Key submission dates

• 11 October 2024: On-line submissions system opens
• 21 March 2025: Deadline for abstract submissions (Including symposia)
• 28 March 2025: Notification of outcome
• 11 April 2025: Draft programme released
• 13 June 2025: Registration deadline

Authors are strongly advised to register on the on-line submission system and begin preparing their submissions well in advance of the following deadlines.

If you wish to submit more than one abstract, please complete individual submissions for each.

How to submit

Please ensure you read the submission guidelines below before submitting, including the reviewer guidelines. These allow you to see how your submissions will be reviewed.

Read the submission guidelines.

Submissions must be made via the online application portal - Oxford Abstracts.

For an successful poster submitters, you must email a digital copy of your poster to [email protected] by the above deadline.

Please note: you will need to create an account if this is your first time submitting.

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Registration fees

The registration fee includes daily lunches, refreshments and access to all content.

All social events are booked separately via the registration platform in the "add-on" section. 

All prices are inclusive of VAT and exclusive of booking fees.

Registration deadline - 13 June

Please note - invoices cannot be raised within 1 month of the registration deadline.

1 day attendance (any day)

• Concession Member - 1 day attendance: £42
• DFP Member - 1 day attendance: £100
• BPS Member - 1 day attendance: £145.99
• Non-BPS Member - 1 day attendance: £226

Full conference attendance

• Concession Member - full conference: £115
• DFP Member - full conference: £270
• BPS Member - full conference: £390
• Non-BPS Member - full conference: £540

How to register

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Please be aware that payment will be taken by Planit Live, the professional conference organiser for this event. 

All presenters are required to register.

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Keynote Speakers

Since 2015 his roles have included providing technical assistance and consultancy to government agencies, correctional services, and civil society organisations globally.

This currently includes supporting and strengthening the capacities of prison psychologists working in North Africa and advising the United Nations on community-based assessments and interventions implemented in Southern Asia. 

He has authored many academic, policy and practice-orientated publications, including the Council of Europe's Handbook for Prison and Probation Services Regarding Radicalization and Violent Extremism and the British Psychological Society's Ethical Guidelines for Applied Psychological Practice in the field of Extremism, Violent Extremism and Terrorism.

He is a Visiting Professor at King's College London, and the Norwegian Police University College, Oslo. From 2014 to 2021, he served on the BPS Division of Forensic Psychology Training Committee, including as their Deputy Chair for 4 years.

In 2007, he co-founded the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group, which he chaired until 2019, and in 2021, he founded ETiCA (Global), a social enterprise delivering evidence-based training, consultancy, and advocacy services for policing, law enforcement, and justice professionals. Since 2024, under the auspices of ETiCA (Global), he has been working extensively with partners in the USA and across the Eastern Caribbean training police and law enforcement agencies on the effective investigation of wildlife crime.

Gavin has published extensively in areas of forensic and legal psychology, and human rights (e.g., communication, interviewing, false & recovered memory, anti-torture initiatives, military veterans) securing approximately £5m in research funding. He remains a member of the international steering committee that developed The Mendez Principles on effective interviewing for investigations and information gathering.

He has been involved in training numerous organisations in his specialist areas, including the United Nations, the International Criminal Court, police and judicial bodies worldwide. Since July 2021, he has been an Executive Board member of the International Chiefs of Police (IACP), International Managers of Police Academy and College Trainers (IMPACT) Section.

She co-edited the first book regarding crime linkage with Prof. Craig Bennell and set up the Crime Linkage International Network more than 10 years ago with Prof. Matt Tonkin and Dr Amy Burrell, which is still a live network that meets at least quarterly and has expanded in its country membership to 14 countries.

She regularly collaborates with researchers from other disciplines including computer scientists, criminologists and linguists. In her role at the University of Birmingham, she has held several leadership positions including Director of the Centre for Applied Psychology, Director of Research and she is now the Director of a new centre for doctoral training plus for understanding behaviour called Centre-UB, which is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. 

Bio - David Cooke is a Chartered Forensic and Chartered Clinical Psychologist. As a practising forensic clinical psychologist his research has always had an applied as well as a theoretical orientation. His research has focused on three broad areas; the nature of psychopathic personality disorder, the impact of institutional factors on the level of violence in forensic settings and prisons, and finally, the theoretical challenges of carrying out valid violence risk assessments of individuals. He has held chairs at Glasgow, Glasgow Caledonian and Bergen universities.

He is currently an Adjunct Professor in the department of Law at the Australian Catholic University. He has published widely and provided workshops on institutional violence, violence risk assessment and psychopathy in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Iran, North America, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Armenia and the Caribbean. 

In 2004 he was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh – Scotland's National Academy of Science and Letters. In 2006 he received the Senior Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Forensic Psychology from the Division of Forensic Psychology of the British Psychological Society. In 2012 he received the Doctor of the University degree from the Armenia State University and the David the Invincible Medal from the Armenian Philosophical Academy. In 2018 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Association of Psychology and Law.  

Invited Speakers

Importance of Inclusive Practice in Forensic Psychology Contexts.

