Dr Emma Tarpey
Associate Fellow in Forensic Psychology Practice
My profile
Biography
Department Education Lead for Psychology
Programme Leader for the MSc Childhood Development and Wellbeing in Practice and MSc Psychological Wellbeing in Clinical Practice
C.Psychol (AFBPsS)
HCPC Registered Psychologist (Forensic)
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Academic and professional qualifications
I gained Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology (DFP) in 2004. I am also an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS), awarded in recognition of several years’ experience and contribution to the field of psychology. I was awarded a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology Practice in 2021.
I am a practitioner psychologist (Forensic), registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
External roles
I am external examiner for the Unlocked Graduates programme at Leeds Trinity University.
I am a member of the Division of Forensic Psychology Training Committee (DFPTC).
Expert reviewer
I am on the Editorial Advisory Board for The Journal of Forensic Practice.
Membership of professional associations
Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS)
Full member of the Division of Forensic Psychology
HCPC Registered Psychologist
Teaching
Subject areas
Forensic Psychology
Supervision
I was a member of the supervison team for one PhD completion and I am presently supervising two PhD students.
Research outputs
I am interested in the application of forensic psychology within applied settings, with a specific interest in the assessment and management of risk.
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Journal articles
Wellock, S., Tarpey, E. (2023) 'LGBTQ + community perceptions of domestic abuse, responsivity and inclusion within the criminal justice system.' Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, pp. 1-25.
Tarpey, E., Stephenson, Z., Barker, R. (2023) 'Risk formulation in forensic practice: a review of the evidence.' The Journal of Forensic Practice, 25(3) pp. 243-262.
Lamb, V., Tarpey, E. (2019) '‘It’s not getting them the support they need’: Exploratory research of police officers’ experiences of community mental health.' The Police Journal: Theory, Practice and Principles, 92(4) pp. 277-295.
McKenzie, C., Tarpey, E. (2019) 'Exploring forensic service users’ experience of participating in a community life skills and work-readiness programme.' Journal of Forensic Practice, 22(1) pp. 1-11.
Sustere, E., Tarpey, E. (2019) 'Least restrictive practice: its role in patient independence and recovery.' The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 30(4) pp. 614-629.
Walker, J., Ashby, J., Gredecki, N., Tarpey, E. (2017) 'Gender representations of female perpetrators of intimate partner violence.' Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 10(3) pp. 170-180.
Hargate, R., Howden, S., Tarpey, E., Walker, T. (2017) 'The PARALLEL Study (imPAct of expeRiencing Another’s seLf harm and suicidaL bEhaviour in hospitaL).' Journal of Forensic Practice, 19(4) pp. 258-268.
Tarpey, E., Friend, H. (2016) 'A place to call home: perspectives on offender community reintegration.' The Journal of Forensic Practice, 18(4) pp. 283-291.
Tarpey, E.J. (2002) 'Thinking About Drugs.' Forensic Update, (70) pp. 17-25.