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Forensic Psychology Service
Care option Description Cost Unit Code
Outpatient
Assessment,
diagnostic and
cognitive
This assessment may include an IQ assessment, assessment and
formulation of risk, a diagnostic assessment for ADHD or autism and
a complex case formulation.
£888 Per assessment 92799
Location: Maudsley Hospital
Mode: Outpatient
Our flexible and responsive service offers evidence-based
assessment and interventions for young people who are
engaged in, or present significant risk of serious violence,
fire-setting and/or sexually inappropriate behaviour. Young
people who present with an emerging anti-social or
borderline personality disorder alongside their offending
behaviour are also seen by our service. We often treat
young people who have exhausted the resources of their
local CAMHS and still need assistance.
There is a high prevalence of
complex and persistent mental
health and social care needs among
children and young people in
contact with the youth justice
system (Youth Justice Board, 2011).
An estimated 25 to 81% of these
children and young people have
mental health needs (The Mental
Health Foundation, 2002), which are
often undiagnosed and untreated.
Harrington & Bailey, 2006; Fazel et al, 2008
Assessment,
comprehensive
Assessment,
complex
Complex court
assessment
Treatment
This assessment is for high risk cases, and includes a combination of
standardised cognitive assessments that examine neuropsychological
profiles, diagnostic assessments for relevant mental health problems
(e.g. autism), and a comprehensive risk assessment and formulation.
This assessment includes any combination of the above assessments
plus in-depth clinical interviews with the young person and their
parents or carers and thorough review of background documentation.
Court reports are charged at an hourly rate and assessments will vary
according to individual requirements.
Individually tailored treatment sessions are delivered on a weekly basis
with additional telephone support available during office hours.
Treatment options include offence-focused CBT, dialectical behaviour
therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and group sessions.
£1,500 Per assessment 92855
£2072
to
£4145
Referrals are accepted from: Contacts: Address:
POA
Per assessment 92804
Per hour
£1,858 Per month 92800
Criteria
Eligibility
• 10 to 17 years old
• Male or female
• Has committed or is at risk of committing violent and/or sexual offences or fire-setting
Interventions which may be provided
Outcomes
Youth offending teams
Solicitors
Courts
Consultant psychiatrists
Clinical psychologists
Mental health professionals
Social workers
Dr Troy Tranah, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Kate Johnston, Clinical Psychologist
Forensic Psychology Service
Michael Rutter Centre
Maudsley Hospital
De Crespigny Park
Denmark Hill
London SE5 8AZ
Tel: 020 3228 2749 / 3381 / 2865
Fax: 020 3228 5011
Email: kate.johnston@slam.nhs.uk
• Assessment and formulation of offending behaviour
• Assessment of ability to effectively participate within
court proceedings
• Cognitive/intellectual functioning assessment
• Diagnostic assessment (e.g. autism spectrum disorders, ADHD)
• Structured risk assessment
• Offence-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Treatment groups
• Family work, including individual parent management training
• Telephone support during office hours for young people and
their parents/carers
• Consultation/supervision/training packages for other services
• Comprehensive risk assessment and risk management planning
• Identification of risk factors and whether mental health issues
might be viewed as mitigating factors in relation to the offence
(e.g. ADHD or learning disability)
• Identification and improved understanding of diagnosis and
relationship to offending
• Effective participation in court proceedings
• Advice regarding sentencing and treatment needs
• Reduction in severity and frequency of re-offending
• Reduction in mental health problems
• Improved parenting and family functioning
“ Diversion of these young people into
mental health services can reduce the risk
of re-offending, promote a range of other
positive outcomes and save costs across a
range of public services.” Sainsbury Centre, 2009
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