June Fong

M Psych (Forensic) (UNSW)

Senior Psychologist

Jolie Tan
B Sci (Hons) (UWA)
Psychologist
Where we are
located

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 CFPB VISION 2020

We are a centre of excellence in specialised

psychological services for trauma recovery
and forensic mental health.
We are committed to make a difference to
the well being of individuals, families and
the community.
The CFPB family
Deputy
Director

Assistant Assistant
Director 1 Director 2

Forensic Health Services for Community

Research and Trauma and partnerships &
Services unit
evaluation unit Recovery unit professional
(FHS)
(STAR) consultation unit

Community Community Community

partnerships

Residential Residential Training &

consultations

VCH VCH
Forensic Health Services (FHS)

Provides empirically-based, specialised

assessment and treatment services for
the young persons (and families) or
adults who have criminogenic needs and
risks.
Services for Trauma and Abuse Recovery
(STAR)

Provides clinical and forensic evaluation

of children, adolescents and adults who
have trauma and abuse histories (e.g.,
sexual, physical or emotional abuse or
who may have witnessed family violence)
The CFPB family
The CFPB family
Our partners

Residential
and Aftercare Policy Branch
Services
Probation Branch (RASB) Programme
Services Branch
Branch (PSB)

Family and
Child Voluntary
Protection Welfare
and Welfare Organisations
Branch
(FCPW)

CFPB
Other Other
MCYS ministries
divisions
Our clients
Our services

For RPRSD and their clients*

• Assessment
• Therapy
• Research
• Consultation
• Talks and trainings
• Crisis intervention

*external agencies on a case-by-case basis

Assessment services

• Violent offending risk assessments

• Sexual offending risk assessments
• Significant fire-setting behaviours
• Self-harm/suicide risk assessments
• Offenders with mental illness
• IQ assessments for forensic or educational placement
purposes
• LD assessments
• Emotional functioning of children, adolescents and
adults who have trauma histories
• Attachment in children
• Screening of psychological disorders in parents,
children and youth
Treatment services

• Offence-specific therapy for offenders

• Mental health problems e.g., mood
disorders, self-harm/suicidal tendencies
• Recovery from abuse & trauma, family
violence, grief and stress
• Child and adolescent behavioural
problems and management
• Parent-adolescent conflict/ attachment
disordered children
Treatment Services for offenders

Positive Adolescent Sexuality Treatment (PAST)

• Individuals with history of sexual offences or sexually abusive

behaviours (not including carnal connection)
• 13 years old and above
• Weekly sessions; 6 months

Basic Education and Sexuality Treatment (BEST)

• For sexual offenders with special needs e.g., intellectually disabled
• 13 years old and above
• Weekly sessions ; 6 months or more

Sexuality Treatment for Offending Parents (STOP)

• For adult males who have committed intra-familial sexual offences

• Weekly sessions; 6-7 months
Treatment Services for offenders

Violence Prevention Programme (VPP)

• Individuals with history of violent offences or chronic violent behaviours
• Distinct from anger management programmes
• 13 years old and above
• Weekly sessions; 6 months

Theft Intervention Programme (TIP)

• Individuals with history of theft offences (excluding kleptomania)
• 13 years old and above
• Weekly sessions; 5 months
• Conducted by external vendors

Individual therapy
• For other mental health disorders related to offending behaviours e.g.,
depression, anxiety, impulse control disorders
• No fixed timeframe
• Usually in conjunction with outpatient psychiatric treatment
Treatment Services for victims of
sexual abuse
Recovery for Kids (R4Kids)
• Children who have been sexually abused
• 8-12 years old
• 11 sessions

Recovery & Empowerment for Survivors of

Sexual Abuse (RES)

• Female adolescents who have been sexually abused*

• 13-19 years old; 6 months

Carers’ Recovery & Support (CRES)

• Non-offending carers of individual who have been sexually abused e.g.,
mothers
• 10 sessions
Other treatment services

Self-harm Intervention Programme (SHIP)

• For adolescents with history of self-harming behaviours

• 8 sessions
• *current programme caters to only females

Programme for Optimistic, Well-equipped and

Resilient Kids (POWER Kids)
• Children of mentally ill parents
• 8-15 years old
• 3 consecutive days

Attachment therapy

• Children with attachment disorders

• Individual sessions with main attachment figure and child
Research

• Programme effectiveness
• Issues pertaining to youth criminality,
classification, recidivism and
rehabilitation of offenders
• Issues relating to preventive measures
regarding youth-at-risk and abusive
families
• Child abuse and family violence
Consultation

• Consultation and psychological input to other

divisions within MCYS
• Assistance to the courts and external agencies
in the form of consultations and assessments
Talks and trainings

• Counselling and therapy skills

• Child development
• Stress management
• Post-traumatic Stress
• Physical and sexual abuse
• Child and parenting management
• Sexual offenders/Child-safe
environments
• Emergency and disaster response
Crisis intervention

Psychological support for crisis events:

• Suicidal clients
• On-site intervention for critical incidents
• Critical incident Stress Debriefing
• National disasters and emergencies
Management Executive Scheme

• Starting pay $2500 - $3300

• Flexi-work arrangement
• Training and career advancement
opportunities
• 3rd child maternity leave/paternity leave
• Marriage leave
• Concession scheme for HDB flats
• Dental/medical benefits
• Renovation/ Motor vehicle/ Personal computer
loans
• SDU corporate membership
Professional Development Opportunities

• Local and overseas clinical attachment

• Minimum of 75 training hours/year
Preferred requirements

• Post-graduate qualification –
- At least a Masters or above
qualification in clinical or forensic
psychology
• Relevant experience in clinical or
forensic settings
• Good report-writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
Clinical Psychology

• Clinical psychology is concerned with the

assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of mental disorders.
• Specialty areas within clinical psychology include
child mental health, adult mental health, learning
disabilities, emotional disturbances, substance
abuse, geriatrics and health psychology.
Recognised postgraduate courses in
Clinical Psychology
• Australia
– University of New South Wales
– University of Sydney
– Macquarie University,
– Monash University
– James Cook University
– University of Queensland
– University of Western Australia
– Griffith University,
– Murdoch University
– La Trobe University
– Deakin University
– Australia National University
• US
– Psy D and PhD in clinical psychology
Forensic Psychology

• Forensic psychology is the application of the

science and profession of psychology to
questions and issues relating to law and the legal
system
• E.g., jury trials, investigative interviewing, risk
assessments, treatment of offenders, mediation,
personal injury compensation, profiling etc.
Recognised postgraduate courses in
Forensic Psychology
Australia
• Masters in Forensic Psychology – 2-year course
- University of New South Wales
- Charles Sturt University
- University of Western Sydney
- University of South Australia
• Doctorate in Clinical Forensic Psychology – 3-year course
- Monash University
- Edith Cowan University
- Deakin University
- James Cook University
Recognised postgraduate courses in
Forensic Psychology
UK
• Masters in Social Science (Forensic Psychology) – 1-year
course
• Doctorate in Forensic Psychology – 3-year course
- University of Birmingham

US
• Psy D and PhD in clinical psychology with postgraduate
specialty practice area in Forensic Psychology (5-year
course)
What do we look for in applicants?

• People-oriented
• Good social and communication skills
• Team player
• Resilient
• Research skills
QUESTIONS?
If nothing made sense so far...

• Contact your friendly CFPB ambassadors, June

(June_Fong@mcys.gov.sg) or Jolie
(Jolie_Tan@mcys.gov.sg) to clarify.