Consultancy and Advising in Forensic Practice

The first publication to apply the modern theory and techniques in the consultancy process, presenting a clear, practical approach targeted specifically at forensic issues and contexts. The first publication to apply consultancy literature to a forensic setting Provides a combination of the theoretical and practical underpinnings needed in consultancy work, offering a development of knowledge with practical application Brings together papers from researchers, academics, practitioners and consultants within forensic psychology whilst drawing upon expertise in business consultancy and administration Chapters combine psychological, ethical, managerial and evaluative aspects into themed summaries Offers directions for further study and practice development

The first publication to apply the modern theory and techniques inthe consultancy process, presenting a clear, practical approachtargeted specifically at forensic issues and contexts.* The first publication to apply consultancy literature to aforensic setting* Provides a combination of the theoretical and practicalunderpinnings needed in consultancy work, offering a development ofknowledge with practical application* Brings together papers from researchers, academicspractitioners and consultants within forensic psychology whilstdrawing upon expertise in business consultancy andadministration* Chapters combine psychological, ethical, managerial andevaluative aspects into themed summaries* Offers directions for further study and practicedevelopment

Series Editors' Preface.Notes on Contributors.Acknowledgements.Part I: Consultancy and Advising from a TheoreticalPerspective.1. The Role of a Consultant: Function, Skills, Competences andPresentation (Carol A. Ireland).2. Key Stages and Factors in the Consultancy Process andRelationship: The Importance of Stakeholders, OrganisationalBoundaries, Culture and Their Management (Carol A. Ireland).3. Theoretically Driven Training and Consultancy: From Design toEvaluation (David Vickers, Eliza Morgan and Alice Moore).4. Ethical Considerations in the Consultancy and AdvisoryProcess (Susan Cooper and Martin Fisher).Part II: Consultancy and Advising from a PracticalPerspective.5. The Application of Cognitive Interview Techniques asPart of an Investigation (Andy Griffiths and Becky Milne).6. Acting as the Consultant Advisor in a Crisis Situation(Martin Fisher and Carol A. Ireland).7. Legal Consulting: Providing Expertise in Written and OralTestimony (Jane L. Ireland).8. The Development of a Practical Behavioural Change Framework:A Case Study within a National Law Enforcement Agency (SimonKeslake and Ian Pendlington).9. Examining the Link between Performance and EmployeeEngagement in a Forensic Setting: Case Enough to Perform Well?(Suzy Dale).10. Inspecting Secure Institutions (Louise Falshaw).11. Effective Training in Action: From Contracting to Evaluation(Eliza Morgan, David Vickers and Alice Moore).12. Systemic Failure and Human Error (Adrian Needs).13. Project Management: Towards More Effective AppliedPsychology (Roisin Hall and Donald Darroch).References.Index.