Criminological psychology Ethical issues BPS Guidelines HCPC Standards

Criminological psychology Ethical issues BPS Guidelines & HCPC Standards

Research Practice

BPS Guidelines How do BPS Guidelines relate to professional practice (as opposed to research)? psychlotron. org. uk

BPS Guidelines How do BPS Guidelines relate to professional practice (as opposed to research)? Respect (individual differences, privacy, confidentiality, informed consent) Competence (training & expertise; self-monitoring and reflection) Responsibility (avoiding harm) Integrity (boundaries; honesty; act on misconduct) psychlotron. org. uk

HCPC Standards of Proficiency • be able to practise safely and effectively within their scope of practice • be able to work appropriately with others • be able to maintain records appropriately • be able to practise within the legal and ethical boundaries of their profession • be able to reflect on and review practice • be able to maintain fitness to practise • be able to assure the quality of their practice • be able to practise as an autonomous professional, exercising their own professional judgement • understand the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to their profession • be aware of the impact of culture, equality and diversity on practice • be able to practise in a non-discriminatory manner • understand the importance of and be able to maintain confidentiality • be able to draw on appropriate knowledge and skills to inform practice • understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment

HCPC Misconduct Cases Which standards apply? What would be an appropriate sanction? psychlotron. org. uk

Evaluation Why does psychology practice require regulation? psychlotron. org. uk

Evaluation Why does psychology practice require regulation? • Protect the service user • Protection the practitioner • Protect the profession psychlotron. org. uk

Exam Q Sally is a forensic psychologist. She has just accepted a position working in a prison. She will be assessing offenders’ suitability for various programmes and will running anger management courses in an individual and group basis. Explain how the HCPC guidelines could apply to a psychologist working with offenders. Refer to the context in your answer. (8 marks) psychlotron. org. uk