Case Studies in Forensic Psychology

This book shines light on the often-hidden work completed by psychologists in forensic settings. It follows on from Case Studies in Forensic Psychology (2019) and Further Case Studies in Forensic Psychology (2022). This book is key reading for psychologists, allied health professionals, and practitioners at any career stage.

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Dr. Ruth J. Tully is a Consultant Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Lead of Tully Forensic Psychology Ltd, where she and her team of psychologists provide clinical and expert witness forensic psychology services throughout the UK. She is an honorary Associate Professor at the University of Exeter, UK. Dr Tully is considered a leading authority in the field of risk assessment.

Dr. Jennifer Bamford is a Forensic Psychologist who specialises in the assessment of sexual and violent offenders. She works in private practice assessing people with forensic histories in prison, hospital, and the community for the purpose of parole reviews, criminal and family court proceedings, and mental health tribunals.

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1. Introduction

Ruth J. Tully & Jennifer Bamford

2. Psychological assessment of clergy and people involved in religious organisations

Jillian Peters

3. Cognitive assessment for criminal court of an adult male with a diagnosis of ADHD: assessment and implications

Ruth J. Tully & Claire Illingworth

4. Risk assessment in forensic services; a co-produced chapter

Jane Roberts & Pod Young

5. Risk assessment in violent extremism and terrorism cases

Ruth J. Tully

6. "I don't need to 'escape' anymore": The impact of CBT for psychosis with an adult male with a brain injury and other diagnoses who experienced auditory voice hearing

Sarah Ashworth-Watts

7. Forensic risk assessment of transgender prisoners

Jennifer Bamford

8. Schema therapy in a secure mental health service

Niamh Kennedy

9. Forensic risk assessment in so-called 'honour' based violence and abuse cases

Jennifer Bamford & Ruth J. Tully

10. Psychological assessment of a male sex offender with autism who was apprehended by a self-styled 'vigilante' group

Sarah Ashworth-Watts

11. Conclusion

Jennifer Bamford & Ruth J. Tully