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Seven Criminal Justice

Assistant Psychologist

Essentially, assistant clinical psychologists are clinical psychologists in training. … If you work in this area, your responsibilities will be similar to those undertaken by a clinical psychologist. You’ll be using psychometric tests and other standard procedures to analyse and evaluate patients’ psychological problems.

Clinical Psychologist

Clinical psychologists meet with clients to identify problems—emotional, mental and behavioural—in their lives. Through observation, interviews and tests, the psychologist will diagnose any existing or potential disorders.

Cognitive Brain Therapist

The term cognitive is derived from the  Latin word cognitio which means “knowledge”. The field of cognitive psychology is primarily concerned with how the mind functions. There are various areas of research in which cognitive psychology is interested, including attention, perception, learning processes, memory, decision-making, and language development. At its basis, cognitive psychology is the scientific study of the brain, its abilities, and the interaction between the brain and human behavior.

Community Payback Facilitator

To supervise offenders in accordance with the requirements of the Court, Community Payback, National Standards and the standards of Hampshire Probation Trust. To carry out pre work Health and Safety inductions with all offenders on an individual or group basis.

Court Report Writer

Court/verbatim reporters produce word-for-word recordings of court proceedings using traditional shorthand techniques or shorthand (stenotype) machines.

Non-Medical Prescriber

To work in partnership with an independent medical prescriber as a supplementary non- medical prescriber within the designated area of practice

Probation Officer

Probation officers ensure that criminal offenders comply with the requirements of their supervised release or community control. That includes monitoring offenders’ activities, such as employment, training and court-mandated counseling or treatment for substance abuse and other mental health issues.

Probation Service Officer

Probation service officers (PSOs) support offenders who are serving custodial and community sentences. They also oversee and co-ordinate rehabilitation programmes for offenders in custody and after release from prison.

Project Support Officer

Project support officers provide vital assistance to project managers. … However, for the most part, you will be responsible for monitoring project schedules and budgets, preparing progress reports, and liaising with key stakeholders.

Psychologist

Psychologists study the human mind. Their research helps us understand behavior, memory and mental health disorders. Through counseling and experimentation, psychologists work to promote safety, understanding and good mental health.

PSR Writer

  • Writing Pre-Sentence Reports.
  • Preparing reports for court.
  • Updating offender records on the electronic system.

Substance Misuse Worker/Nurse/Practitioner also

Drug and alcohol workers (also known as substance misuse workers) help people tackle and recover from their dependence on illegal, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, alcohol or solvents. This role involves helping clients to access services such as counselling, healthcare and education.

Youth Offending /Youth Worker

As a youth offending team officer, you would aim to prevent young people aged 10-18 from offending and re-offending. … You would work with young offenders (both one-to-one and in groups) at various stages in the youth justice system. You would also work with their families and victims.