Training for Work with MDOs
| Author | Jude Deacon |
| Date | 01 June 2000 |
| Published date | 01 June 2000 |
| DOI | 10.1177/026455050004700216 |
| Subject Matter | Articles |
high level of professional debate. This one
disordered offenders is an agency
stands out in particular because of its
responsibility and that exclusive
dynamism and experiential structure in
responsibility should not therefore default
which skilled facilitators were able to
to practitioners. Emphasis is given to the
weave together theory and practice.
need for agency policy to provide a
For those who would like
framework for
more
professional practice
information on the Middlesex
supported by the line
groups,
management
training packs
structure.
can be purchased from
Accordingly, the programme
Mike Roberts
addresses both
at The Sex Offender Unit,
management and practice
4 Birkbeck Road, Acton, London W3
issues in an integrated approach that
6BE. Tel: 020 8992 5863.
appropriately emphasises the need for
Catrina Flynn
multi-agency working.
Family Court Welfare Officer,
The training materials are presented in
Inner London
a folder that contains guidance notes for
trainers, suggested relevant handouts,
overhead projectors, case studies and
exercises.
Training for Work
Emphasis is given to advice on
management of the training with particular
with MDOs
reference to the experiential content.
Anyone who has been involved with
This training programme is aimed at
training will understand the ratio between
fnmiliarising staff working with mentally
preparation and delivery times and
disordered offenders with issues relating to
appreciate the time saved by such a
relevant legislation, report writing and
comprehensive pack.
practice in this field. It is organised into
This seems, in my opinion, to be an
four modules, each of which can be
exceptionally thorough resource. The
delivered to small groups over two days,
programme is realistic in its aims to
or, indeed, broken down into smaller
provide practitioners with essential factual
seminars. The modules cover:
information without unnecessary
.
An Introduction to Working with
‘swamping’. I particularly liked...
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