The therapeutic use of photographs in the United Kingdom criminal justice system.

Alternative Therapies

May 2021

Full Citation

Loewenthal, D. (2015). The therapeutic use of photographs in the United Kingdom criminal justice system. European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling, 17(1), 39-56. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13642537.2015.1006132

Abstract

[Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported in Vol 17(1) of European Journal of Psychotherapy and Counselling (see record 2015-21354-001). In the original article, the abstract and keyword foreign translations were not inserted (German, Spanish, Italian, French and Greek). The corrected translations are present ion the erratum.] This article reports on three approaches (Talking Pictures Therapy, Talking Pictures Books/Photobook Dads and Photo-assisted Employability/Rehabilitation) developed by the author, after a literature review, that were used to train the seven partners from six countries taking part in the EACEA funded 'PhototherapyEurope in Prisons' project. This project aims to address the emotional learning of prisoners through the use of photographs. The approaches are described and case studies from the UK part of the pilot are provided. Preliminary findings suggest that the therapeutic use of photographs in prisons is potentially a cost-effective method, allowing fast access to clients concerns. Phototherapy seems particularly suitable to be used in this context as it provides a unique means of expression for those who are rarely given a voice, potentially reducing cultural and language barriers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved)