The Journal of Forensic Practice: Volume 15 Issue 2
Research relating to criminology, psychology and evidence-based practice across all forensic settings
Table of contents
Self‐control, fluctuating willpower, and forensic practice
Roy F. BaumeisterThis article aims to explain the relevance of new findings about self‐control and willpower for antisocial behaviour and forensic practice.
Developing a self‐report measure to assess disclosure strategies in adult male prisoners and its association with personality
Kerry Ferguson, Carol A. Ireland, Jane L. IrelandThe current study aims to report on the development of a self‐report measure of disclosure strategies in adult male prisoners (violent and acquisitive offences) and its…
A recovery perspective on community day leaves
Alisha Walker, Louise Farnworth, Shelley LapinksiCommunity day leaves are one aspect of the rehabilitation offered at a secure forensic mental health facility in Australia. This study aimed to investigate staff and patients'…
Problematic substance use among forensic psychiatric community patients
Simeon Sender‐Galloway, Tom ClarkAn association between problematic substance use and severe mental illness has been demonstrated in various settings, but not among community forensic psychiatric patients. This…
The impact of specialist training on professional identity, organisational membership, organisational commitment, and stress in correctional psychologists
Ashlee Curtis, Andrew DayRecent years have seen some significant changes to the psychology profession in Australia that have prompted debate about the role of specialist areas of practice. This study aims…
An evaluation of the staff training within the trauma and self injury (TASI) programme in the National High Secure Healthcare Service for Women (NHSHSW)
Kate Robertson, Sue Elcock, Chris Milburn, Phyllis Annesley, Jane Jones, Birgit A. VöllmPatients in the National High Secure Healthcare Service for Women have a high prevalence of trauma and self injury. This highlights the need for specialised training of staff…
ISSN:
2050-8794Renamed from:
The British Journal of Forensic PracticeOnline date, start – end:
2013Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
hybridEditors:
- Dr. Carol Ireland
- Dr Neil Gredecki