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Quality of life and relationships in sex offenders with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- STEPTOE Lesley, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 31(1), March 2006, pp.13-19.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Hayes (1991) and Day (1994) have developed hypotheses about the importance of social and developmental variables in the aetiology of sexual offences in offenders with intellectual disability. The present study is the first of its kind to investigate the perceived quality of life and relationships of sex offenders in comparison to an appropriate control group. A group of 28 sex offenders with intellectual disability (ID) were compared with 28 members of a control group of individuals with ID. All participants completed the Significant Others Scale (SOS) which assesses self-perceptions of potential and ideal support from significant others in the individual's life, and the Life Experience Checklist (LEC) which assesses experiences and opportunities across 5 living domains: home, leisure, freedom, relationships and opportunities. There were no differences between the groups on age and IQ. On the SOS there were no differences between the groups on the number of times each significant other was reported. Actual and ideal levels of support from both mother and father were lower for sex offenders than the control group. On the LEC, sex offenders reported lower scores on the relationships and leisure sections. Poorer relationships and little indication of any wish to change that state of affairs suggests lower levels of integration and identification with society for sex offenders compared with the control group.
Buzzing since I came back...
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.05.06, 2006, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
One of the winners of the Isabel Schwarz Fellowship Award tells the author about his trip to Tulsa and New York to learn more about how US agencies support people with learning difficulties.
Matchmakers
- Author:
- VALIOS Natalie
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 12.01.06, 2006, pp.34-35.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
There are huge barriers in the way of people with learning difficulties when it comes to dating someone with a similar disability. This article looks at a north London project, Stars in the Sky, which won the overall prize in the Community Care Awards for its innovative work in breaking down these barriers.
Breaking barriers
- Author:
- McDONOUGH Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, November 2006, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
The author discusses the barriers that exist for people with learning disabilities who are looking to have a relationship. The article includes details of the experiences of one women with learning disabilities.
The relationship support service: an update
- Authors:
- JENNER Phillip, GALE Tim M.
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 11(4), October 2006, pp.38-44.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article looks at some of the outcomes of a project providing a relationship support service for people with learning disabilities. The article also focuses on some case studies illustrating the challenges and benefits of setting up such a service. Although the success of the service will undoubtedly be judged by the number of successful introductions made, the authors highlight the less tangible benefits and experiences for services users, including some valuable learning experiences in communication and respecting the views of others.
More confident in the world in which they walk...
- Author:
- SCOTT Lorna
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 19(4), May 2006, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The author describes the work of Image in Action, a project using drama to education young people with learning difficulties about sex and relationships.
The dangers of 'ivory tower' management
- Author:
- O'DRISCOLL David
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 20(2), November 2006, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
The author explores some of the difficulties support staff in residential and day care may experience with their managers and how this organisational culture can impact on this relationship. He looks particularly at managers who become too involved in administration and distance themselves from the daily activities, avoiding being with clients and staff.
Peer relationships and the mental health of young children with intellectual delays
- Author:
- GURALNICK Michael J.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 3(1), March 2006, pp.49-56.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Available evidence indicates that a substantial majority of young children with intellectual delays exhibit special problems in forming peer relationships and developing friendships. This increased social isolation from peers poses a considerable threat to their mental health in both the short and long term. This problem is related to but extends far beyond expected difficulties based on the increased level of behaviour disorders evident for children with intellectual delays. Contemporary evidence suggests that children's peer-related social competence based on both emotion-regulation and social-information processes contributes to their peer relationship difficulties. A number of practice and policy suggestions are outlined to address this critical problem.
'I get by with a little help from my friends': adults with intellectual disability discuss loneliness
- Authors:
- McVILLY Keith R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19(2), June 2006, pp.191-203.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study explored 'loneliness' as experienced by adults with intellectual disability, with 'intermittent' to 'limited' support needs. A measure of loneliness was piloted, and qualitative techniques used to develop a greater understanding of the participants' experience. The Loneliness Scale proved valid and reliable and the participants reported loneliness in ways comparable with the general population. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of combining quantitative and qualitative techniques to enhance understanding of people's perspective when developing support systems to promote their quality of life. Based on participant perspectives, recommendations are made concerning the issues and types of support families and professionals could consider when seeking to assist people with intellectual disability address loneliness. Further investigation of the effects of differing educational and vocational opportunities on people's post-school social networks appears warranted.
A relationship support service for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- JENNER Phillip, GALE Tim M.
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 11(2), April 2006, pp.18-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article describes the background to, and process of, setting up a Relationship Support Service for individuals with learning disabilities. The service was funded as a pilot project in Hertfordshire in response to the unmet needs of service users with learning disabilities and their carers. Superficially, the service functions like a conventional dating service. However, unlike a conventional dating agency, this is a learning disability service, providing opportunities for personal development. A crucial aspect of the service is that it provides continued support in maintaining friendships and relationships over time. The article outlines the rationale behind the service, the obstacles that have been overcome, the application procedures and the safeguards that are in place, and reports some preliminary data on service uptake. The pilot study emphasises both the feasibility and potential benefits of setting up this much needed service.