Forensic Psychology in Prisons and Probation
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 2. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
290 pages
978-1-032-76543-3 (ISBN)
Description
Forensic Psychology in Prisons and Probation provides a broad overview of practice in the field by discussing the contribution of forensic psychology in the HMPPS context.
Divided into four parts, the book begins by considering the role of assessment and intervention, before discussing the specific requirements of specialist populations. The book then explores how forensic psychologists can work with the system before concluding by covering professional issues such as ethics. Each chapter draws on core psychological theory and research, including HMPPS generated research outcomes and innovative practice, and focuses on the positive impact that psychological practice can have alongside implications for the future.
Bringing together experienced practitioners from within HMPPS, the book provides a must-read overview of how forensic psychologists can manage offenders and forensic services more widely. This book is a chance to hear from HMPPS Psychologists, applying theory to practice across HMPPS.
Divided into four parts, the book begins by considering the role of assessment and intervention, before discussing the specific requirements of specialist populations. The book then explores how forensic psychologists can work with the system before concluding by covering professional issues such as ethics. Each chapter draws on core psychological theory and research, including HMPPS generated research outcomes and innovative practice, and focuses on the positive impact that psychological practice can have alongside implications for the future.
Bringing together experienced practitioners from within HMPPS, the book provides a must-read overview of how forensic psychologists can manage offenders and forensic services more widely. This book is a chance to hear from HMPPS Psychologists, applying theory to practice across HMPPS.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development and Professional Training
Illustrations
13 s/w Zeichnungen, 5 s/w Tabellen, 13 s/w Abbildungen
5 Tables, black and white; 13 Line drawings, black and white; 13 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-032-76543-3 (9781032765433)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Neil Gredecki | Jo Bailey
Forensic Psychology in Prisons and Probation
Book
approx. 10/2026
1st Edition
Routledge
€191.50
Not yet published
Persons
Dr Neil Gredecki is a Registered Forensic Psychologist, Chartered Scientist and Chartered Psychologist with over 22 years' experience in the assessment and treatment of forensic clients. He currently works as a Directorate Lead Psychologist within HMPPS where he manages psychological services for children in custody in England and Wales. He is also a Lecturer for the MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course at the University of Manchester where he is the Scientist-Practitioner Lead and module leader for the Offending Behaviour Interventions module.
Dr Jo Bailey is a Registered Forensic Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist with over 33 years' experience in the assessment and treatment of forensic clients and leading a forensic service. Jo was awarded the DFP Senior Practitioner Award in 2013 and an OBE in Her Majesty's New Years Honours in 2020 for services to rehabilitation, public safety and forensic psychology. Jo is the Chief Psychologist for HMPPS and Head of Psychology Services Group, leading a service of around 900 staff.
Dr Jo Bailey is a Registered Forensic Psychologist and Chartered Psychologist with over 33 years' experience in the assessment and treatment of forensic clients and leading a forensic service. Jo was awarded the DFP Senior Practitioner Award in 2013 and an OBE in Her Majesty's New Years Honours in 2020 for services to rehabilitation, public safety and forensic psychology. Jo is the Chief Psychologist for HMPPS and Head of Psychology Services Group, leading a service of around 900 staff.
Content
Foreword Neil Gredecki & Jo Bailey PART I: ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION Chapter 1 - Ethics Rachael Lee & Julie Aspin Chapter 2 - Psychometric Testing Glenda Liell Chapter 3 - Risk Assessment Elizabeth Halsey, Jo Capelin & Hannah Lorimer Chapter 4 - Evidence-based Offending Behaviour Interventions Jamie Walton & Cara Cunningham Chapter 5 - The Rehabilitative Role of Technology in Prisons Sally Tilt PART II: SPECIALIST POPULATIONS Chapter 6 - Working with Young Adults Rachel O'Rourke, Emily Tarrant & Karen Anderson Chapter 7 - Contemporary Approaches for Working Responsively with Women in Prison Laura Ramsay, Bernadette Connolly, Aiveen Smith & Jude Kelman Chapter 8 - Counter Terrorism Lauren Aspey, Sarah Copp & Debbie Marsh Chapter 9 - Working with Long-term Prisoners: Close Supervision Centres (CSCs) and the Clinical Model Jo Gliddon, David Atkinson & Georgina Vince Chapter 10 - Indeterminate Sentenced Prisoners Lisa Smith & Karen Johnson Chapter 11 - The Contribution of Forensic Psychology in Understanding Neurodivergence within Prisons and Probation Populations Karen N. Thorne & Lorraine Hough Chapter 12 - Working with Prisoners in the Open Prison Estate Gary Goodley & Claire Smith Chapter 13 - Forensic Psychology in the Community Context Caroline Falgate & Kaye Thomas PART III: WORKING WITH THE SYSTEM Chapter 14 - Relational Environments & Practice Kerensa Hocken, Jenny Tew & Cate Gordon Chapter 15 - Staff Support Mark Crane, Sarah Pearson & Mary George Chapter 16 - Prison Safety: A Multi-faceted Issue Ripe for Innovation Paula Wilkinson & Thomas Bonser Chapter 17 - Applied Forensic Research Martin Fisher & Rosie Travers Chapter 18 - Management of Serious Incidents Carol Bond & Catharine Booth