"Family Aggression: Causes & Consequences"

First Biennial Conference of the International Family Aggression Society

18th & 19th March, 2008

Venue: University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK, PR1 2HE

CONFERENCE AIMS

The University of Central Lancashire is pleased to announce the first biennial conference of the International Family Aggression Society.

The aim of this conference is to bring together academics, researchers, policy makers and service providers who are involved in working towards understanding, preventing and/or treating family aggression or the consequences of it. The focus of this conference is therefore broad and includes aggression between romantic partners, parent to child aggression, child to parent aggression, sibling aggression, elder aggression, and aggression to companion animals. As aggression within the family home contributes to physical and psychological injury, family breakdown, disrupted schooling and employment, antisocial behaviour and criminality, ill health and higher mortality papers on these topics are also encouraged. The multifaceted nature of family aggression highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach and therefore papers from all disciplines are welcomed.

PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE INFORMATION

** Confirmed Keynote Speakers **

- Professor Murray Straus, University of New Hampshire, Title to be confirmed

- Professor Richard Tremblay, University of Montreal "The impact of the family on the developmental trajectories of physical aggression from early childhood to adolescence"

- Professor David Farrington, University of Cambridge "Family factors in the Intergenerational transmission of antisocial behaviour"

- Professor John Archer, University of Central Lancashire, Title to be confirmed

** Invited Symposia **

Honour Violence and Killings; Risk Factors for Family Violence; Post-Separation Harassment; Sexual Aggression in Intimate Relationships; The Role of the Family in Childhood Origins of Aggressive Behaviour; Fatal Family Violence; Child Victims of Familial Sexual Abuse

CALL FOR SYMPOSIA, PAPERS AND POSTERS

We are looking for oral and poster presentations on any aspect of family aggression, its causes or consequences. Please submit your abstract using the abstract submission form which can be downloaded from http://www.uclan.ac.uk/facs/science/psychol/ifas/ifasindex.html.

Email: eakelly1@...

E: RKhan2@...

I am trying to locate a Justice Orientation scale developed by two
research's Kari Edwards and Tamara S Bryan. Kari Edwards was formerly
at Brown University and all attempts to locate her have been
unsuccessful. The scale was developed specifically for the researchers
who examined Judgmental Biases Produced by Instructions to Disregard:
The (Paradoxical) Case of Emotional Information.

The scale consisted of ten statements expressing a belief about
justice and fairness in the context of the researchers trial.

I have had no luck so far in finding the authors or the scale.

Does anyone know the whereabouts of the scale or the researchers so I
might be able to track it down.

Many thanks
Vicki Cooke

Hi all,

I am a Trainee Forensic Psychologist working towards chartership
within the Forensic Psychology department of St Nicholas Hospital in
Newcastle upon Tyne.

I am about embark on a piece of audit work looking at care pathways
with specifc reference to the decision process by which in-patients
are deemed suitable for medium or low secure services or not suitable
for detention. Prior to starting my own audit I am looking for
details
on any other similar work that may have been carried out in this area
by means of a literature review.

I would be grateful if any of the members of this list would contact
me if they have any advice or information that they can offer

Many thanks
Celia Wild

0191 223 2240
celia.wild@...

Dear List
I was wondering if anyone has references regarding dissociation and
sexual offending, either from a psychodynamic perspective or more
generally of instances where a sex offender might have a comorbid
diagnosis along the dissociation spectrum.  Really, anything vaguely
along that line!

Thanks for thinking about this.
kind regards

Dr Tony Robinson
Encompass Australasia

Dear Forensic Network Group

My name is Roberta Babb, and I have been a member for the past few
years, and I will apologise in advance for this long posting.

I currently live in the UK and I am in the process of entering my
third and final year of my clinical psychology doctorate.  I have an
MSc in Forensic Psychology and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology.  I have
Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) status and belong to a number
of professional societies.  All my degrees are accredited by the
British Psychological Association and I received 2:1 grades for both
my BSc and MSc.  I have a number of years clinical experience in Her
Majesty's Prison (HMP) Service (maximum security), Special Hospitals
(maximum security facilities for mentally disordered offenders),
Medium Secure Units, and Outpatient psychological therapy services
(child and adult).  I also have experience in initial/intake
assessment, individual therapy, forensic risk assessment, group and
family therapy and multidisciplinary team working.

