Let's Talk Forensic Psychology

In this episode, we had a discussion with Jeffrey DeMarco about his career and his current work linking forensic psychology and the cyber world by helping organisations fight online crime and the victims of these crimes.

We are joined by Natalie Parrett, Director of Custodial Psychological Services, to discuss working in private prisons.

We were joined by Dr Jo Shingler, Principal Forensic Psychologist at Dorset Strive, and Jenny Stickney, Advanced Occupational Therapist Practitioner in Strive (Dorset IIRMS).

We are joined by Marc Kozlowski, BPS chartered Forensic Psychologist and Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University to discuss roles within Forensic Psychology.

Dr Itiel Dror is an academic with a vast research experience on human cognition and performance. His research applies the concepts of perception, decision-making and biases in the fields of medicine, aviation, and, forensic science and psychology. He is the a senior cognitive neuroscience researcher at the University College London.

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We were joined by Dr Brandon Sparks, Assistant Professor in Forensic Psychology, to discuss his research around the experiences and ideology of incels.

We were joined by Dr Brendan O'Mahony to discuss his work as a Forensic Psychologist working as a Specialist Member of the Parole Board, his role as an Intermediary and the training he delivers around questioning vulnerable persons.
Below is a list of Dr O'Mahony's publications across these topics:O'Mahony, B.M., Milne, R., & Smith, K. (2024). The use of Intermediaries (communication specialists) at Parole Board Oral Hearings in England and Wales. Journal of Forensic Practice, 26 (2), 129-143O'Mahony, B.M. (2024). Assessing the Communication Needs of a Vulnerable Defendant with Intellectual Disabilities: The Role of the Court-Appointed Intermediary. In Leam Craig, Hugh Koch, & Gus Baker (Eds.) Psychology & The Law: Case Studies of Expert Witnesses, Wiley Blackwell. Chapter 11 pp 267-280.O'Mahony, B.M. (2019). 'Slowly, I established a connection...' The Psychologist, July 2019.Smith, K. & O'Mahony, B. Vulnerability and Criminal Investigations (2018). In Andy Griffiths and Rebecca Milne (Eds.) The Psychology of Criminal Investigation: From Theory to Practice, Routledge, pp 91-112O'Mahony, B.M., Milne, B. & Smith, K. (2018). Investigative interviewing, dissociative identity disorder and the role of the Registered Intermediary. Journal of Forensic Practice, 20 (1), 10-19.O’Mahony, B.M. (2016). How effective are judges and counsel at facilitating communication with vulnerable persons in a criminal trial? In Penny Cooper & Linda Hunting (Eds.) Addressing Vulnerability in Justice Systems, Wildy, Simmonds & Hill Publishing, London.O’Mahony, B.M., Creaton, J., Smith, K. & Milne, R. (2016). Developing a professional identity in a new work environment: the views of defendant intermediaries working in the criminal courts. Journal of Forensic Practice, 18 (2), 155-166.O’Mahony, B.M., Marchant, R. & Fadden, L. (2015). Vulnerable Individuals, Intermediaries and Justice, In G. Oxburgh, T. Myklebust, T. Grant & R. Milne (Eds.) Communication in Investigative and Legal Contexts: Integrated Approaches from Psychology, Linguistics and Law Enforcement. Wiley- Blackwell.O’Mahony, B. (2014). Helping Vulnerable People to Communicate their Evidence at the Police Station and in Court: The Role of the Registered Intermediary. The Irish Psychologist, 40, 8, 222-223.O’Mahony, B.M. (2012). Accused of murder: supporting the communication needs of a vulnerable defendant at court and at the police station. Journal of Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 3 (2), 77-84.O’Mahony, B.M., Milne, B. & Grant, T. (2012). To Challenge, or not to Challenge? Best Practice when Interviewing Vulnerable Suspects. Policing, 6, 3, 301-313O’Mahony, B. (2011). Perspective from the dock: communicating with a vulnerable defendant at Crown Court. Forensic Update, Issue 104, The British Psychological Society, Division of Forensic Psychology.O’Mahony, B.M., Smith, K., & Milne, R. (2011). The early identification of vulnerable witnesses prior to an investigative interview. The British Journal of Forensic Practice, 13, 2, 114-123 We welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at [email protected].

Dr Cory Walters-Wright is a BPS chartered and HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist working at the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. He is also a Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University and an expert witness. In this episode, Dr Cory shared his experience with qualification routes, job interviews and diversity within Forensic Psychology.

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Clive Ruggles, chair and co-founder of The Alice Ruggles Trust, and Dr Rachael Wheatley, a BPS chartered and HCPC registered Forensic Psychologist and trustee of The Alice Ruggles Trust.

Dr Elizabeth Bates joined University of Cumbria (UoC) in January 2011 and is currently Principal Lecturer in Psychology and Psychological Therapies and within the Institute of Health. Liz’s doctoral work (2008-2012) focused on exploring the personality and psychopathological predictors of men’s and women’s partner violence perpetration. Since 2012, she has focused her work on exploring the experiences of male victims of domestic abuse. Liz is also a trustee of the charity ManKind Initiative, a UK based charity supporting male victims of domestic abuse, and is the Chair of the Male Psychology section of the British Psychological Society.Upcoming book release: https://www.routledge.com/Domestic-Violence-Against-Men-and-Boys-Experiences-of-Male-Victims-of-Intimate/Bates-Taylor/p/book/9780367545369 We welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at [email protected]