{"product_id":"challenging-bias-in-forensic-psychological-assessment-and-testing-9781032138282","title":"Challenging Bias in Forensic Psychological","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChallenging Bias in Forensic Psychological Assessment and Testing\u003c\/em\u003e 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 providing tangible solutions to tackle the disparities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book constructively critiques current forensic practice and psychological assessment approaches through a variety of diverse voices from pioneering researchers around the world who offer their expertise on these challenges and assist the reader to consider their potential contribution to pushing forward the frontiers of Forensic Psychology. The authors also locate the origin of these biases in order to further dismantle them, and improve the outcomes for the forensic client base  especially specific diverse populations. They emphasise the need to be creative and evolve not just in line with the real-world chan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven recent powerful reminders that bias is very much alive and well in many areas of life, it is maybe surprising that this volume is the first to address this matter in forensic psychology. It does so exceptionally well and courageously with broad coverage of issues, in-depth and cutting edge analysis of theory as well as addressing practical considerations. Let’s hope other professions will follow, after all not doing so can have disastrous consequences for those in our care. -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProf. Dr. med. Birgit Völlm PhD MRCPsych DiplForPsych, Medical director, hospital for forensic psychiatry, Chair, University medicine Rostock, Germany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcern about bias and discrimination in all their guises is a salient feature of public discourse. This timely and much-needed volume examines meticulously and frankly the diverse biases that can permeate forensic services and research. More importantly, it offers thoughtful and innovative suggestions for change making it essential reading for professionals and students seeking an impartial system. - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn Livesley, Professor emeritus, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the influence of forensic psychology in prisons has grown in recent decades, there has been little critical analysis of its assumptions, biases and limitations from practitioners themselves. This volume is therefore a really significant contribution both to professional practice and to the wider discipline, setting out through a hugely impressive range of chapters how things are done and how they might be done better.\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eBen Crewe, Professor of Penology and Criminal Justice and Deputy Director of the Prisons Research Centre. University of Cambridge, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe editors have brought together a much-needed volume that encourages forensic practitioners to challenge and transform current practice, from reformulating theories that underpin offending behaviour, through to the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, all within the prism of unconscious bias and cultural diversity. This volume can be seen as an awakening moment in forensic psychology practice and will be essential reading for those working in a wide variety of forensic contexts. - \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProf. Leam A Craig, FPP Ltd; University of Birmingham; Birmingham City University; University of Lincoln, UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a timely and an original volume. Risk assessment can be dangerous if it is applied thoughtlessly. This volume not only identifies biases in the assessment of risk, but importantly, it offers solutions. It provides clear and coherent advice about providing the best possible care to users of forensic services. This is fundamental for ethical practice given the diversity of those who use such services. - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid J Cooke, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid J Cooke, Adjunct Professor of the Australian Catholic University, Australia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGiven recent powerful reminders that bias is very much alive and well in many areas of life, it is maybe surprising that this volume is the first to address this matter in forensic psychology. It does so exceptionally well and courageously with broad coverage of issues, in-depth and cutting edge analysis of theory as well as addressing practical considerations. Let’s hope other professions will follow, after all not doing so can have disastrous consequences for those in our care. -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProf. Dr. med. Birgit Völlm PhD MRCPsych DiplForPsych, Medical director, hospital for forensic psychiatry, Chair, University medicine Rostock, Germany\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcern about bias and discrimination in all their guises is a salient feature of public discourse. This timely and much-needed volume examines meticulously and frankly the diverse biases that can permeate forensic services and research. More importantly, it offers thoughtful and innovative suggestions for change making it essential reading for professionals and students seeking an impartial system. - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohn Livesley, Professor emeritus, Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the influence of forensic psychology in prisons has grown in recent decades, there has been little critical analysis of its assumptions, biases and limitations from practitioners themselves. This volume is therefore a really significant contribution both to professional practice and to the wider discipline, setting out through a hugely impressive range of chapters how things are done and how they might be done better.\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eBen Crewe, Professor of Penology and Criminal Justice and Deputy Director of the Prisons Research Centre. University of Cambridge, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe editors have brought together a much-needed volume that encourages forensic practitioners to challenge and transform current practice, from reformulating theories that underpin offending behaviour, through to the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, all within the prism of unconscious bias and cultural diversity. This volume can be seen as an awakening moment in forensic psychology practice and will be essential reading for those working in a wide variety of forensic contexts. - \u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProf. Leam A Craig, FPP Ltd; University of Birmingham; Birmingham City University; University of Lincoln, UK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a timely and an original volume. Risk assessment can be dangerous if it is applied thoughtlessly. This volume not only identifies biases in the assessment of risk, but importantly, it offers solutions. It provides clear and coherent advice about providing the best possible care to users of forensic services. This is fundamental for ethical practice given the diversity of those who use such services. - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid J Cooke, Adjunct Professor of the Australian Catholic University, Australia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 1: PRESENT DAY ISSUES IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 Introduction: Forensic Context Assessment - Reliability, Validity, \u0026amp; Current Challenges\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 Challenging Bias in the Forensic Context: Lived Experiences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3 The Role of Dynamic Risk Factors in Forensic Assessment and Treatment planning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4 Why dynamic risk factors cannot be applied universally: Their normative nature and the importance of cultural awareness in risk assessment and intervention\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 The Validity of Reconviction as a Proxy Measure for Re-offending: Interpreting Risk Measures and Research in the Light of False Convictions and Detection and Conviction Evasion Skills (DACES) and processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6 Measuring what matters: Standardized risk levels for criminal recidivism risk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7 The Cumulative Modelling of Risk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8 What Works in the Digital Age? VR and Smartphone Applications for Forensic Psychology \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9 Assessment and Intervention Technologies in Juvenile Justice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10 Implications and Considerations for Conducting Remote Forensic Evaluations in Underserved and Marginalized Communities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 2: FORENSIC PRACTICE \u0026amp; WORKING WITH BIASES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e11 Supervising Assessment Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e12 The Power Threat Meaning Framework - Implications for the Criminal Justice System \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e13 Individual Bias in Forensic Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e14 Cultural bias in Forensic Assessment: Considerations and Suggestions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e15 Personal Construct Psychology \u0026amp; Repertory Grids in Formulation \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e16 Using Social Media Data in Forensic Evaluations: Addressing Bias \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 3: DIVERSITY \u0026amp; FORENSIC POPULATIONS: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL APPROACHES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e17 Gender-sensitive violence risk assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e18 Critical Reflection on Gender Identity Assessments with Trans and Gender Non-Binary individuals: Challenges, implications, and a newly proposed approach in Forensic Psychology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e19 Neurodiversity Assessment In Forensic Contexts: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e20 Risk Assessment in Offenders in Learning Disability Populations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e21 How forensic practitioners may better understand neurodevelopmental disorders within forensic practice with a specific focus on ADHD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e22 Deafness in a forensic context\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e23 Criminally Diverse Offenders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e24 Challenging Bias in the Assessment of Extremist Offending \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 The Assessment of Psychopathy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e26 Technological assessment methods: New directions in the assessment of sexual offending and sexualised violence \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFUTURE DIRECTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e27 Challenging bias in cross-cultural forensic psychology assessment and testing: A summary perspective\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018861904215,"sku":"9781032138282","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032138282.jpg?v=1750778433","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/challenging-bias-in-forensic-psychological-assessment-and-testing-9781032138282","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}