I am posting to seek advice and guidance on how to make the jump from
living and working as a psychologist in the UK and living and working
as a psychologist in the USA .  I was given some really helpful
advice by a number psychologists (and was warned that the path is a
difficult one), but I decided to stick to it and follow the advice of
gaining a doctorate degree, and building up my experience portfolio.

I suppose my next question would be if anyone can give me any advice
as to the next step.  I am due to qualify next year (September 2008),
and as I am aware the process can be lengthy, really want to get a
handle of the feasibility of such a desire.  Even though the
following appears very specific it is an ideal, and I would be
grateful for any advice on possible avenues to pursue, or things I
would need to do.

I would ideally like to work as a forensic clinical psychologist
conducting forensic evaluations (I plan to undertake a
neuropsychology masters but would like to complete it in the USA ) or
work with people with mental health difficulties and/or forensic
histories, and I prefer inpatient work to outpatient work.  I really
enjoy psychological assessment and feel that is where my clinical
strengths lie, but I am open to any input that could help me achieve
my goal of living and working as a psychologist in the USA when I
complete my doctorate degree.

I think that is enough information as I appreciate members are very
busy.  If anyone would like to know more about my situation and or
career goals, you can backchannel me at r_s_babb@....

Any advice would be gratefully received.  Thank you all for your time

Roberta

Dear Group,

For a study on female psychopaths with neurological problems I would
need descriptions of female know psychopaths.
I am looking for recent descriptions of life hystories of female
psychopathic offenders.  What I need is case hystories of female
psychopaths.

If you want to you can send them backchannel to my adress:
cmlp@...

Decorte Stefaan
neuropsychologist

Some suggestions below

Julia L. Blankenship
Justice Research Center
2898 Mahan Drive, Suite 4
Tallahassee, Florida  32308
voice 850-521-9900
fax 850-521-9902
cell 850-339-1844
jblankenship@...



LEVEL OF SERVICE INVENTORY - Revised (LSI-R)
Andrews & Bonta, 1995
This is a 54-item rating scale used to assess the likelihood of
general recidivism among adult offenders. It is designed to measure
attributes of offenders and their situations in relation to level of
supervision and treatment decisions. It has been validated for use
with adult male and female correctional offenders.

LSR-R (general)
LSI-R (computerized version)
Multi-Health Systems Inc.
3770 Victoria Park Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4H 3M6
Tel: 800-456-3003 (US) 800-268-6011 (Canada)
E-mail: customerservice@...


YOUTH LEVEL OF SERVICE INVENTORY/CASE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY (YLSI)
This 43-item instrument was designed to measure risk, need, and
responsivity factors in adolescents who have had contact with the
justice system. It has been validated for use with both males and
females between the ages of 12 and 17 and uses file information,
self-report and collateral report information, and as well as
results of other formal assessments.

The YSLI can be obtained from:
Multi-Health Systems Inc.
3770 Victoria Park Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M4H 3M6
Tel: 800-456-3003 (US) 800-268-6011 (Canada)
E-mail: customerservice@...


--- In ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Feelgood"
<steven.feelgood@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Group,
>
> Does any one know of a short actuarial scale for general
recidivism?
>
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
>
> Steve Feelgood
>
> ____________________________________________
> Steve Feelgood MPsych.(Psychologe)
> Sozialtherapeutische Abteilung
> - Social Therapy Unit -
> JVA Brandenburg a.d.H.
> Anton-Saefkow Allee 22
> Brandenburg a.d.H., 14772
> Deutschland - Germany
>
> Tel: +49 (0)3381 761 2700
> Tel(Zentrale): +49 (0) 3381 761 2710
> Fax: + 49 (0)3381 761 2751
>
> steven.feelgood@...
>

The British and Irish Group for the Study of Personality Disorder
(BIGSPD) Annual Conference


For a registration form, see www.bps..org.uk/bigspd or contact Marie
Petcher on +44 116 252 9555,  marie.petcher@...

