Dr Ruth Mann, a terrific psychologist, who sadly died in 2020, was recently awarded the ATSA lifetime achievement award.

In this episode we speak to those who worked closely with Ruth, to hear how she stood out in her work and approach.

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Last week Erwin James FRSA MUniv (Open), the journalist who built his ability to write while in prison, sadly died.

We were fortunate to chat to Erwin on the podcast in 2021. He was thoughtful, funny, and generous in sharing his story.

We’ve re-released the episode:

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🧠Did you know HMPPS is the biggest employer of forensic psychologists in the UK?

In The Forensic Psychology Podcast's new episode, produced with @prisonradiouk, a principal Forensic Psychologist & Senior Operational Lead talk about why they joined.

Full episode⬇️
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A new series of HMPPS Psychology podcast drops today.

Episode 1 features bias in forensic psychology.

Available on your preferred podcast platform.

As a Senior Forensic Psychologist, you’ll be working with complex prisoners undertaking risk assessments, conducting research, providing consultancy, and delivering training to help reduce the risk of harm and reoffending.

Find out more & apply now⬇️
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Hear from Jordan, a forensic psychologist working with young people in custody.

Our HMPPS staff strive every day to help prevent victims and keep the public safe by supporting offenders to confront their pasts and build better futures.

Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk KC MP welcomed our frontline staff to UK Prime Minister to thank them for their vital work.

“Listening to prisoners is not enough to constitute a 'good' officer; staff need to actively give prisoners agency in their decisions.”

Amazing to read some of the research conducted by our 2020 Unlocked Graduates cohort published in the Prison Service Journal ➡️ ow.ly/9C6Z50OQszk

Fantastic panel discussion on bias in forensic psychology - which doubles as a love recording of the brilliant Forensic Psychology Podcast British Psychological Society BPS Division of Forensic Psychology The Forensic Psychology Podcast

🎙️This afternoon...

National Prison Radio's Duewaine Marshalleck-Baker and Sally Tilt from HMPPS Psychology Services are recording Thinking Matters - a series of programmes to help people in prison deal with the everyday pressures of life on a wing.

Producer: Sophie Sveinsson

📢 Just launched 📢

Acast and HMPPS have produced the podcast ‘A prison’s guide to’ spotlighting the prison service and interviewing our inspirational staff to find out about their:

🔵 roles
🔵 motivations
🔵 lessons learnt

🎧 Listen to episode one: podfollow.com/a-prisons-guid…

Calling future forensic psychologists- vacancies open now:

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‘Innovation In Suicide Prevention for Those on Probation Supervision’ takes place 22nd Nov hosted by Nottingham Trent University in partnership with Ministry of Justice

You can find out more about the range of speakers & event details ⬇️

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Hear directly from psychologists working for HMPPS about their varied roles across the country. Brand new mini-series from the Forensic Psychology Podcast - new episode every day this week.

Are you interested in careers in prison?

Kerensa and Sally are often asked for advice on working in prisons. So they’ve chatted to friends across different parts of the prison estate to create a brand new mini series. Follow the podcast for a new episode every day this week.

NEW EVENT>>Have an interest in supporting & developing services for care experienced people?

Don’t miss this fascinating Insights online panel event hosted by Debbie McKay, HMPPS Ops Lead for Care Experienced People in Custody

Further info and tickets ⬇️
hmppsinsights.co.uk/virtual_event_…

It's been a while folks ... but we're back! Get your headphones ready, your dog ready to walk (insert preferred podcast activity), and settle in for a conversation with Derek Perkins on working as a forensic psychologist in secure hospitals.

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On the latest episode of The Forensic Psychology Podcast we were joined by Erwin James FRSA MUniv (Open). Now an author and Guardian columnist, Erwin talks about the pathway that led to a life sentence, and the meeting with a psychologist that was the turning point.
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Academic or Expert Practitioner? We've an exciting opportunity to work with HMPPS as a core panel member of the Correctional Services Advice and Accreditation Panel (CSAAP)

Further details here: | …blicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/appointment/co…

In HMPPS we have committed to giving safe, secure access to digital technology in custody to support training, education & improve family ties.

It was great to see it in action at HMP Lindholme & hear about the positive impact it has had.

Find out more: gov.uk/government/pub…