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Presentation
Presentation
This CU aims to develop students' skills in forensic psychological assessment and intervention with offenders.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT2203-23773
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
CP1. The process of psychological intervention with offenders 1.1. Principles of effective interventions in working with offenders 1.2. Specificities and ethical, evaluation, and formulation issues in intervention with juvenile and adult offenders 1.3. Psychological intervention with aggressors in the juvenile and adult justice system CP2. Modalities of psychological intervention with offenders 2.1. Individual and group intervention with offenders 2.1.1. Motivational interview 2.1.2. Cognitive-behavioral intervention (first, second and third generation) 2.1.3. Structured intervention programs and their effectiveness CP3. Intervention in specific offenders’ populations 3.1. Juvenile and adult offenders 3.1.1. Offenders with Conduct Disorder or Antisocial Personality Disorder 3.1.2. Intimate partner violence perpetrators
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Objectives
Objectives
LO1: To demonstrate and apply theoretical and practical knowledge about the basic principles, models and modalities of psychological intervention with offenders; LO2: To acquire and develop knowledge and skills about the different models and cases’ formulation, as well as strategies and techniques of psychological intervention, taking into account the different specificities of aggression/violent cases; LO3: To apply the different models and modalities of psychological intervention to different offenders’ typologies; LO4: To manifest communication skills, and oral and written competences, adequate to describe cases and systematize psychological intervention with offenders. LO5: To understand and reflect, critically and deeply, on the ethical and deontological implications related to the exercise of psychological intervention with offenders.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The innovative teaching methodologies for this curricular unit include practical work and/or role-play, collaborative learning, problem-based learning, and the use of software or platforms useful in the context of learning and scientific writing. These approaches aim to actively engage students, allowing them to apply theoretical concepts, collaborate with peers, analyze and solve real-world practical problems, and use appropriate tools for an enhanced learning experience. These methodologies are designed to promote the practical application of theoretical knowledge and the development of essential skills in planning and implementing psychological interventions aimed at the rehabilitation of offenders.
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References
References
Barroso, R. & Neto, D. (Eds.) (2020). A prática profissional da Psicologia na Justiça. Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses. Miller, W. & Rollnick, S. (2023). Motivational interviewing: Preparing people for change (4th ed.). Guilford Press. Rijo, D., et al., (2017). Intervenção psicológica com jovens agressores. PACTOR. Simões, M., Almeida, L. & Gonçalves, M. (2017). Psicologia Forense: Instrumentos de avaliação. PRACTOR Young, J., Klosko, J. & Weishaar, M. (2003). Schema Focused Therapy: A practitioner’s guide. The Guilford Press.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
