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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
Neurodiversity
Intimate Partner Violence
Stalking
Expert Witness Training
Redemption Narratives
Strengths-Based Approach
Human Behavior
Criminal Social Identity
Therapeutic Approaches
Clinical Assessment
Mental Health Support
Impulsive Behavior

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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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

Lucie Homer is a Chartered and HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist and has worked for His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service for 25 years. 

Lucie is currently the Regional Lead Psychologist for Wales, overseeing the operational delivery of psy... more

Jake Phillips is Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge where he is the director of the MSt in Applied Penology, a masters course for people working in managerial and leadership roles in the criminal justice system. Prior to moving to Cam... more

Professor Theresa Gannon is a Professor of Forensic Psychology at University of Kent and has worked in forensic psychology practice for nearly two decades in NHS and prison settings.

She has published widely in the areas of rehabilitation, sexual of... more

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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
Louise Bowers
HCPC registered and BPS Chartered Forensic Psychologist, Director of the Forensic Psychology Service
Forensic Psychology Service
Episode: Working as a forensic psychologist expert witness in the courts | Louise Bowers
Jude Kelman
Lead psychologist for Women's Prisons with over 30 years of experience
HM Prison and Probation Service
Episode: Trauma-informed working in prisons | Jude Kelman

Hosts

Dr. Sally Tilt
Co-host with extensive experience in forensic psychology and rehabilitation services.
Dr. Kerensa Hocken
Co-host with a background in forensic psychology and a focus on rehabilitation practices.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 159 ratings
  • Great!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lw221
    United Kingdoma month 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 States2 months ago
  • Excellent

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VixWJ
    United Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VixWJ
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is lauded for its thought-provoking content and valuable insights into the psychology of justice systems.
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Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging discussions surrounding complex issues in forensic psychology.

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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 focus on forensic psychology and the numerous challenges faced within prison systems defines the content of this podcast. It highlights the importance of trauma-informed practices, intimate partner violence, and the significance of supervision within forensic settings. Episodes frequently feature expert guests such as psychologists and practitioners discussing complex issues, including rehabilitation, psychological safety, and how societal factors influence criminal behavior. Unique in its perspective, this podcast blends academic insights with practical experiences, aiming to shed light on the often-overlooked aspects of psychology in justice settings. Those engaged in or interested in psychology, criminal justice, or social services may... more

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4. Lucy Homer
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