured professional judgement Assessment of protective factors Working with offenders across the lifespan and in different forensic settings The Risk, Need and Responsivity Framework NICE guidelines and their relevance to forensic clients The BPS code of ethics and conduct, and how to apply this in practice Neurodiversity, cultural difference, and implications for assessment and intervention with forensic clients Offending behaviour interventions: Theory, development, and critical issues Barriers to change and motivational interview approaches Working effectively and safely with forensic clients Report writing skills<br />

Forensic Assessment and Intervention - 7103PSYFIP

Forensic Assessment and Intervention

Demonstrate high standards in written and verbal communication whilst preparing and disseminating psychological information.

Critically examine the range of intervention approaches that are available for forensic clients, and the theoretical basis underpinning these.

Critically evaluate and apply relevant criminological theories of behaviour to individual cases.

Assess the key issues in planning, conducting and interpreting forensic assessments.

Evaluate the range of practical and ethical issues relating to forensic assessment and intervention.