Forensic Practice Interventions
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSTY4077 | Psychiatry and Applied Psychology | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- PSTY4077
- School
- Psychiatry and Applied Psychology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module considers therapeutic interventions and the therapeutic methods used in forensic settings, with reference to theories of offending behaviour covered in previous modules (e.g., F01) and specific forensic populations.
The focus will be on treatments addressing criminogenic needs and on the scientific evidence relating to whether these interventions are effective.
Target Students
Doctorate in Forensic Psychology, MSc Forensic and Criminological Psychology.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 2000 word forensic practice report
- 50% Presentation: 20 minute individual presentation
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module aims to provide students with working knowledge of the content and delivery of therapeutic programmes and approaches driven by information gathered by assessment and formulation. Students will demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of a range of interventions available for offenders, patients and at-risk individuals, victims/survivors, professionals, groups and organisations. Through the research-informed teaching and practice-based assignment, students will demonstrate a critical understanding of different approaches, and be able to identify strengths and weaknesses of those approaches to inform the selection of appropriate interventionsLearning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
Knowledge and critical understanding of organisational structures, cultures, systems, and practice and ethical issues in forensic psychology.
Knowledge and critical understanding of the application of forensic psychology to victims, offenders, communities and society, including approaches to assessment, formulation and interventions.
Intellectual skills:
Demonstrate an ability to take an evidence-based approach to problem-solving, by applying research findings to real-world problems in forensic psychology.
Demonstrate an ability to make articulate conclusions on the basis of incomplete, contested or ambiguous data.
Professional/Practice Skills
An ability to take a reflective and ethically sound approach to research and practice, applying relevant professional practice, conduct and governance frameworks (e.g., BPS, HCPC), and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
An ability to gather, synthesise and present complex forensic psychological information to a range of audiences.
An ability to make decisions about assessments and interventions in forensic psychology, taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of approaches.
Transferable/Key Skills
Skills to communicate effectively (verbally and non-verbally) for a range of audiences in the context of formal written assignments and oral presentations.