Programme includes:

Dr. Marc Woodbury-Smith, Section of Developmental Psychiatry & Autism
Research Centre, University of Cambridge "Autistic Personality
Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder?: Conceptualising
Asperger's Autistic Psychopathy"

Professor Martin Bohus, Chair in Psychosomatic Medicine University of
Heidelberg and Director, Dept. of Psychosomatic Medicine and
Psychotherapy, Central Institute of Mental Health "Progress and
Innovation in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy"

Professor Paul Gilbert, Mental Health Research Unit
Kingsway Hospital, Derby, "Shame and self-criticism in personality
disorder and compassion focused therapy"

Hi Group,

Does any one know of a short actuarial scale for general recidivism?


Thanks for any help.


Steve Feelgood

____________________________________________
Steve Feelgood MPsych.(Psychologe)
Sozialtherapeutische Abteilung
- Social Therapy Unit -
JVA Brandenburg a.d.H.
Anton-Saefkow Allee 22
Brandenburg a.d.H., 14772
Deutschland - Germany

Tel: +49 (0)3381 761 2700
Tel(Zentrale): +49 (0) 3381 761 2710
Fax: + 49 (0)3381 761 2751

steven.feelgood@...

Hi Richard

Is this post-doc open to international applications?

Regards

Lars Madsen


>From: "Richard Rogers" <rogersr@...>
>Reply-To: ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com
>To: <ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: [ForensicNetwork] posting
>Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:10:39 -0600
>
>Please post the following message:
>
>
>
>Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Forensic Psychology
>
>              The Research Fellow will be an integral part of
>cutting-edge research on Miranda warnings and waivers. Funded by NSF,
>the fellow will be located in Tulsa and collect Miranda data at three
>nearby jails in conjunction with the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System
>(OIDS). The position requires an energetic and independent psychologist
>who can establish rapport with inmates and is proficient at
>psychological assessments. This position is ideal for a self-motivated
>forensic psychologist wishing to establish expertise in Miranda and
>other pretrial evaluations. Onsite supervision will be provided by Kathy
>LaFortune, J.D., Ph.D., the OIDS Chief of Forensic Psychology Services.
>Start date is September 1, 2007, although an earlier date is possible.
>Compensation for this is $48,000 plus university benefits. Please send a
>letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references via
>e-mail to Richard Rogers, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychology, University of
>North Texas: RogersR@.... UNT is an ADA/AA/EOE employer committed to
>creating an ethnically and culturally diverse community by encouraging
>applications from persons of color, women, and all underrepresented
>groups.
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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Forensic Psychology

              The Research Fellow will be an integral part of
cutting-edge research on Miranda warnings and waivers. Funded by NSF,
the fellow will be located in Tulsa and collect Miranda data at three
nearby jails in conjunction with the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System
(OIDS). The position requires an energetic and independent psychologist
who can establish rapport with inmates and is proficient at
psychological assessments. This position is ideal for a self-motivated
forensic psychologist wishing to establish expertise in Miranda and
other pretrial evaluations. Onsite supervision will be provided by Kathy
LaFortune, J.D., Ph.D., the OIDS Chief of Forensic Psychology Services.
Start date is September 1, 2007, although an earlier date is possible.
Compensation for this is $48,000 plus university benefits. Please send a
letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references via
e-mail to Richard Rogers, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychology, University of
North Texas: RogersR@.... UNT is an ADA/AA/EOE employer committed to
creating an ethnically and culturally diverse community by encouraging
applications from persons of color, women, and all underrepresented
groups.

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developed an online questionnaire which involves imagining that you are a
Police Officer in charge of investigating a series of offences. You are
given incident information, suspect descriptions and offender profiles, and
the questionnaire examines investigative decision making.The questionnaire
normally takes about 15-20 min to complete. To complete the questionnaire
follow the link to the Investigative Decision Making questionnaire
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_________________________________________________________________
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Many thanks for the advice and help - I will pass it on.

