Advancing Corrections Journal - Edition #14 - What Else Works ... Volume 2 (ACJ14-A006)

Article 6: Young Men’s Experiences of Psychological Formulation as Part of a Care Planning Initiative in the Irish Prison Service (ACJ14-A006)

Abstract

Young men in custody are a vulnerable group due to their stage of brain development. The Psychology Service in the Irish Prison Service (IPS) have developed a strengths-based, psychologically informed programme for young men. Engagement in a clinical interview and psychological formulation leads to the development of a bespoke care plan. This care plan or ‘sentence plan’ outlines key rehabilitation services the young person can engage with while in custody and on release. This study aims to give voice to young men’s experiences of psychological formulation as part of sentence planning, potentially contributing to the literature on ‘what else works’.

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Authors

Dr. Alice Creavin

Clinical Psychologist, Health Service Executive, Ireland

Dr. Alice Creavin is a Clinical Psychologist currently employed by the Health Service Executive, Ireland. Dr. Creavin is a recent graduate of The University of Limerick. Prior to her clinical training, she spent over 10 years working in various community mental health and forensic services as an Assistant Psychologist.

Niamh Murphy

Assistant Psychologist, Irish Prison Service, Ireland

Ms. Niamh Murphy is an Assistant Psychologist in the Irish Prison Service. She is currently based in a medium security male prison and her research interests include prisoner well-being and best practice. Niamh has worked with both adults and children in community mental health settings and she is planning to train as a Clinical Psychologist.

Dr. Emma Regan

Head of Psychological Services, Irish Prison Service, Ireland

Dr. Emma Regan is the Head Psychological Services in the Irish Prison Service since 2015. Prior to this, Dr. Regan spent 10 years in the United Kingdom where she trained as a Clinical Psychologist and specialized in forensic mental health, working in low, medium and high secure forensic psychiatric hospitals.

Advancing Corrections Journal - Edition #14 - What Else Works ... Volume 2 (ACJ14-A006)

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