Trauma-Informed Forensic Interventions

Phil Willmot, Lawrence Jones, Geraldine Akerman, Adam Mahoney

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2026
• eBook ISBN: 9781040664063
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: History & Theory in Psychology
• Index: Psychology

Trauma- Informed Forensic Interventions explores the innovative wave of trauma- informed practices in forensic settings, addressing the unique challenges of implementation in environments that are often ill- suited to such approaches. Written collaboratively by forensic practitioners and service users across prison, forensic mental health, youth justice, and social care settings, this book provides practical guidance for professionals working with justice- involved individuals who commonly have extensive trauma histories.

The text establishes core principles for best practice by examining diverse settings, including male and female prisons, high security hospitals, and secure children's homes, while addressing complex needs related to personality disorders, self- injury, sexual violence, and neonaticide. It offers practical approaches to overcome institutional barriers and reconcile Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's trauma-informed care guidelines with established forensic structures and culture.

This essential reference for forensic practitioners and students builds upon Trauma-Informed Forensic Practice, inspiring further development of trauma- informed approaches as a crucial focus in contemporary forensic work across prisons, community services, youth justice, and forensic mental health settings.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Series Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• List of Contributors
• Part I Introduction
• Part II Working with specific issues
• Part III Trauma-informed interventions with specific groups
• Part IV Beyond talking therapies
• Part V Organisation factors
• Part VI Conclusions
• Index