Kind regards,

Dawn

My experience is mostly with prisoners, but I'd be happy to help out if
I can

Rhonda


Dr. Rhonda-Jane Milligan
Research Lecturer
Department of Psychology
Glasgow Caledonian University
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Tel:       +44 (141) 331 3860
Fax:      +44 (141) 331 3636
E-mail: R.Milligan@...

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-----Original Message-----
From: ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dawn Harbinson
Sent: 20 May 2006 13:31
To: ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ForensicNetwork] Self-harm and Suicide

Hi all,

The suicide rate in Northern Ireland rose by nearly 50% last year, with
213 people in the region committing suicide (N.I. has a population of
approximately 1.5 million). A particular problem amongst young people, a
number of initiatives are being put forward in an attempt to help those
who are suicidal and/or self-harm. One such project is looking at ways
to support people at risk and who self-harm, perhaps by facilitating the
creation of self-help groups.

Should anyone have any knowledge, advice or experience - particularly
with regard to setting up and facilitating self-help groups, could they
please contact me? As I know that this project would be most receptive
to advice, tips and suggestions offered.

Many thanks,

Dawn




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David, no problem.  Try www.iafmhs.org  to get started.

Anton


========================
Anton Tolman, Ph.D.
Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
Department of Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI  49401
616-331-3798

"Happiness is not a life without pain.  It is a life in which the pain is traded
for a worthy price."
-- Christopher Columbus in *Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus*
by O.S. Card
>>> djcooke@... 05/20/06 8:56 AM >>>

David

I would be interested in your results too, if you could please email them.

Much obliged and good luck.

Maya
Mei-Tal@...

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 6:34 AM
To: ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ForensicNetwork] Digest Number 341


There are 2 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

    1.  Re: PCL-R Cut-offs and diagnostic criteria
          From: "David Cooke" djcooke@...
    2.  Self-harm and Suicide
          From: "Dawn Harbinson" dawnharb@...

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Message 1
     From: "David Cooke" djcooke@...
     Date: Sun May 21, 2006 2:47am(PDT)
Subject: Re: PCL-R Cut-offs and diagnostic criteria

Dear Anton
Thank you very much of the suggestion. I will try to send a message to the
RISC team.
Best
David

David J Cooke
Professor of Forensic Clinical Psychology
Douglas Inch Centre & Glasgow Caledonian University
2 Woodside Terrace
Glasgow
G3 7UY

0044 141 211 8000 ('phone)
0044 141 211 8005 (fax)

I am currently having intermittent problems with my email - if a message
bounces I can be contacted via my secretary on
Patricia.Gilbertson@...

-----Original Message-----
From: ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Anton Tolman
Sent: 19 May 2006 13:34
To: ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ForensicNetwork] PCL-R Cut-offs and diagnostic criteria

David, very interesting questions!  I am not in a site that would have any
answers, but I sure would be interested in your results.

You might want to get in touch with the International Association of
Forensic Mental health Services and in particular the RISC team which is
focused on issues of risk assessment.  IAFMHS is composed of many members of
the international judiciary and practicing clinicians who may be able to
provide such data.

Anton



========================
Anton Tolman, Ph.D.
Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
Department of Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI  49401
616-331-3798

"Happiness is not a life without pain.  It is a life in which the pain is
traded for a worthy price."
-- Christopher Columbus in *Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher
Columbus* by O.S. Card
>>> djcooke@... 05/18/06 10:06 AM >>>
Dear All

I am looking for information about whether PCL-R cut-offs e.g., 25 and 30
are used in different settings for legal or administrative purposes within
criminal-justice systems. In particular, whether there are policies or
statutes that enshrine particular cut-offs for important decisions e.g.,
criminal sentencing, including decisions regarding indefinite commitment and
capital punishment, institutional placement and treatment, -- including
exclusion from treatment -- conditional release, juvenile transfer, and
indeterminate civil commitment etc. Are there other policies that require a
"diagnosis" of psychopathy?



I would be most grateful for any information you can give me about current
practice.

