The International
Association for Forensic Psychotherapy (IAFP) brings together
professionals from various fields who are involved in the development
and application of psychotherapeutic understanding and treatment of
offenders. Founded in 1991, the Association aims to advance the
discipline of forensic psychotherapy in the areas of clinical
practice, theoretical development, research, training and education.
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INTRODUCTION
For the last 19 years, the IAFP has been working:
- to promote and encourage the use of psychotherapeutic
understanding and treatment techniques and their relevance to
offenders
- to advance education amongst members of the professions
working with, or caring for, offenders, and others having a
legitimate interest in the field
- to promote and assist in promoting research into the skills
associated with the profession and into the efficiency of
existing skills and practices, and to disseminate the useful
results of such research for the benefit of the public.
For further information about the organization's
history, officers and members, please click
here.
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OUR ACTIVITIES
Since 1992, the IAFP has organized international conferences
addressing many issues in the field of forensic psychotherapy,
as well as networking and social events.
From 28th-30th April, 2011, the IAFP will hold its 20th
Anniversary Conference in Edinburgh, UK. Details to follow.
On
17th September, 2011, the IAFP, in association with Millfields
Unit, will run the tenth in a series of one-day seminars: " On
Being Hated by the Patient - The Meaning of and Responses to
Ruptures in the Therapeutic Alliance."
Details and booking form can be
found here.
On 21st May, 2010, the IAFP, in association with Broadmoor Hospital - West London Mental Health NHS
Trust, held a one-day seminar:
"Brutal Cultures - Bullying and Scapegoating in Forensic
Settings."
The
IAFP recently held its 19th Annual Conference 'Tales of
Transgression'
from 25th-27th March, in Oxford, UK.
More info here.
To find out more
about our events, please click here.
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OUR PUBLICATIONS
We are currently investigating possibilities for publishing
academic contributions from our members.
For further
details, please click
here.
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MEMBERSHIP
Benefits of membership include the
following:
· A discount for conference and workshop fees where possible.
· A free copy of the ‘Conference Reader’ produced after each
Annual Conference.
· Networking opportunities with other members through the
forthcoming membership directory.
Members are also eligible to stand for the Executive Council and
Board when there are vacancies.
For further information about joining the IAFP
and renewing your membership, please click
here.
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E-MAIL UPDATES
Both members and non-members of the IAFP can receive details of
our conferences and other events by signing up to the IAFP's
email update service.
For further
details and to sign up, please click
here.
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CONTACT US
Our
main contact address is
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Other IAFP contact details can be found
here.
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