Our Psychologists have extensive experience in working with men and women in prison. With over twenty-five years of experience collectively of working within prisons and managing Psychology Departments, our Psychologists understand the needs of prisoners and what is required to help them progress with their sentence and lead a positive life.
Collectively our Psychologists have provided assessments for over 200 Parole Board reviews. We aim to use the most up-to-date evidence-based theory and methods to assist in decision-making. We aim to provide recommendations that are realistic, rehabilitative, and based on the individual needs of the prisoner. Where necessary, we support our assessments with expert evidence at Parole Board oral hearings.
We welcome instruction from legal representatives.
We provide independent assessments to assist with criminal court proceedings for adults and young people. There are factors that can impact on a defendant’s ability to enter a plea and stand trial. A psychological assessment of cognitive functioning, suggestibility and mental health can help support the defendant during the court process.
There are many factors that can impact on a person’s behaviour when they commit an offence. Understanding what has influenced the behaviour can help to inform appropriate sentencing and treatment. Our Psychologists provide specialist risk and needs assessments that include consideration of mental health, personality disorder and intellectual difficulties.
We welcome instruction from legal representatives and Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Service.
Often families are impacted by when a family member has committed an offence, or there has been victimisation. A Psychological assessment can help to understand the risks and problems experienced by individual family members and help consider a safe and healthy future.
We complete assessments for care proceedings that include specialist risk assessment, capacity to protect and consideration of individual needs such as mental health, personality disorder and intellectual difficulties. We aim to provide recommendations that assist decision-making in care proceedings.
Sometimes decisions need to be made about a family outside of court proceedings. A Psychological assessment can help to understand potential risks and needs and make recommendations to assist with decisions about matters such as intervention, placement and contact. We assess adults and young people and welcome instruction from local authorities and legal representatives.
Individuals with neurodiverse conditions such as Autism, ADHD and Learning Disability make up a large proportion of the Criminal Justice System population. This is not because they are more likely to offend, but certain features of these conditions can contribute to offending in many ways. Each of these conditions also impacts the way an individual presents, how they understand verbal information and communicate with others, and how they process and retain information. Unfortunately for many of neurodiverse individuals, they do not yet have a diagnosis, and this can adversely affect outcomes both at the stage of arrest and during Court proceedings.
Undiagnosed neurodiverse conditions also have secondary effects on a person’s mental health stability which has a bearing on Police and Court procedures. It is paramount to ensure that each individual who enters Police custody is understood and supported, so that they receive fair and just treatment throughout the Criminal Justice System process.
At Forensic Psychology Consultancy UK Ltd, our Psychologists collectively hold over 50 years’ experience in this field, and all of our clinicians have expertise in diagnosing and supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD and Learning Disability. If you, or your client would benefit from a diagnostic assessment, click here. Our Psychologists also work within our partner company For-Psych, which provides diagnostic and support services to children and adults who are not involved in the Criminal Justice System
We also offer training to Criminal Justice staff to spot the signs of neurodiverse conditions and provide tips on how to work with and support these individuals.