Free talk by university psychologist

How people break free from a criminal lifestyle will be the subject of a fascinating free talk by Exeter University psychologist Dr Jo Day.

Much research has focused on how people get into, and stay in, a serious criminal lifestyle, with significantly less attention given to how people actually leave.

Recent developments have indicated the importance of developing an adaptive identity, improving well-being and physical health to counterbalance a predominant emphasis on addressing psychological deficits and risk factors.

Dr Day will talk about the literature on reducing recidivism, discuss research into people’s stories of transforming their lives, and explore some implications this may have for designing interventions and supporting people who are trying to desist from crime.

Dr Day is a British Psychological Society chartered and HCPC registered forensic psychologist. She also worked for 12 years in HM Prison Service (including secondment for 3 years to the National Probation Service) in clinical, risk assessment and management roles.

She was responsible for projects involving the development, evaluation and auditing of evidence-based interventions for people with criminal convictions.

In 2008 Jo joined the University of Exeter to undertake her PhD and she currently works at the Medical School.

These are free events and open to everyone including BPS members, students and the General Public.

There is no booking requirement. This event is free to attend and is being financially supported by the Society’s South West Branch, who has invested in the event for the benefit of their members.

The event takes place on April 23 at the St James Centre at Exeter City Football Club, St James Park, Stadium Way, EX4 6PX 6.00pm - 8.00pm (6.30pm start)

Any enquiries please email Chris Dack at mailto:chrisdack@blueyonder.co.uk or call 07877 011132 or email Madeleine Tremblett at m.tremblett@hotmail.co.uk . For details of other event please go to the South West Branch website http://southwest.bps.org.uk/southwest/events_diary