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The Forensic Psychology Podcast

Prison Radio Association
Forensic Psychology
Rehabilitation
Desistance
ADHD
Anger Management
Serious Organized Crime
Trauma
Criminal Justice System
Ministry Of Justice
Neurodiversity
Intimate Partner Violence
Stalking
Expert Witness Training
Redemption Narratives
Strengths-Based Approach
Human Behavior
Criminal Social Identity
Green Spaces
Impulsive Behavior
Mental Health Support

Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken from HM Prison and Probation Service Psychology team interview colleagues who do vitally important work in prisons across the country.

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Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen is an Assistant Professor of Forensic Epistemology and Philosophy of Science at the University of Toronto and an Affiliated Scientist at the National Center for Ontological Research. His work lies at the intersection of psycho... more

Dr. Jennie Bradbury is a BPS chartered and HCPC registered forensic psychologist who has worked in prisons and the community for almost two decades, specialising in assessing and addressing intimate partner violence and stalking, and has a passion fo... more

Dr. Jo Bailey joined HM Prison and Probation Service in 1992 and has worked with a range of client groups in a variety of settings. Her career has spanned from Psychological Assistant to Head of Profession. In amongst this, Jo found time to complete ... more

Nicky Herron is a Registered Forensic Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. For 15 years she has worked within Intervention Services, leading the development of several Accredited Programmes. Nicky has been a key figure in the evolution of acc... more

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Dr Jennie Bradbury
BPS Chartered Psychologist and HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist
Independent/Forensic Practice with focus on prison environments
Episode: Do we need green spaces in prisons? | Dr. Jennie Bradbury
Jo Bailey
Chief Psychologist and Head of Profession in HMPPS Psychology Services
HM Prison and Probation Service
Episode: A review of last 5 years in forensic psychology and a forward look | Dr. Jo Bailey
Nicky Herron
Registered Forensic Psychologist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in the development of accredited programmes.
HMPPS
Episode: Accredited Programmes – a new approach | Nicky Herron, Aubrey Van Zyl and Amy Lawson-Mayhew
Aubrey Van Zyl
Senior National Specialist Lead at Intervention Services, involved in the design of accredited programmes.
HMPPS
Episode: Accredited Programmes – a new approach | Nicky Herron, Aubrey Van Zyl and Amy Lawson-Mayhew
Amy Lawson-Mayhew
National Specialist Lead within Intervention Services and Registered Forensic Psychologist, focuses on the development of accredited programmes.
HMPPS
Episode: Accredited Programmes – a new approach | Nicky Herron, Aubrey Van Zyl and Amy Lawson-Mayhew
Lucy Homer
Chartered and HCPC registered forensic psychologist, regional lead psychologist for Prison and Probation Services in Wales.
HM Prison and Probation Service
Episode: Organised Crime | Lucie Homer
Jake Phillips
Associate professor at the University of Cambridge and expert in probation policy and practice
University of Cambridge
Episode: The experience of working in probation | Jake Phillips
Russell Kolts
Professor of Psychology at Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University
Episode: Compassion Focused Therapy to intervene with anger | Russell Kolts
Shadd Maruna
Head of the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology at the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Episode: Desistance | Shadd Maruna and Karen Johnson

Hosts

Dr Sally Tilt
Host of the forensic psychology program with HM Prison and Probation Psychology Service
Dr Kerensa Hocken
Co-host and practitioner with HM Prison and Probation Psychology Service, involved in policy-informed practice

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Great!

    Love this podcast, really interesting, please keep it up, it’s fab!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lw221
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fascinating

    I’m not a forensic psychologist or even a psychologist, but find these podcasts fascinating. And, as an American, I’m glad that they show that criminals can and should be helped by compassionate psychology. I also recommend the BBC podcast “Behind the Crime” by this same team, if you have access to it (sadly, BBC Sounds is no longer available outside of the UK) for a podcast of moving interviews of offenders who have been helped to acknowledge their crimes and move up and on, aided by forensic p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edna Millay
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent

    Please keep them coming!! I love listening to your episodes, just wish they were more frequent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VixWJ
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Love these - please keep them coming!

    Absolutely love the podcast. So informative and interesting. Please keep them coming, I keep checking back to see if anymore have been put out. I listened to all of them in a few days!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lydia Will
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Brilliantly informative podcast. Very interesting! Please keep them coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VixWJ
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Some episodes praised for practical insights; a few comments note the field needs broader public-facing storytelling
Thoughtful, compassionate approach to rehabilitation resonates with listeners
Guests are highly credible professionals from practice and academia
High-quality discussions on bridging research and real-world prison and probation work

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The experience of working in probation | Jake Phillips
Q: How do probation officers navigate the complexity of their roles, balancing care and enforcement?
Jake discusses that practitioners often adhere to personal and professional values that reaffirm their desire to help individuals, navigating the challenges with an understanding of the systemic and individual complexities.
The experience of working in probation | Jake Phillips
Q: Can you tell us how you got into this work?
Jake shares that he started as a drug interventions worker, supporting individuals on probation and later transitioned into academia, motivated by a desire to understand further the system and how he could help.
Organised Crime | Lucie Homer
Q: What role do adverse childhood experiences play in the trajectory towards organized crime?
Adverse childhood experiences can significantly impact an individual's likelihood of getting involved in organized crime, often serving as critical turning points.
Organised Crime | Lucie Homer
Q: How do we assess individuals to determine their involvement in serious organized crime?
Individuals are often assessed based on police intelligence, gathering information and mapping involved groups.
Organised Crime | Lucie Homer
Q: What is serious organized crime, and how can we define it?
Serious organized crime generally refers to planned, coordinated criminal activities committed by groups, including drug trafficking, fraud, and modern slavery.

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A psychologically informed, practice-focused series that brings together clinicians, researchers, and policy practitioners working in prisons and probation. Episodes center on rehabilitation, desistance, and evidence-based interventions, with frequent emphasis on bridging research and real-world practice. Notable for featuring senior insights from HMPPS and university-affiliated experts, the show often explores systemic challenges, program development, and humane approaches to desistance and rehabilitation in forensic settings.

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