Best

David



David J Cooke

Professor of Forensic Clinical Psychology

Douglas Inch Centre & Glasgow Caledonian University

2 Woodside Terrace

Glasgow

G3 7UY



0044 141 211 8000 ('phone)

0044 141 211 8005 (fax)



I am currently having intermittent problems with my email - if a message
bounces I can be contacted via my secretary on
Patricia.Gilbertson@...







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Message 2
     From: "Dawn Harbinson" dawnharb@...
     Date: Sun May 21, 2006 2:48am(PDT)
Subject: Self-harm and Suicide

Hi all,

The suicide rate in Northern Ireland rose by nearly 50% last year, with 213
people in the region committing suicide (N.I. has a population of
approximately 1.5 million). A particular problem amongst young people, a
number of initiatives are being put forward in an attempt to help those who
are suicidal and/or self-harm. One such project is looking at ways to
support people at risk and who self-harm, perhaps by facilitating the
creation of self-help groups.

Should anyone have any knowledge, advice or experience - particularly with
regard to setting up and facilitating self-help groups, could they please
contact me? As I know that this project would be most receptive to advice,
tips and suggestions offered.

Many thanks,

Dawn




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Hi all,

The suicide rate in Northern Ireland rose by nearly 50% last year, with 213
people in the region committing suicide (N.I. has a population of
approximately 1.5 million). A particular problem amongst young people, a
number of initiatives are being put forward in an attempt to help those who
are suicidal and/or self-harm. One such project is looking at ways to
support people at risk and who self-harm, perhaps by facilitating the
creation of self-help groups.

Should anyone have any knowledge, advice or experience - particularly with
regard to setting up and facilitating self-help groups, could they please
contact me? As I know that this project would be most receptive to advice,
tips and suggestions offered.

Many thanks,

Dawn

Dear Anton
Thank you very much of the suggestion. I will try to send a message to the
RISC team.
Best
David

David J Cooke
Professor of Forensic Clinical Psychology
Douglas Inch Centre & Glasgow Caledonian University
2 Woodside Terrace
Glasgow
G3 7UY

0044 141 211 8000 ('phone)
0044 141 211 8005 (fax)

I am currently having intermittent problems with my email - if a message
bounces I can be contacted via my secretary on
Patricia.Gilbertson@...

-----Original Message-----
From: ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Anton Tolman
Sent: 19 May 2006 13:34
To: ForensicNetwork@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ForensicNetwork] PCL-R Cut-offs and diagnostic criteria

David, very interesting questions!  I am not in a site that would have any
answers, but I sure would be interested in your results.

You might want to get in touch with the International Association of
Forensic Mental health Services and in particular the RISC team which is
focused on issues of risk assessment.  IAFMHS is composed of many members of
the international judiciary and practicing clinicians who may be able to
provide such data.

Anton



========================
Anton Tolman, Ph.D.
Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
Department of Psychology
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI  49401
616-331-3798

"Happiness is not a life without pain.  It is a life in which the pain is
traded for a worthy price."
-- Christopher Columbus in *Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher
Columbus* by O.S. Card
>>> djcooke@... 05/18/06 10:06 AM >>>
Dear All

I am looking for information about whether PCL-R cut-offs e.g., 25 and 30
are used in different settings for legal or administrative purposes within
criminal-justice systems. In particular, whether there are policies or
statutes that enshrine particular cut-offs for important decisions e.g.,
criminal sentencing, including decisions regarding indefinite commitment and
capital punishment, institutional placement and treatment, -- including
exclusion from treatment -- conditional release, juvenile transfer, and
indeterminate civil commitment etc. Are there other policies that require a
"diagnosis" of psychopathy?



I would be most grateful for any information you can give me about current
practice.

Best

David



David J Cooke

Professor of Forensic Clinical Psychology

Douglas Inch Centre & Glasgow Caledonian University

2 Woodside Terrace

Glasgow

G3 7UY



0044 141 211 8000 ('phone)

0044 141 211 8005 (fax)



I am currently having intermittent problems with my email - if a message
bounces I can be contacted via my secretary on
Patricia.Gilbertson@...







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