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‘This fascinating book examines some of the ideological underpinnings of forensic psychological research, policy and practice. It is refreshingly reflective and a significant contribution to the field. I strongly recommend it.’ - Professor Graham Towl, Durham University and formerly Chief Psychologist at the Ministry of Justice ‘The strength of this book is the complexity of concepts and topics covered mean that it is suitable for students who wish to be challenged.’ - Dr Louise Almond, University of Liverpool ‘This is a book for people who like to think. It presents the realities of practice with the challenges of theory and asks the reader to shake off complacency. It is insightful and challenging but most of all, it is very readable.’ - Professor Joanna R. Adler, Middlesex University Students of Forensic Psychology need to learn how to combine practical skills such as report writing or assessments with a critical understanding of both theory and the wider political and policy landscape that surrounds the profession. Mapped to the British Psychological Society’s Stage One and Two training requirements for forensic psychologists Forensic Psychology: Theory, Research, Policy and Practice will help you understand how these crucial areas of the profession interact and how they can shape one another. Throughout the text the authors provide a detailed analysis of key concepts, debates and theories while weaving in insights and reflections from key professionals, ensuring you have the necessary knowledge and skills to pass assignments and get past the stage 2 supervised practice requirements en route to becoming a qualified forensic psychologist. This text will be essential reading for all those on MSc Forensic Psychology courses, and will also be a useful reader for those on practitioner doctorates as well as the already qualified needing to keep up with the CPD. The book is also a useful companion to professionals in allied criminal justice professions.
Report writing
Report writing
Key concepts
This chapter seeks to outline some of the central tenets underpinning legislation and professional guidelines in the field of forensic report writing. It encourages forensic psychologists to remain invigorated by discussions around ethics and professional conduct and to increase their awareness of the personal attributes and biases that they inevitably bring to the process of report writing.
Knowledge concepts | Practice considerations |
Confidentiality Consent Objectivity Professional versus personal dialectic | British Psychological Society (BPS) Feedback Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Legislation and speciality guidance Language (verbal and written) Supervision and reflective practice Personal biases and decision making heuristics |
Questions addressed
- Why should we write reports?
- Why do we need so much legislation and guidance in this area?
- Why is the language we use to interview offenders and use in reports important?
- Why should we share our reports with offenders?
- How do ...
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