David Adlington-Rivers
| Post Nominals | MSc, BSc (Hons), DipHE, CertHE, Cert Soc Sci, FMBPsS, ACMI |
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| Biography | David is passionate about researching the potential of hope theory in forensic applications, and his current research is centred around the role of hope in crime desistance for people who have been released from prison in the UK. A Full Member of The British Psychological Society and Forensic Psychology Division, David has contributed to the discourse on leveraging hope within probation services through a published article for The Probation Institute. Furthermore, he has authored a self-help book titled "Freedom is in the Mind," tailored to individuals within the prison system. His Master's dissertation delved deeply into the nuanced experience of hope for incarcerated individuals, further underscoring his commitment to advancing scholarly understanding in this domain. |
| Research Interests | Hope theory in forensic applications Transpersonal psychology Positive psychology Prisons and probation |