Forensic Psychology
Dr. Ian Gargan and Dr. Martina Tobin are Forensic Psychologists with many years of experience in assessing and treating children, adolescents and adults. For a detailed biography of these individuals, please go to the 'Our People' section of this website.
A Forensic Psychology; Needs and Treatment Assessment consists of the following:
- Detailed analysis of the individual's developmental and educational history, in order to articulate what presentation exists at the time of assessment.
- Analysis and documentation of factors which have contributed to the individual's asocial behaviours.
- Professional insight to the family and environmental dynamics, which have contributed to the present development and which may facilitate future treatment programmes.
- A short-term and long-term compendium of recommendations are made to address the individual's social, developmental, moral and legal needs.
The following are some models employed to facilitate the Clinician's Assessment:
- Cognitive Behavioural Analysis and Treatment
- Hare's Psychopathy Checklist
- Social Learning Models of Care
- Behavioural and psychoanalytical approaches to assessment
In addition to the assessment of the individual, other personalities pertinent to the individual’s presentation, or documentation of the report, the clinicians have considerable experience in legal mediation and presenting testimony to the Court.
Also, in addition to the assessment and treatment of the aforementioned population, Ian and Martina offer debriefing and support services for the individuals under assessment, as well as those who may be responsible for their care. In this way, strategies for future care can be identified.