Pub Date : 2023-05-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.3
Sophie Eliis, M. Ratcliffe
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Pub Date : 2023-05-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.25
Jolene Taylor
The concept of ‘gangs’ is poorly defined within legal and psychological literature. This article describes how methodological flaws in studies that apply the ‘gang’ label have perpetuated bias against Black and Asian males. Harms associated with the ‘gang’ label are discussed within the broader context of racism within the Criminal Justice System. Implications for forensic psychological practice in the areas of formulation, risk assessment and intervention planning with Black and Asian clients who have been labelled as ‘gang’ members are discussed. Feelings psychologists may experience upon acknowledging bias in their practice with those labelled as ‘gang’ affiliated are also explored. The article concludes by arguing why psychologists have a responsibility to stop using the term ‘gang’ and proposing alternative language and concepts to understand group related offending.
{"title":"Equality, diversity and inclusion in forensic practice","authors":"Jolene Taylor","doi":"10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.25","url":null,"abstract":"The concept of ‘gangs’ is poorly defined within legal and psychological literature. This article describes how methodological flaws in studies that apply the ‘gang’ label have perpetuated bias against Black and Asian males. Harms associated with the ‘gang’ label are discussed within the broader context of racism within the Criminal Justice System. Implications for forensic psychological practice in the areas of formulation, risk assessment and intervention planning with Black and Asian clients who have been labelled as ‘gang’ members are discussed. Feelings psychologists may experience upon acknowledging bias in their practice with those labelled as ‘gang’ affiliated are also explored. The article concludes by arguing why psychologists have a responsibility to stop using the term ‘gang’ and proposing alternative language and concepts to understand group related offending.","PeriodicalId":426788,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Update","volume":"99 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123207949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.7
Rachael Dagnall
The movement to decolonise the curriculum has gained momentum over recent years. Whilst in principle this is supported by many, knowing how to take forward this approach as applied to our own discipline and subject areas, can be challenging. This reflective piece provides an example of how a Higher Education institution in the UK is exploring ways of decolonising a post graduate qualification in forensic psychology.
{"title":"Reflections as a programme leader of MSc forensic psychology: Decolonising the forensic psychology curriculum in higher education","authors":"Rachael Dagnall","doi":"10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.7","url":null,"abstract":"The movement to decolonise the curriculum has gained momentum over recent years. Whilst in principle this is supported by many, knowing how to take forward this approach as applied to our own discipline and subject areas, can be challenging. This reflective piece provides an example of how a Higher Education institution in the UK is exploring ways of decolonising a post graduate qualification in forensic psychology.","PeriodicalId":426788,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Update","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121702213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.32
R. Worthington, A. Bennett
Neurodiversity within education and the workplace has sparked interest as part of the wider Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) movement. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one aspect of neurodiversity, traits of which can feature as both barriers and strengths within education and training. Current support for learners with ADHD from institutions varies and is often limited. The purpose of this paper will be to re-dress the attendance to deficits in ADHD and to consider some of the strengths that people with ADHD may bring, and specifically how these may apply to forensic psychology. This paper will also consider how the UK training route for forensic psychology provides barriers and opportunities for people with ADHD and make suggestions for ways in which education, training and supervision could be improved to attract and retain a population of learners who could bring value to the profession.
{"title":"Improving access to forensic psychology education and training for learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)","authors":"R. Worthington, A. Bennett","doi":"10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.32","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.32","url":null,"abstract":"Neurodiversity within education and the workplace has sparked interest as part of the wider Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) movement. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one aspect of neurodiversity, traits of which can feature as both barriers and strengths within education and training. Current support for learners with ADHD from institutions varies and is often limited. The purpose of this paper will be to re-dress the attendance to deficits in ADHD and to consider some of the strengths that people with ADHD may bring, and specifically how these may apply to forensic psychology. This paper will also consider how the UK training route for forensic psychology provides barriers and opportunities for people with ADHD and make suggestions for ways in which education, training and supervision could be improved to attract and retain a population of learners who could bring value to the profession.","PeriodicalId":426788,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Update","volume":"60 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131684501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.5
G. Akerman
{"title":"Reflections on decolonisation of forensic psychology workshop presented at the DFP conference in Solihull on 14–16 June 2022","authors":"G. Akerman","doi":"10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":426788,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Update","volume":"71 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132199436","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.20
Phil Willmot
Criminogenic needs are often negatively framed in terms of deficit or dysfunction. However, a trauma-informed approach would suggest that these criminogenic needs have often developed in response to adversity, had important survival value, and in certain circumstances may continue to have survival value for the individual. Understanding the context and function of criminogenic needs is therefore key to managing them. The Power Threat Meaning Framework is a useful framework for exploring the context and function of criminogenic needs. This paper proposes a framework, based on different forms of power, that practitioners can use to explore the impact of formative experiences of people from diverse backgrounds, as well as how those experiences have shaped meaning and responses for minoritized individuals. It can also be used to enable practitioners to reflect on the power differentials between themselves and the people they work with and how those differentials might affect the working relationship.
{"title":"Working towards more culturally informed formulation using the power threat meaning framework","authors":"Phil Willmot","doi":"10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.20","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.20","url":null,"abstract":"Criminogenic needs are often negatively framed in terms of deficit or dysfunction. However, a trauma-informed approach would suggest that these criminogenic needs have often developed in response to adversity, had important survival value, and in certain circumstances may continue to have survival value for the individual. Understanding the context and function of criminogenic needs is therefore key to managing them. The Power Threat Meaning Framework is a useful framework for exploring the context and function of criminogenic needs. This paper proposes a framework, based on different forms of power, that practitioners can use to explore the impact of formative experiences of people from diverse backgrounds, as well as how those experiences have shaped meaning and responses for minoritized individuals. It can also be used to enable practitioners to reflect on the power differentials between themselves and the people they work with and how those differentials might affect the working relationship.","PeriodicalId":426788,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Update","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133647837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-05-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.13
J. Eluwa
This paper provides an introduction for readers on defining faith and reflects on how understanding the importance of this to the people we work with could be approached within forensic settings. Consideration is given as to how adopting a lens of faith-based inquiry could be used in formulation and therapy. The paper concludes by providing recommendations for how practitioners could begin to have a conversation about faith using a Faith Based Audit tool.