This symposium is a reflection of the commitment of the Senior Management Team within Psychology Services and Forensic Psychology Services Wales, to promoting a culture, which enables not only a high level of professionalism, but robust application of values reflective of best practice in terms of Diversity and Inclusion, both for our staff and those men, women and children that we work with. There is shared appreciation of the importance of current research and evidence based practice not only to inform our work, but to foster innovation and enable the application of wide ranging knowledge and skills of our workforce in D+I and Neurodiversity to make a difference and to add value to the work we undertake. As a service we aim to be sensitive to and respectful of the needs of those individuals with Protected Characteristics, to minimise adverse impacts, limit discrimination and ensure that Diversity and Inclusion is very much on our agenda. This symposium aims to showcase some of the projects we are working on. 

The following sessions are included:

• Overview – Diversity and Inclusion – Consideration of Governance and Next Steps in HMPPS Psychology Services
• Advancing the Integration of Diversity and Inclusion Principles within BPS Forensic Context Standards
• Inclusive and responsive good practice in supporting individuals with neurodiversity needs
• Inclusive practice to support Community Transition

Expertise of Speakers:

Martine Ratcliffe, Karen Thorne, Caroline Falgate, Karen Johnson, Glenda Liell and Lorraine Hough all work for HMPPS Psychology Services and are all Chartered / Registered Forensic Psychologists. Each have worked individually as Civil Servants for over 20 years. 

• Martine | D&I National Lead

• Karen Thorne | National Neurodiversity Lead 

• Caroline Falgate | Directorate Psychologist / Community Lead

• Karen Johnson | Regional Lead Psychologist / Community Lead

• Glenda Liell | Research Lead in Safety  

• Lorraine Hough | Forensic Testing Lead

Martine's area of expertise is Diversity and Inclusion with focus on how the Psychology Profession learns from the professions' past and how as a profession we can provide equitable and inclusive Services, including the role of staff coaching's application to inclusion. A former member of the BPS presidential D&I Taskforce, Martine is now DFP D&I Committee member. Glenda is Chair of the BPS Committee on Test Standards (CTS) with particular interest in culture and diversity issues and Lorraine BPS CTS member / Senior Forensic Verifier. Caroline, Karen T and Karen J are significantly involved in shaping delivery of the Community Pathway provision within HMPPS. Karen T's research expertise is Traumatic Brain Injury and neurodiversity. Karen J's research interests are desistence and identity. 

Karen T, Glenda and Lorraine are all BPS Verified Assessors, able to affirm individual's competence in Forensic Context Testing Qualifications. Lorraine, also Chartered Occupational Psychologist, has worked within Disability Services, RNID and RNIB, having expertise in disability, brain injury and neurodiversity. Between them they are well placed to offer professional guidance in D+ I and Neurodiversity issues, promote good practice in Forensic Testing and risk assessment, navigate the safety issues relating to the needs of individuals with Protected Characteristics, or those individuals with complex, co-occurring +/or co-morbidity needs, as well as offering support / guidance around such individuals reintegrating into the Community.

The Division of Forensic Psychology invites all newly qualified psychologists to attend our Newly Qualified Pre-Event Workshop.

This workshop will take place at the Crowne Plaza on the morning of 1 July 2025, prior to the conference starting.

You can register via the "add on" sections of the main conference registration here. 

The Division of Forensic Psychology is offering bursary positions for trainee psychologists, full time students and psychological assistants.

You must be a member of the DFP to apply.

Presenters

For presenters/submitters looking to apply for a bursary, please answer the bursary-specific questions at the bottom of the submission form.

Delegates

For anyone looking to attend the DFP Annual Conference without presenting, and wishes to apply for a bursary, please fill out this form.

Tuesday 01 July

Take a break, unwind, and join us for a round of crazy golf!

Don't forget to recharge! Join us for a casual, fun-filled crazy golf sessions. Whether you're a golf pro or just looking for a fun evening, this activity is the perfect way to make new connections in a relaxed, friendly setting.

Location - Golf Fang, 82 - 100 Lancefield St, Glasgow, G3 8JD

You can register in the 'add-on' section of the registration page.  

Please note groups will be randomly allocated.

Wednesday 02 July

Join us for a night of ceilidh dancing, delicious food stalls, and refreshing drinks, it's sure to be a fun-filled evening!

Your ticket includes 2x food vouchers and 1x drinks voucher, so you can enjoy the best of the night. 

Location - Dockyard Social, 95-107 Haugh Rd, Glasgow, G3 8TX

You can register in the 'add-on' section of the registration page.  

Spaces are limited so please ensure you register promptly.

Discover the Best of Glasgow – Adventure, Science, Art, and Distilling Await!

Looking for something else to do in Glasgow? If you're a lover of history and culture, keen to explore the city's unique treasures, or travel the seas, Glasgow has something for everyone. From thrilling boat rides to world-class museums, Glasgow is bursting with amazing experiences just waiting for you!

Check out:

• Seaforce Power Boats 
• Glasgow Science Centre
• Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
• Clydeside Distillery tour
• The Burrell Collection

The Division of Forensic Psychology has a number of allocated rooms on-site at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow.  

To book, please call the hotel and speak to the in-house reservations team on 0141 306 9988 between 9am-6pm Monday – Friday (Saturday 9am – 4.30pm). 

Please make the reservation team aware you are attending the conference.