Abstract
This seminar presents a broader perspective and understanding of the roles of psychologists in correctional and forensic areas. The papers cover the roles of correctional psychologists within prison systems, roles of forensic psychologists in courts of law, and role of the psychologist in hostage negotiation.
Also titled: The role of forensic psychologists
Summary report of the seminar is attached.
Proceedings of a seminar held Canberra, 26-28 January 1982
Contents
- Introduction
- Opening remarks
Correctional psychologists within prison systems
- The need for correctional psychologists to build up their image as professionals
Mr P.N. Priest and Mr J. Piotrowski - The psychologist's role in maintaining existing functions and purposes of correctional institutions or altering them
Mr M. Hart - Planning a new corrective establishment
Mr P. Dunlop - Management of occupational stress in prison officers
Dr R. Fitzgerald
Forensic psychologists within judicial systems
- The psychologists in the courts
Miss Patricia Brown - Reporting to courts
Dr R.D. Francis - The court counsellor's role in conflict resolution
Mr P.N. Mark and Ms F. Smyth - The role of the experimental psychologists in the courts with particular reference to the Ratten Case
Dr D. Thompson - Forensic psychology with Aborigines in Central Australia
Mr I.A. Joblin
Other roles for psychologists
- The psychologist's role in hostage negotiation
Dr G. Wardlaw
- Report on open forums
- Appendix I
- Participants list