Working with People in Secure Forensic Mental Health Settings : A Staff Training Pack Providing Key Underpinning Knowledge for Induction and CPD

Working within secure forensic settings can be highly demanding, and individuals starting work in this challenging and complex sector will be faced with a very steep learning curve.

This training pack has been developed to support new staff members in gaining and developing their understanding of work in forensic mental health services.

For those already working with mentally disordered offenders, the material will allow the learner to reflect on their practice and explore their existing knowledge in more depth.

The training pack comprises of three units which are designed to enable the learners to understand their role within secure forensic services, how to develop therapeutic relationships with service users, and how to assess and manage risk effectively.

The three units can be run over consecutive days to form a comprehensive training course or delivered individually as standalone units.

The training pack includes a CD-rom with all of the resources needed to run the training, including handouts, training materials and PowerPoint slides.