May 20, 2022
This episode features two forensic psychologists working within
the Youth Custody Service.
Alisa Purton is a registered Forensic Psychologist
and an Associate Fellow and Chartered Scientist of the British
Psychological Society. Alisa joined the prison service in 2001 and
has worked with children in custody since 2008. She is currently
the lead psychologist for HMPPS Youth Custody Services which
involves provision and management of psychology services for all
children in custody across England and Wales.
Ariane Hanman is a registered Forensic Psychologist. Ariane joined the prison service in 2006 and, like Alisa has worked with children in custody since 2008, giving them a joint 28 years’ experience with children in custody. She is a Cluster Lead Psychologist within youth custody and is currently seconded to the Operations portfolio within Youth Custody Services and is leading on the delivery of a Framework of Integrated Care.
Further reading:
Glynn, M. (2014) Black Men, Invisibility and Crime Offence Paralleling Behaviour: A Case Formulation Approach to Offender Assessment and Intervention
Daffern, M., Jones, L. & Shine, J. (2010) Towards a Critical Race Theory of Desistance
Lipsey, M. (2009) The Primary Factors that Characterize Effective Interventions with Juvenile Offenders: A Meta-Analytic Overview
Miller, W. R. & Rollnick, S. (2012) Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change (Applications of Motivational Interviewing)
Documentary: Australia’s Shame:
http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2016/07/25/4504895.htm
Album: Psychodrama by Dave