The Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour is aimed at everyone who is involved in supporting people with intellectual disabilities who are involved (or in danger of becoming involved) with the criminal justice or forensic health systems. It covers the latest research and policy, as well as practical advice about working effectively with these groups who often fall in the gap between mainstream intellectual disability and forensic services. Especially relevant to practitioners, managers, policy-makers, academics, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, nurses, students, carers and people who use services. Articles from this journal are abstracted and indexed selectively on Social Care Online.
The Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour is aimed at everyone who is involved in supporting people with intellectual disabilities who are involved (or in danger of becoming involved) with the criminal justice or forensic health systems. It covers the latest research and policy, as well as practical advice about working effectively with these groups who often fall in the gap between mainstream intellectual disability and forensic services. Especially relevant to practitioners, managers, policy-makers, academics, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, nurses, students, carers and people who use services. Articles from this journal are abstracted and indexed selectively on Social Care Online.
This title is aimed at those supporting people with learning disabilities who are involved (or in danger of becoming involved) with the criminal justice or forensic health systems. Information is provided on the latest research and policy, as well as practical advice about working effectively with these groups who often fall in the gap between mainstream learning disability and forensic services. The content is relevant to all those working in the public and independent health and social care sectors, and the criminal justice and forensic health systems. Articles from this journal were abstracted and indexed selectively on Social Care Online. This title is now published as Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour.
This title is aimed at those supporting people with learning disabilities who are involved (or in danger of becoming involved) with the criminal justice or forensic health systems. Information is provided on the latest research and policy, as well as practical advice about working effectively with these groups who often fall in the gap between mainstream learning disability and forensic services. The content is relevant to all those working in the public and independent health and social care sectors, and the criminal justice and forensic health systems. Articles from this journal were abstracted and indexed selectively on Social Care Online. This title is now published as Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour.
Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 6(3), September 2009, pp.229-235.
Publisher:
Wiley
A recent change in legislation in Norway redefined which persons with an intellectual disability (ID) are considered as "offenders" within the judicial system. After that change, the number of adults with ID convicted of a crime and subject to forensic services decreased from 27 in 2002 to 13 in 2006. Crimes considered under the statue include those of a violent nature, sexual offenses, or life-threatening arson. Persons falling under provisions of the statue include those identified as non-responsible with intellectual functioning corresponding to moderate or severe ID. The new statue includes a provision of sentence to mandatory care (MC) for those with a high risk of recidivism. This study compared offenders with ID adjudicated before and after the legislation revision. A comparison cross-sectional study design was used, and measures examined group compositions and staff and service characteristics. Results showed that after the change in legislation, offenders with ID appeared to be managed by more qualified staff, but at the same time, they had less contact with health services outside their residence. In addition, more restrictive care management measures were evident after the change.
A recent change in legislation in Norway redefined which persons with an intellectual disability (ID) are considered as "offenders" within the judicial system. After that change, the number of adults with ID convicted of a crime and subject to forensic services decreased from 27 in 2002 to 13 in 2006. Crimes considered under the statue include those of a violent nature, sexual offenses, or life-threatening arson. Persons falling under provisions of the statue include those identified as non-responsible with intellectual functioning corresponding to moderate or severe ID. The new statue includes a provision of sentence to mandatory care (MC) for those with a high risk of recidivism. This study compared offenders with ID adjudicated before and after the legislation revision. A comparison cross-sectional study design was used, and measures examined group compositions and staff and service characteristics. Results showed that after the change in legislation, offenders with ID appeared to be managed by more qualified staff, but at the same time, they had less contact with health services outside their residence. In addition, more restrictive care management measures were evident after the change.
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 8(4), 2017, pp.176--87.
Publisher:
Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assess the training forensic mental health professionals in the USA receive on intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Given the difficulties obtaining accurate prevalence rates of these disabilities in criminal justice settings, it is important to understand how these disabilities are being evaluated and the level of understanding about these disabilities evaluators hold.
Design/methodology/approach: An online survey was distributed to forensic mental health professionals in the USA that included questions on training opportunities in graduate education, post-graduate forensic training, and professional training opportunities. Participants were also asked about their current work, how they assess I/DD, and their estimates on the percentage of cases they see with I/DD.
Findings: Respondents reported some training that focused heavily on assessment methods. Most respondents estimated between 5 and 25 percent of their cases involving I/DD and reported using a wide range of assessment methods. Finally, many respondents reporting more training needed in this area.
Practical implications: More training is needed for forensic mental health professionals on identifying I/DD. Additionally, professional guidelines on what tools and methods to rely on to identify these disabilities is paramount to ensure homogeneity of methods and, thus, better estimates of overall prevalence in criminal justice settings.
Originality/value: This is the first assessment focused on how forensic mental health professionals are trained to identify I/DD and can be used to improve identification of I/DD in forensic settings.
(Publisher abstract)
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assess the training forensic mental health professionals in the USA receive on intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Given the difficulties obtaining accurate prevalence rates of these disabilities in criminal justice settings, it is important to understand how these disabilities are being evaluated and the level of understanding about these disabilities evaluators hold.
Design/methodology/approach: An online survey was distributed to forensic mental health professionals in the USA that included questions on training opportunities in graduate education, post-graduate forensic training, and professional training opportunities. Participants were also asked about their current work, how they assess I/DD, and their estimates on the percentage of cases they see with I/DD.
Findings: Respondents reported some training that focused heavily on assessment methods. Most respondents estimated between 5 and 25 percent of their cases involving I/DD and reported using a wide range of assessment methods. Finally, many respondents reporting more training needed in this area.
Practical implications: More training is needed for forensic mental health professionals on identifying I/DD. Additionally, professional guidelines on what tools and methods to rely on to identify these disabilities is paramount to ensure homogeneity of methods and, thus, better estimates of overall prevalence in criminal justice settings.
Originality/value: This is the first assessment focused on how forensic mental health professionals are trained to identify I/DD and can be used to improve identification of I/DD in forensic settings.
(Publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
assessment, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions, training, mental health professionals, surveys, forensic psychiatry, criminal justice, professional role;