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 20 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.
On
29th-31st March, 2012, the IAFP will hold its 21st Annual
Conference, "Corruption, Deception and Collusion: Attacks on the
Mind" in Venice, Isola di San Servolo.
 Registration
forms
and bursary details now available.
On
21st October, 2011, the IAFP,
in collaboration with The Psychosocial Research Unit at the
University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and the Psychosocial
Network (PSN) held a one-day workshop: "Destructive Thinking
and Thinking About Destructiveness: Theory-Practice Gaps in
Psychosocial Studies, Criminology and Forensic Mental Health."
More. From 28th-30th April, 2011, the IAFP
held its 20th Anniversary Conference, "Murder in Mind," in Edinburgh, UK.
More
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:
Other IAFP contact details can be found
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