Dr Estelle Moore & Dr Gerard Drennan will reflect on the work being done in forensic mental health services to introduce restorative justice practices - the opportunities, the challenges, and the practicalities.
Dr Estelle Moore is a clinical and forensic psychologist, who has worked in the NHS for 30 years. Her current roles include operating as Professional Lead for Psychological Services at West London NHS Trust and as Head of Psychological Services at Broadmoor Hospital. She is also the Chair of the London region’s Psychological Professions Network (PPN). Estelle’s clinical and research interests are in the treatment of post-traumatic stress in the context of complex needs, trauma-informed care, workplace resilience and restorative justice. She is a trained Restorative Justice Practitioner and works with staff teams to increase restorative principles and practices within high and medium secure forensic settings and to use resolution for conflict within the workplace.
Dr Gerard Drennan is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, and holds the post of Head of Psychology & Psychotherapy in the Behavioural & Developmental Psychiatry Operations Directorate of the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Over the past decade Gerard has led projects to introduce restorative justice practice into mental health services, and has published book chapters and journal articles on how mental health services can do more to recognise and address harm in the recovery journeys of all who are affected by trauma and adversity. Gerard became the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Restorative Justice Council in June 2021.
The event will be hosted by Dr Kathryn Rowsell, a forensic psychologist with Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, and a Trustee of The Mint House. Prior to retraining as a Forensic Psychologist, Kathryn worked in youth justice and charitable settings for nineteen years supporting both young people who had caused harm to others and individuals and group affected by crime. An advocate for young people called as witnesses in England and Wales, Kathryn’s Doctoral research focused on the experiences of young people in the Court room. Since qualifying, Kathryn has gained employment in medium secure forensic services and is involved in the development of a trauma informed strategy for her trust.
We will end the event with an opportunity for questions and discussion.
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