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In this episode of the Forensic Update Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Caroline Logan, consultant forensic clinical psychologist, honorary associate professor at University College London, and internationally respected expert in personality disorder, forensic interviewing, violence risk and extremism.
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience across forensic mental health services, law enforcement and threat assessment settings, Caroline reflects on the human side of forensic psychology and the importance of curiosity, formulation and meaningful human connection in working with risk and violence.
The conversation explores:
- Caroline's journey into forensic psychology
- The influence of Jimmy Boyle's A Sense of Freedom
- Personality disorder and understanding the person behind the offence
- Why formulation matters more than labels alone
- The emotional realities of forensic work
- Curiosity as a core forensic psychology skill
- The "delicate dance" of forensic interviewing
- Young people, social media and online extremism
- Technology, AI and the future of forensic practice
- Supervision, multidisciplinary teamwork and professional resilience
Caroline also shares powerful reflections on identity, humanity and the importance of seeing beyond offence-focused narratives when working with people who have caused serious harm.
This is a thoughtful, warm and deeply reflective conversation about what forensic psychology looks like when we stay curious, relational and human.
