Prison Department Psychologists

HC Deb 19 November 1982 vol 32 c317W

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many psychologists are employed by the prison department; and what are their responsibilities.

Mr. Mayhew

Eighty-six psychologists are employed by the prison department. Their responsibilities are:

1. (i) to assist in the management of problem cases by means of assessment and treatment;
2. (ii) to design, develop and evaluate treatment and training methods;
3. (iii) to assist with the design of staff training courses and the support of staff;
4. (iv) other services to management including advice on organisational development and design of management information systems;
5. (v) research.