Forensic Group Programs

FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS &
GROUP SUPPORT FOR OFFENDERS

Real change in human behaviour can be achieved. It happens when an individual’s core triggers are identified, and strategies are developed to create a life-changing action plan which is then followed through with actions. We work in connection with the Department of Corrections and the courts, and we understand that tangible change is possible.

We will work with you to help facilitate that change and help you reintegrate into society seamlessly and with mitigated possibilities of reoffending. We know that you may have not had the best start in life or could have been involved in a situation where your mental health shrouded your decision-making. But, with our help, we’ll work with you to get your life back on track!

Shelly Jacks

Program Developer & Director/Founder of Magnus Health

Shelley has over fifteen years of experience working in forensic psychology for Queensland Corrective Services, both in a custodial and non-custodial setting. She has completed over 3000 treatment hours and provided treatment and assessment for high-risk violent and sexual offenders in Queensland.

For a number of years, she was the Team Leader for therapeutic/criminogenic programs and also the Senior Psychologist at Wolston Correctional Centre, where the majority of high-risk offenders are treated. Shelley has many years of experience with the treatment of domestic violence perpetrators. For ten years, she aided in facilitating the Men’s Domestic Violence Perpetrator Program at Southport Probation and Parole.

Shelly Jacks

Program Developer & Director/Founder of Magnus Health

The New Way Program

This program has been developed to change the behaviour of first-time sex offenders to reduce their risk of re-offending in the community. It is a presentence program, specifically for men who have decided to plead guilty to the offence and provides an option for bail conditions.

The New Way Program is outcome driven and utilises a co-facilitation model run by Magnus Health’s team of registered psychologists. Over the course of the program, our team will work to understand who the participants are and why they did what they did and work with them through a guided step-by-step treatment plan.

Overview

38 hours of group treatment (totalling 12 sessions)

Rolling program that allows individuals to start at anytime

Utilises CBT, DBT, psychoanalysis and mindfulness

Locations in Brisbane, Logan, and Gold Coast

Relapse Prevention Plan included

Pre/Post Assessment using STABLE-2007

At the completion of the program, there are two pathways available.

1

A short treatment report that details your participation in the program with some recommendations

2

Continuation of 1 to 1 treatment and a full presentence/psychological treatment report that includes history, diagnosis, a participant in the group and risk assessment.

Cost & Payment

The total cost of the program is $1900, paid upfront. The breakdown of the cost is outlined below:

$1500 for 36 hours of group treatment
$400 for one hour individual pre and post-test interview ($200 per session)

For a short treatment report (pathway 1), the total cost is $600, and the full presentence treatment report (pathway 2) is priced at $1500. For ongoing support and psychology, Magnus Health offers one-hour sessions at $200 with the potential of receiving a Medicare rebate.

Support is Always There!

If you need our forensic psychology assistance, our expert team are readily available to help you. If you have any questions about our New Way Program or would like to book, get in touch with the button below.