Consultancy and Advising in Forensic Practice : Empirical and Practical Guidelines

by Ireland, Carol A.; Fisher, Martin J.

• ISBN13: 9780470744789
• ISBN10: 0470744782
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-05-17
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The first publication to apply the modern theory and techniques in the consultancy process, presenting a clear, practical approach targeted specifically at forensic issues and contexts. The first publication to apply consultancy literature to a forensic setting Provides a combination of the theoretical and practical underpinnings needed in consultancy work, offering a development of knowledge with practical application Brings together papers from researchers, academics, practitioners and consultants within forensic psychology whilst drawing upon expertise in business consultancy and administration Chapters combine psychological, ethical, managerial and evaluative aspects into themed summaries Offers directions for further study and practice development

Author Biography

Carol A. Ireland is a Chartered psychologist, Forensic Psychologist and Chartered Scientist. She works at the University of Central Lancashire as the Director of Studies for the MSc in Forensic Psychology, and leads on the postgraduate qualifications for the Child Exploitation Online Protection Agency (CEOP). In addition, Dr Ireland works for Mersey Care NHS Trust at Ashworth High Secure Hospital, where she is lead for group sex offender therapies and crisis (hostage) negotiation. She manages her own consultancy firm, delivering expert witness reports, training and consultancy, and is currently Chair of the British Psychological Society's Division of Forensic Psychology. Martin J. Fisher is a Chartered Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, an Associate Fellow of the British Psychology Society and a Chartered Scientist. He currently works as Consultant Forensic Psychologist in the Public Sector Bids Unit of NOMS, is an Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychologist at a Regional Secure Unit, and a visiting lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Portsmouth University. He has delivered crisis negotiation and other consultancy services to prison governors and senior management since 1992. As well as being the Continuing Professional Development Lead, he is the Consultations Lead for the British Psychological Society Division of Forensic Psychology.

Table of Contents

Series Editors' Preface	p. ix
Notes on Contributors	p. xii
Acknowledgements	p. xvi
Consultancy and Advising from a Theoretical Perspective	p. 1
The Role of a Consultant: Function, Skills, Competences and Presentation	p. 3
Key Stages and Factors in the Consultancy Process and Relationship: The Importance of Stakeholders, Organisational Boundaries, Culture and Their Management	p. 17
Theoretically Driven Training and Consultancy: From Design to Evaluation	p. 35
Ethical Considerations in the Consultancy and Advisory Process	p. 51
Consultancy and Advising from a Practical Perspective	p. 69
The Application of Cognitive Interview Techniques as Part of an Investigation	p. 71
Acting as the Consultant Advisor in a Crisis Situation	p. 91
Legal Consulting: Providing Expertise in Written and Oral Testimony	p. 108
The Development of a Practical Behavioural Change Framework: A Case Study within a National Law Enforcement Agency	p. 123
Examining the Link between Performance and Employee Engagement in a Forensic Setting: Care Enough to Perform Well?	p. 143
Inspecting Secure Institutions	p. 163
Effective Training in Action: From Contracting to Evaluation	p. 183
Systemic Failure and Human Error	p. 203
Project Management: Towards More Effective Applied Psychology	p. 220
References	p. 243
Index	p. 265
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