Episode 4: Reflections of working within multidisciplinary teams in the custodial setting
Episode Description
Join us for the fourth Insight Series episode on working within multidisciplinary teams in custodial settings. This episode is hosted by the Society’s North East of England Branch. The host for the episode will be Professor Tammi Walker.
This episode showcases the work of Dr Alice Bennett within personality disorder services, high security male estate and the female estate within Her Majesty’s Prison Service.
Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026
Time: 13.00- 14.00
Duration: 1 hour
This episode is free to Society members.
This episode is available to book until 12.30 on Monday 18 May 2026 and is available in English only.
Any bookings after the 12.30 on Monday 18 May 2026 will have access to the recording
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What will this episode cover?
This presentation will explore experiences and reflections of a forensic psychologist working within multidisciplinary teams in the custodial setting. Prison employed staff have different roles and responsibilities within an overall shared purpose. This purpose is not only to protect the public, but to manage and care for those in custody, in order to help them to consider change and access opportunities for rehabilitation to lead law abiding lives upon release. Multidisciplinary working often invites varying perspectives but can bring huge benefits to the working world of a psychologist and the work they are responsible for. This presentation will reflect on the approaches and benefits of integrating into multidisciplinary teams, difficulties that can be faced, and how to overcome them.
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Meet the Speaker
Dr Alice Bennett is a Chartered and Registered Psychologist based in the North East of England. She has 20 years’ experience in various settings and with various client groups including experience in: personality disorder services; high security male estate and the female estate. She will discuss her experiences to date.
Branch Spotlight
This episode is proudly hosted by the North East of England Branch. Chaired by Prof Tammi Walker, Branch Chair, the session offers an opportunity to connect with the Branch, learn more about its work in the North East, and discover how you can engage with local activity and events.
This episode has been organised by Member Networks Team. For any enquiries, please contact conferences@bps.org.uk