M34 Treatment and Management of Violence
Aims and Learning Outcomes
This module aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the area of the treatment and management of violence.
By the end of this modules students are expected
- to be aware of the variety of criminal behaviours within this domain from a psychological theoretical perspective.
- to be knowledgeable about methods, techniques and tools in the assessment, evaluation and intervention of anger management programmes.
- to have an understanding of risk assessment methods and their effectiveness.
- to have developed knowledge and skills in the personal management of angry/violent offenders.
Please note that the course aims to familiarise students with processes that may include assessment techniques. It is not a formal training in these tools and techniques and is not intended to provide professional competence in these areas.
Course Convenor
Professor Derek Perkins and Dr Alex Lord
Other Contributors
Dr Claire Wilson, Prof Kevin Browne, Dr Emily Glorney, Mr Stuart John Chuan, Fiona Clark, Nikki Collins, Dr Alex Lord
Contact Hours
20
Required Prerequisite Study
A first degree in Psychology.
Completion Requirement
The course carries 15 course credits and requires a total of 20 contact hours in the form of lectures and seminars. Students are expected to invest a minimum of 100 hours in study time. The course is introductory.
Assessments
Examination (60% of the final mark)
Students will have to answer 3 essay style questions from a selection of five in 90 minutes. The exam is marked by Dr Claire Wilson and Dr Emily Glorney. Moderation (subject to normal regulations) is by Dr Alex Lord.
Casework Report (40% of the final mark)
There will be a practical assessment linked to the workshop. Students will be given instructions on the day. This assignment is marked by Claire Wilson and Emily Glorney.
Suggested Reading
Blumenthal, S. & Lavender, T. (2000). Violence and mental disorder: a critical aid to the assessment and management of risk. Jessica Kingsley
Dutton, D.G., (1995). Traumatic origins of intimate rage. Aggression and Violent Behaviour, 4 (4), 431-447.
Dutton, D.G., Saunders, K., Starzomski, A., & Bartholomew, K., (1994). Intimacy-anger and insecure attachment as precursors of abuse in intimate relationships, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 24, 1367-1386.
Edmonson, C.B. & Conger, J.C. (1996). A review of treatment efficacy for individuals with anger problems: Conceptual assessment and methodology issues. Clinical Psychology Review, 16, 251-275.
Hatcher, C., Mohandie, K., Turner, J. & Gelles, M.G. (1998). The role of the psychologist in Crisis/Hostage Negotiations. Behavioural Sciences and the Law, 16, 455-472.
Hodgins, S. & Muller-Isberner, R. (eds) (2000). Violence, crime and mentally disordered offenders: concepts and methods for effective treatment and prevention. Wiley
Howells, K. & Hollin, C.R. (eds). (1989). Clinical approaches to Violence. John Wiley & Sons.
Howells, K., Watt, B., Hall, G. & Baldwin, S. (1997). Developing programmes for violent offenders. Legal and Criminology Psychology, 2, 117-128
McMurran, M. & Howard (2009). Personality, Personality Disorder and Violence. Wiley-Blackwell
Novaco, R.W. (1997). Remediating anger and aggression with violent offenders. Legal and Criminology Psychology, 2, 77-88.
Quinsey, V.L., Harris, G.T., Rice, M.E. & Cormier, C.A. (1998) Violent Offenders: Appraising and managing risk. American Psychological Association.
Webster, C. D., (Author), Hucker, S. J. (Author) Violence Risk: Assessment and Management (Hardcover). Wiley; 1 edition (2007).
Richter, D. & Whittington, R. (eds) (2006). Violence in Mental Health Settings: Causes, Consequences, Management, Springer-Verlag
Further reading will be recommended during the course of the module.