The 3 R ’s of risk assessment for violent extremism
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 2, May 2017. Purpose This conceptual paper explores two distinct yet complimentary ‘Structured Professional Judgment’ (SPJ) approaches to terrorist/extremist risk assessment on the vexing issue of how best to deal with the subjectivity inherently involved in professional judgment.
Design/methodology/approach An SPJ methodology is considered the best practice approach for assessing terrorism risk. Currently there are four specific terrorism risk instruments that have been published in the literature. Two of these SPJ tools are examined in detail, namely the V...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - March 12, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Editorial
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 2, May 2017. (Source: Journal of Forensic Practice)
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - March 12, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Editorial
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 1, Page 1-1, February 2017. (Source: Journal of Forensic Practice)
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - January 16, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Investigating the voice of the young offender
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2017. Purpose This service evaluation aimed to fulfil national guidelines for greater participation of young people within Children ’s Services and specifically explored young offenders’ views and experiences of the Youth Justice Service (YJS). Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were used to gather qualitative evidence regarding the experiences of 11 young offenders. The interviews were created with fo ur subsections: demographic information, positive and negative aspects of the YJS, feelings regarding YJS involvement, and hindsight and...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - January 9, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Developing and evaluating interventions for women firesetters in high secure mental healthcare
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2017. Purpose To discuss the implementation and evaluation of interventions for women firesetters in high secure mental healthcare at the UK ’s National Women’s Service (NWS). Design/methodology/approach Two types of Arson Treatment Programmes for women, one delivered to individuals, the other within a group context, were developed, delivered and evaluated. The evaluation incorporated qualitative and quantitative data, includi ng psychometric measures. Qualitative data was analysed using Thematic Analysis.
Findings The evaluation evidenced ver...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - January 9, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
The experience of forensic males in dialectical behaviour therapy (forensic version): a qualitative exploratory study
This study aims to qualitatively explore the experiences of high risk, adult male forensic clients (diagnosed with BPD and ASPD) in a forensic adapted version of DBT. Design/methodology/approach 6 clients who had completed four modules of DBT and individ ual therapy engaged in semi-structured interviews which were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Findings The findings identified emerging themes relating to group processes and treatment outcomes. Specifically, the importance of motivation, shared learning, professionalism, reinfor cement and reflection in creating a positive experience of DBT were identif...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - January 9, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Embedding psychological thinking: an evaluation of a regional training model for probation staff
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the qualitative evaluation of a training package delivered to Offender Managers (OMs) working to support the implementation of the national Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway and to examine qualitative changes in the way participants approach case material pre and post training. Design/methodology/approach 21 pre and 21 post training responses to a case vignette were recorded and used in the analysis. OMs were asked what they would like to know more about and what would they focus on with the indiv...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - January 9, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Factorial structure of the resiliency scale for children and adolescents (RSCA) among incarcerated male adolescent offenders
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2017. Purpose The aim of this study was to explore the factor structure of the Resiliency Scales for Children and Adolescents (RSCA, Prince-Embury, 2006, 2007) and to provide supporting evidence that this is a psychometrically sound measure for practitioners and researchers to use to assess resilience in incarcerated male adolescent offenders in the UK. Design/methodology/approach Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to determine if the factor structure could be replicated among incarcerated male adolescent offenders. Concurrent validation of the measur...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - January 9, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
The psychology quadrant: an outcome measure based on the START risk assessment
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2017. Purpose The aim of this study was to develop a psychological outcome tool which reflected the relationship between clusters of items on the Short Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START) risk assessment and different categories of psychological progress in male inpatient psychiatric services. Design/methodology/approach A principal component analysis was conducted on data from 135 male psychiatric rehabilitation patient ’s START risk assessments. Findings Principal component analysis (PCA) identified 4 strength psychology quadrants which were ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - January 9, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Procedural changes in Switzerland: the lawyer goes into the interrogation room
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2017. Purpose This paper aims to highlight how police officers, lawyers and prosecutors experienced the implementation of the (mandatory) presence of a lawyer during police interrogation since 2011 in Switzerland Design/methodology/approach This research is based on semi-structured interviews conducted with these practitioners in order to expose their points of view regarding this novelty Findings The presence of a lawyer during interrogation allows for a proper protection of the defendant ’s rights. Even if this new collaboration between police and lawyers...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - January 9, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Editorial 19(1)
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 19, Issue 1, February 2017. (Source: Journal of Forensic Practice)
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - January 9, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Effective Learning After Acquired Brain Injury
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, Page 311-312, November 2016. (Source: Journal of Forensic Practice)
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - October 30, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Editorial
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, November 2016. (Source: Journal of Forensic Practice)
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - September 26, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Supporting competence in practitioners working in personality disorder services
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, November 2016. Purpose This review provides a ‘spotlight’ on the literature relating the selection, recruitment and development of staff working in PD services. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews key documentation in the field of PD practice in relation to staff. Findings Despite the publication of guidelines for working wi th PD clients, a number of large scale enquiries suggest that some services have often failed to absorb and implement the recommendations made which has resulted in serious consequences. Practical implications A number of considera...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - September 26, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Primary person-based crime prevention: an Australian case study
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, November 2016. Purpose This brief report considers primary prevention from the perspective of person-based crime prevention. This crime prevention measure is illustrated by an Australian case study. The report also recognises the integral role the community plays in the delivery of primary person-based crime prevention. Design/methodology/approach This short paper adopts a case study approach. Findings The paper illustrates the purpose and achievements of primary person-based crime prevention, including the success it has in reducing crime and improving feelings of sa...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - September 26, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
