Issues in Forensic Psychology
About the Book Series
The Issues in Forensic Psychology series has two central aspirations. The first is to promote novel, innovative and relevant ideas within forensic psychology into a wider academic and professional domain. The second aspiration of the series is to identify areas where gaps in resesarch and practice are becoming apparent and for books within the series to identify and respond to areas of emerging need and interest. Issues in Forensic Psychology also aims to approach traditional themes in the field from fresh perspectives as developments in the field take new directions.
Trauma-Informed Forensic Interventions
1st Edition
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By Phil Willmot, Lawrence Jones, Geraldine Akerman, Adam Mahoney
February 27, 2026
Trauma- Informed Forensic Interventions explores the innovative wave of trauma- informed practices in forensic settings, addressing the unique challenges of implementation in environments that are often ill- suited to such approaches. Written collaboratively by forensic practitioners and service ...
Transforming Relationships in Forensic Psychological Practice
1st Edition
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By Jo Shingler, Nicola Bowes, Tassie Ghilani
January 22, 2026
Transforming Relationships in Forensic Psychological Practice is first and foremost a clinicians' guide: it has been written with the aim of supporting people to develop, maintain and repair relationships within their work as forensic practitioners. Research repeatedly finds that client perception ...
The Journey from Prison to Community: Developing Identity, Meaning and Belonging with Men in the UK
1st Edition
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By Jo Shingler, Jennifer Stickney
August 31, 2023
The Journey from Prison to Community: Developing Identity, Meaning and Belonging with Men in the UK provides a practical guide for practitioners working with men to successfully make the transition between prison and the community. This transition presents significant challenges, especially for ...
Challenging Bias in Forensic Psychological Assessment and Testing: Theoretical and Practical Approaches to Working with Diverse Populations
1st Edition
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By Glenda C. Liell, Martin J. Fisher, Lawrence F. Jones
November 30, 2022
Challenging Bias in Forensic Psychological Assessment and Testing is a groundbreaking work that addresses the biases and inequalities within the field of forensic psychology. It gives valuable insights into individual practices and wider criminal justice approaches at an international level, while ...
Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners
1st Edition
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By Nichola Tyler, Anne Sheeran
May 19, 2022
Working with Autistic People in the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems: A Handbook for Practitioners is the first book to focus specifically on best practice for working with autistic people in criminal justice and forensic mental health settings. Integrating current theory, ...
Trauma-Informed Forensic Practice
1st Edition
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By Phil Willmot, Lawrence Jones
March 11, 2022
Trauma-Informed Forensic Practice argues for placing trauma-informed practice and thinking at the heart of forensic services. It is written by forensic practitioners and service users from prison and forensic mental health, youth justice, and social care settings. It provides a compassionate ...
Global Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic Communities: A Practitioner’s Guide
1st Edition
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By Geraldine Akerman, Richard Shuker
February 11, 2022
Global Perspectives on Interventions in Forensic Therapeutic Communities: A Practitioner’s Guide explores the validity and effectiveness of secure settings as therapeutic communities (TCs). Rooted in practice, this book examines the transferability of approaches within international TCs to other ...
The Psychology of Criminal Investigation: From Theory to Practice
1st Edition
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By Andy Griffiths, Rebecca Milne
March 31, 2021
The contribution of psychological research to the prevention of miscarriages of justice and the development of effective investigative techniques is now established to a point where law enforcement agencies in numerous countries either employ psychologists as part of their staff, or work in ...
Assessing and Managing Problematic Sexual Interests: A Practitioner's Guide
1st Edition
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By Geraldine Akerman, Derek Perkins, Ross Bartels
July 20, 2020
Assessing and Managing Problematic Sexual Interests: A Practitioner’s Guide provides a thorough review of atypical sexual interests and offers various ways through which they can be measured and controlled, including compassion-focused and psychoanalytic approaches. This unique guide presents a ...
Transforming Environments and Rehabilitation: A Guide for Practitioners in Forensic Settings and Criminal Justice
1st Edition
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By Geraldine Akerman, Adrian Needs, Claire Bainbridge
September 20, 2017
How can environments play a role in assisting and sustaining personal change in individuals incarcerated within the criminal justice system? Can a failure to address contextual issues reduce or undermine the effectiveness of clinical intervention? Bringing together a range of leading forensic ...
Supervision for Forensic Practitioners
1st Edition
By Jason Davies
November 07, 2016
Forensic practitioners work in a diverse range of settings, with a wide variety of groups and with a large number of agencies. Their work, whilst rewarding, is challenging, demanding and often undertaken in highly stressful situations. Ensuring that the workforce is trained and supported is ...
Forensic Practice in the Community
1st Edition
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By Zoë Ashmore, Richard Shuker
June 22, 2014
Forensic practice in the community is a neglected subject. There are many books looking at forensic work in secure settings, such as prisons or hospitals, but very little has been written about forensic practice in the community. This book describes the current and exciting developments in this ...