Teaching Responsibility

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Psychology

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

7103PSYFIP-JAN-CTY

Aims

This module aims to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to conduct forensic assessments in line with ethical and legal practice guidelines. As part of this, students will be taught how to formulate suitable intervention plans for forensic clients.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Assess the key issues in planning, conducting and interpreting forensic assessments.
2.
Critically evaluate and apply relevant criminological theories of behaviour to individual cases.
3.
Critically examine the range of intervention approaches that are available for forensic clients, and the theoretical basis underpinning these.
4.
Demonstrate high standards in written and verbal communication whilst preparing and disseminating psychological information.
5.
Evaluate the range of practical and ethical issues relating to forensic assessment and intervention.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
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
Module Overview:
This module will provide you with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to conduct forensic assessments in line with ethical and legal practice guidelines. As part of this, you will be taught how to formulate suitable intervention plans for forensic clients.
Additional Information:
Within this module students will be supported to develop a range of employability skills. There is a strong emphasis on improving students’ professional written communication, as well as developing their planning and organisational skills. Students will also be taught how to work effectively with individual difference, and therefore develop their inter-cultural awareness and skills.

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