191-540 Advanced Forensic Disability Practice

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191-512 Introduction to Forensic Disability.

This subject examines the theoretical and practical mechanisms underlying the assessment and treatment of disabled offender populations. As such it will provide students with an understanding of, and experience in, the major skills and techniques used in the assessment of forensic disability clients. In addition students will be provided with clinically-oriented training in methods of management and rehabilitation, including the theoretical rationale underpinning these as well as techniques and outcomes of their practical application. Specific attention will be given to notable offender groups within the forensic disability field including sexual offenders, non-sexual violent offenders, arson and property offenders, and disabled offenders with substance abuse issues.

• Achieve highly developed cognitive, analytic and problem-solving skills demonstrated through oral and written work;

• achieve a capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;

• Achieve an ability to incorporate theoretical principles and concepts into professional practice;

• Achieve an ability to plan work and to use time effectively.

A 2000-word oral assessment 40% (to be completed during the semester) and a 3000-word written assignment 60% (due at the end of the semester).

• Lindsay, W.R., Taylor, J.L. & Sturmey, P., Offenders with Developmental Disabilities. (2004) Chichester, UK: Wiley and Sons.