| CODE | PSY5640 | ||||||
| TITLE | Psychological Interventions with Offenders | ||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This unit has a theoretical component which includes an overview of the treatment needs of offenders and areas addressed for the purpose of therapeutic interventions with this population. It provides an overview of treatment and programmes offered, their rationale, theoretical framework, aims and structure. The unit also deals with specific issues relating to treatment and therapeutic services with offenders. A practical component teaches students the interventions’ underlying principles, techniques and core structure in a way that they shall be equipped with the necessary skills and tools in enabling clients through the change process. Study-unit Aims: The unit aims to familiarise students with issues relating to therapeutic interventions with offenders such as aims, principles and ethical issues, client motivation, denial or resistance as well as legal implications of treatment with offenders. The ultimate aim is to equip students with the necessary knowledge about treatment needs, interventions and programmes offered to offenders and to provide them with skills which enable them to be in a position to deliver evidence-based interventions which are generally offered to offenders within correctional systems. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • demonstrate critical thinking skills by being able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of various therapeutic approaches; • identify and explain the different treatment needs of offenders focusing on areas specific to the population and offending behaviour; • demonstrate recognition of issues relating to interventions with offenders such as ethical issues, client motivation and resistance; • describe the techniques involved in the different treatment approaches. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: • identify the treatment needs of offenders in relation to offending behaviour and cognitions; • demonstrate competence in the delivery of therapeutic interventions with the awareness of issues relating to interventions with offenders in a way that they provide good and professional practice; • select the most appropriate forms of intervention based on clients’ needs; • deliver cognitive behavioural and appropriate interventions; • match clients needs with therapeutic interventions best suited to address those needs. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main text - Baim, C. (2014). Changing Offending Behaviour: A handbook of practical exercises and photocopiable resources for promoting positive change. London: Jessica Kingsley. ISBN 1849055114. Supplementary texts - Forensic CBT: A Handbook for Clinical Practice [Book] Wiley • Paperback • 520 pages • ISBN 1119953286 - Criminal Careers in Transition: The Social Context of Desistance from Crime by Stephen Farrall, Ben Hunter, Gilly Sharpe, Adam Calverley • Oxford University Press • Hardback • 352 pages • ISBN 0199682151. - Beck, J.S. (2011). Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basics and Beyond. Guilford Publications. ISBN 13: 9781609185046 ISBN 10: 1609185048. - Deisler, F.J (2014). Group Therapy with Adult and Juvenile Offenders Paperback – November 11, 2014. Tate Publishing ISBN-10: 1631220195 ISBN-13: 978-1631220197. - Gannon, T.A., Ward, T., Beech, A.R., & Fisher, D. (2007). (Eds.). Aggressive Offenders' Cognition: Theory, Research and Practice. John Wiley & Sons Inc. - Johnson, R., & Toch, H. (1982) The pains of imprisonment. Beverly Hills: Sage Publications. - Harvey, J. & Smedley, K. (2010) (Editors). Psychological Therapy in Prisons and Other Secure Settings. Willan Publishing Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-1843927990 ISBN-10: 1843927993. - Hussey, J. (2012). Reoffending: A practitioner's guide to working with offenders and offending behaviour in the Criminal Justice System [Probation]. Kearney Ltd. ISBN-10: 095705114X ISBN-13: 978-0957051140. - O'Connell, B. & Palmer, S. (2003). Handbook of Solution-Focused Therapy. Sage. - McMurran, M. (2002). (Ed). Motivating Offenders to Change: A Guide to Enhancing Engagement in Therapy. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. ISBN 13: 9780471497554 ISBN 10: 047149755X - Miller, W.R. & Rollnick, S. (2012). Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change. 3rd Ed. Guilford Publications. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Chantal Avellino Jeanette Cassar Marilyn Clark Gail Debono Roberta Farrugia Debono Kevin Henwood |
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