See module specification for other years:
2023-242024-25
Module will run
Occurrence
Teaching period
A
Spring Term 2022-23
Module aims
This module provides teaching and practical experience in the fundamental skills that forensic psychologists use in assessing, interviewing and treating offenders, together with information on the theories and research evidence that underpins these practical skills. Attention will also be focused on how forensic practitioners can best equip themselves whilst working in critical occupations.
Please note that forensic psychology often deals with sensitive information, such as sexual offending, and violent assault. Your wellbeing is our priority so please consider the impact that this material may have on you should you choose to pursue this module. If you believe that you may find some of the lecture/seminar material distressing, but still want to select this module choice, please get in touch with Karisha George (karisha.k.george@york.ac.uk) to discuss any additional support that we can provide.
Module learning outcomes
Conduct interviews for a range of purposes;
Reflect on the effectiveness of current approaches to treatment;
Identify the functional links between individual psychological variables, developmental history, contextual variables and past, present and predictive offending behaviour;
Identify and prioritise appropriate targets for intervention, monitoring and referral to other agencies.
Recognise the importance of working ethically and maintaining boundaries with vulnerable populations.
Module content
Professional Resilience
Forensic Interviewing
Forensic Risk Assessment
Offender Treatment: programme design and effectiveness
Facilitation Skills: group treatment programmes
Professional Boundaries
Reflective Practice and Supervision
Ethical Forensic Practice
Indicative assessment
Task
% of module mark
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)
100
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
Task
% of module mark
Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled)