The question of parole has many aspects. For counsel, probably the most challenging cases involve deniers. In this On Demand, our legal and psychology experts from Aotearoa and the United Kingdom will address the matter of denial, its functional roles, the implications for case formulation, how it is dealt with by parole boards here and in England and Wales, and the treatment of deniers.

Who should watch?

Anyone involved, or looking to become involved, in parole hearings.

Presenters 

Todd Hogue, Forensic and Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Forensic Psychology, University of Lincoln 

Joanne Lackenby, Forensic Psychologist and member of the Parole Board UK

Derek Perkins, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and Visiting Professor of Forensic Psychology in the School of Law and Social Sciences, Royal Holloway University of London  

Dr Jayson Ware, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar, Criminal Justice | Pūkenga Matua, Faculty of Law | Te Kaupeka Ture, University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha

Panellists: Marie Dyhrberg KC and Phil Osborne, Barrister

Chair: Hannah Kim, Barrister

Learning Outcomes

In respect of tricky parole:

• Delve into the clinical presentations of denial and the apparent functional role(s) of offender denial. 
• Get to grips with the implications of denial for case formulation.
• Gain a better understanding of how denial is considered in assessing risk and manageability of risk, including consideration of different functions of denial.  
• Become apprised of treatment interventions for categorical deniers, including looking at the effectiveness of a treatment programme in Australia exclusively for categorical deniers (and discuss why and how we established this).
• Benefit from a panel discussion about high-profile cases.