Elsa Rivera

I am a MSc forensic psychology graduate working with the National Probation Services in the east midlands. My area of expertise is in domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual violence. I am experienced in rehabilitation interventions, psychological research, and risk management and assessments. My unique and diverse personal and professional background has allowed me to work well with a variety of different client groups. 

Approved Premises Residential Support Worker, National Probation Services (1 Year)

Experienced in risk management and rehabilitation of high-risk male offenders leaving prison and reintegrating into the community.

Core roles:

• Enabling Environments Lead - Upholding key standards (leadership, belonging, involvement, etc…) related to building an enabling environment for residents and staff alike as part of a national campaign in improving the service provided by the NPS
• Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway group- co facilitated a psychological thinking skills programme for offenders presenting with personality disorders
• Risk monitoring and management for offending behaviour 
• Liaise with multiple organisations in relation to managing risk of the offender and supporting them to move back in to the community successfully

MSc Forensic Psychology (1st), University of Derby, England (1 Year)

Specialised in intimate partner violence, specifically in cross cultural differences and its impact in the criminal justice system and support organisations in the UK.

Advanced understanding of research methods, rehabilitation, psychology or victims and offenders, case formulations, and risk assessments.

BSc Psychology Hons (2:1), University of Stirling, Scotland (4 Years)

Thorough foundation in clinical, developmental, forensic, neuropsychological, and biological psychology