Psychology/Criminology: Forensic Psychology – Understanding Causes of Crime & Effective Intervention With Dr Alvaro Rodriguez Saavedra From University of East Anglia

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In this Forensic Psychology interactive session, students will engage in discussions about Psychology and Crime with Dr Alvaro Rodriguez Saavedra from the University of East Anglia. The Forensic Psychological study of crime is connected to social problems and concerns, being of relevance to social structures, politics, and the Criminal Justice System. Through Forensic Psychology, we can understand the causes of crime better, develop clinical and social interventions, and inform the broader public about this important social topic.

The session is structured across 3 key questions:

1. What is Crime?
2. How can Psychology address Crime?
3. Is the contemporary mainstream Forensic Psychological approach sufficient for explaining Crime and informing interventions?

During the session, students will consider how theories/research that they already know may contribute to our understanding of crime, will be introduced to new concepts and theoretical frameworks, and will engage in critical thinking. Thus, students will not only develop a deeper understanding of their current knowledge but will also gain a new insights into the field of Forensic Psychology at undergraduate level and develop critical skills.

Lecturer Profile: Dr Alvaro Rodriguez Saavedra

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.

As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.

Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Psychology, Criminology and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.

The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.

Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below:

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