KUF two-day OPD Pathway training - designed for staff working in agencies related to the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) Pathway

Who is the training aimed at?

The staff groups are listed below in order of priority:

1. Anyone working on the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPD)
2. Anyone working in a prison (not just officer grades) or in the National Probation Service (NPS)

Staff working in an organisation that works with offenders managed by the NPS. Staff who support offenders in the community as part of a contract with the NPS (an example of this would be the Lucy Faithfull Foundation or Circles UK). If in doubt speak to your local OPD Specialist Probation Officer, Regional Co-commissioner or National Workforce Lead.

3. Anyone working in the Criminal Justice Sector (police, courts) or Forensic Mental Health setting
4. Mental Health Trusts, third sector (not working with offenders), service users (not intending to become trainers), GPs, Social Care, Local Authority and Independent sector

The training aims to support staff working with people with complex emotional needs by:

• Providing a framework for understanding the development of complex emotional needs
• Introducing formulation as a means to understand how the past might impact on the present
• Supporting staff to recognise and respond to the interpersonal dynamics often encountered in complex settings
• Developing skills around team working, reflective practice and staff wellbeing

If you are interested in attending a 2-Day OPD course, please locate your regional KUF lead via the contacts page on this website in order to enquire as to availability.