{"title":"Reflections on the role of religion in desistance and mental wellbeing for forensic clients","authors":"J. Eluwa","doi":"10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.144.13","url":null,"abstract":"This paper provides an introduction for readers on defining faith and reflects on how understanding the importance of this to the people we work with could be approached within forensic settings. Consideration is given as to how adopting a lens of faith-based inquiry could be used in formulation and therapy. The paper concludes by providing recommendations for how practitioners could begin to have a conversation about faith using a Faith Based Audit tool.","PeriodicalId":426788,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Update","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131960901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-03-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.143.34
E. Robinson
{"title":"‘Don’t tell anyone what you’re in here for’: A reflective commentary exploring shame in females with sexual offence histories","authors":"E. Robinson","doi":"10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.143.34","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.143.34","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":426788,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Update","volume":"6 5","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"120864123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-03-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.143.12
L. Boland, R. Worthington
The practice of adopting a fake online persona (‘catfishing’) is commonly adopted by cyber criminals to facilitate contact with -victims, yet there is a dearth of research exploring what makes an individual vulnerable to being catfished. This study explored the risk factors and vulnerability of young people to catfishing. 42 participants aged 13–17 completed an online questionnaire exploring problematic internet use, self-esteem, social isolation, parental involvement and online safety awareness, and The Catfish Test. Participants were asked to identify each profile as real or fake. The results of the study are discussed alongside implications for practice.
{"title":"‘Catfishes: How do they reel us in?’ Exploring adolescent vulnerabilities to online grooming","authors":"L. Boland, R. Worthington","doi":"10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.143.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.143.12","url":null,"abstract":"The practice of adopting a fake online persona (‘catfishing’) is commonly adopted by cyber criminals to facilitate contact with -victims, yet there is a dearth of research exploring what makes an individual vulnerable to being catfished. This study explored the risk factors and vulnerability of young people to catfishing. 42 participants aged 13–17 completed an online questionnaire exploring problematic internet use, self-esteem, social isolation, parental involvement and online safety awareness, and The Catfish Test. Participants were asked to identify each profile as real or fake. The results of the study are discussed alongside implications for practice.","PeriodicalId":426788,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Update","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133157593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-03-01DOI: 10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.143.5
Robyn Lee, A. Mckeown, Daniel Brown, Aileen Conlon, Perry Sutherland, Andrew Moss, Anthony Mitchell, P. J. Kennedy
The use of technology within education and mental health provision has progressed significantly over recent years and opportunities for integrated provision to utilise technology to enhance young people’s learning and psychological wellbeing are on the rise. Access to education has been found to be a protective factor for young people in forensic populations, whereas a lack of engagement in education can be a risk factor for offending. The use of technology is also evolving within forensic settings and may support engagement in therapeutic interventions.The current paper offers feedback from young people and staff within a Secure Children’s Home (SCH) in the North East of England, regarding their views on technology as a means to enhance learning and psychological wellbeing.The Meganexus Virtual Campus In-Room system is a viable solution for in-room technology with an emphasis on security and accessibility in secure settings. This system was demonstrated and reviewed by a total of eight young people and 35 staff members within a SCH. Preferences and views regarding the feasibility and efficacy of technology in young people’s secure services were examined.Overall, young people and staff felt that technology could be useful to support young people’s education and psychological wellbeing. Qualitative feedback highlighted several recommendations relating to education, multidisciplinary working, empowering young people, and promoting wellbeing. Conclusion: Promoting education and psychological wellbeing is essential within forensic settings for young people, and technology may provide an innovative solution to enhance engagement within secure settings. Implications and recommendations for future research are presented.
{"title":"Technology innovation to support young people in the children and young people secure estate","authors":"Robyn Lee, A. Mckeown, Daniel Brown, Aileen Conlon, Perry Sutherland, Andrew Moss, Anthony Mitchell, P. J. Kennedy","doi":"10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.143.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsfu.2023.1.143.5","url":null,"abstract":"The use of technology within education and mental health provision has progressed significantly over recent years and opportunities for integrated provision to utilise technology to enhance young people’s learning and psychological wellbeing are on the rise. Access to education has been found to be a protective factor for young people in forensic populations, whereas a lack of engagement in education can be a risk factor for offending. The use of technology is also evolving within forensic settings and may support engagement in therapeutic interventions.The current paper offers feedback from young people and staff within a Secure Children’s Home (SCH) in the North East of England, regarding their views on technology as a means to enhance learning and psychological wellbeing.The Meganexus Virtual Campus In-Room system is a viable solution for in-room technology with an emphasis on security and accessibility in secure settings. This system was demonstrated and reviewed by a total of eight young people and 35 staff members within a SCH. Preferences and views regarding the feasibility and efficacy of technology in young people’s secure services were examined.Overall, young people and staff felt that technology could be useful to support young people’s education and psychological wellbeing. Qualitative feedback highlighted several recommendations relating to education, multidisciplinary working, empowering young people, and promoting wellbeing. Conclusion: Promoting education and psychological wellbeing is essential within forensic settings for young people, and technology may provide an innovative solution to enhance engagement within secure settings. Implications and recommendations for future research are presented.","PeriodicalId":426788,"journal":{"name":"Forensic Update","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128334101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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