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Identified support needs for intimate partner violence engagement in an alcohol and other drug treatment sample
- Authors:
- CURTIS Ashlee, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Substance Use, 26(6), 2021, pp.586-593.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background: A high proportion of individuals seeking treatment for alcohol and other drug (AOD) use report engaging in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Interventions to reduce IPV, particularly in the context of AOD use, are generally low in effectiveness. Co-design and consumer input enhance ecological validity and attendance rates yet are not common practice. This study aims to gain an understanding of the relationship between AOD use and IPV for those seeking AOD treatment in the Australian treatment system, and to report their treatment needs and perceptions on program design and delivery. Methods: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with residents in AOD residential rehabilitation services in Victoria, Australia and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Nine males identified two themes related to IPV; the anger, guilt and shame experienced, and the role of AOD use. Treatment needs were focussed on communication and emotion regulation skill building. Conclusions: Participants identified their need for skills in managing relationship difficulties. A greater emphasis on these in treatment programs appears to be a useful step for both AOD treatment and IPV interventions. (Edited publisher abstract)
The characteristics and treatment needs of fire setters with intellectual disability: descriptive data and comparisons between offence type
- Authors:
- CURTIS Ashlee, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 10(4), 2019, pp.82-88.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Fire setters who have an intellectual disability (ID) are often identified as posing a particular danger to the community although relatively little is known about their characteristics, treatment and support needs. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach: This study describes the characteristics of 134 residents of low, medium and high security ID facilities in the UK who have either an index offence of arson, a violent index offence or a sexual index offence. Findings: Index arson offenders who had an ID had multiple prior convictions, a history of violent offending and a high likelihood of having a comorbid mental disorder. There were many shared characteristics across the three groups. Practical implications: The current study suggests that offenders who have ID who set fires have treatment needs that are similar to those of violent and sex offenders. It follows that fire setters who have an ID may also benefit from participating in more established offending behaviour treatment programs, such as cognitive behaviour therapy programs, developed for other types of offender. Originality/value: This study is one of the few which has investigated the characteristics and treatment needs of persons who have an ID who set fires. In particular, it is one of the first to compare the characteristics and treatment needs for persons with ID who set fires, to those who have committed violent and sexual offences. (Edited publisher abstract)
Arson treatment programmes for offenders with disability: a systematic review of the literature
- Authors:
- CURTIS Ashlee, McVILLY Keith, DAY Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 3(4), 2012, pp.196-205.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
A systematic review of the literature was undertaken in order to identify and evaluate treatment for adult fire setters with an intellectual disability. The review also took into account programmes for fire setters in the wider population, including those for children and adolescents, given that such research might also inform the development of programmes for offenders with an intellectual disability. Only four studies which evaluated treatment programmes specifically for arsonists with an intellectual disability were identified. Although each of these studies reported a reduction in fire-setting behaviour following programme completion, all employed relatively weak research designs. An additional 12 studies investigating programmes for arsonists without intellectual disability were also identified. It is concluded that there is a lack of evidence regarding treatment programme outcomes for arsonists with an intellectual disability. The extent to which such programmes can be adapted to suit adult offenders with an intellectual disability is discussed, with recommendations made for the design and evaluation of arson treatment programmes for offenders with intellectual disabilities. (Edited publisher abstract)