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The offence process of sex offenders with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study
- Authors:
- COUTNEY Jude, ROSE John, MASON Oliver
- Journal article citation:
- Sexual Abuse a Journal of Research and Treatment, 18(2), April 2006, pp.169-191.
- Publisher:
- Sage
There have been few attempts to build a model of sexual offending for men with intellectual disabilities and hence clarify appropriate intervention. This American study examines any commonalities that characterize the offence process of such men. Using a grounded theory approach, qualitative interviews with nine sex offenders with intellectual disabilities are analyzed to generate a model of the offence process. Data from qualitative interviews with clinicians is used to triangulate offender participants’ data. The subsequent model highlights the importance of individual’s attitudes and beliefs and the impact that they have at all stages of the offence process. It raises issues concerning the variation in the process that is seen within and between offences. Additionally, it identifies a marked lack of awareness of any “decency insult” in these offenders, an inability to empathize with society’s view of sex offending. A clear implication is that thorough assessment and formulation are likely to be the key to successful and appropriate intervention.
Men with intellectual disabilities and sexual offending histories: an exploration of their experiences of living within a secure hospital setting
- Authors:
- HEPPELL Stacey, ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 12(2), 2021, pp.84-97.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: There is a national drive to transform services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), to provide care within the community rather than hospital settings. However, there are limited community provisions for those with more complex care needs such as sexual offending. There has been limited research focussing on this client group’s experiences of inpatient services and the treatment they have received from their own perspective. This study aims to explore their experiences of living in a secure service focussing on treatment for sex offences. Design/methodology/approach: In total, 10 men with ID and sexual offending histories took part in an interview designed to explore their experiences of living within a secure hospital setting. The data were analysed using thematic analysis. Findings: Three key themes relating to the participants’ experiences within the hospital were identified. These were, namely, “hospital environment”, “personal journey through secure services” and “closeness to home”. Practical implications: Men’s experiences at a secure hospital were generally positive in terms of a supportive staff approach. Difficulties existed around the hospital organisation affecting the support they received. Originality/value: Some participants experienced a struggle to become more independent and move to less restrictive environments due to their perceived risk levels. Some participants found being away from home to be hard and longed to be closer to their families. Around half of the participants did not want to live near their hometown due to family difficulties, negative peer influences or fears of consequences for their sexual offending. Implications for community service planning are considered. (Edited publisher abstract)
A sex offender treatment group for men with intellectual disabilities in a community setting
- Authors:
- ROSE John, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 14(1), 2012, pp.21-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper describes the development and initial evaluation of a sex offender treatment programme adapted for individuals with relatively severe intellectual disability in a community setting all of whom had no compulsion to attend. The aim was to motivate men with intellectual disability who had been involved in sexually inappropriate behaviour but may not have been charged to attend a fairly lengthy adapted community groupwork programme. The group was based on a cognitive behavioural model. So far the group has been run on two occasions and preliminary data on outcomes are discussed. Participants (n=12, average age 39.5 years) showed a reduction in attitudes consistent with offending, an increase in sexual knowledge, and a more external locus of control on completion of the group. One of the 12 men who attended was recorded as offending again within 18 months of group completion but three were able to move to less well supervised placements. The authors conclude that this style of treatment has some advantages over other models and may be more effective, but further research is required.
A group treatment for men with intellectual disabilities who sexually offend or abuse
- Authors:
- ROSE John, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 15(2), 2002, pp.138-150.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes a group intervention for men with an intellectual disability who have sexually offended or abuse others. The group was in response to referrals to psychology department. The majority of these individuals had not subject to legal proceedings. Attitudes consistent with offending reduced after participation for most participants, however, these tended to revert to pre-group levels over time. Knowledge tended to increase after the group, however, problems with the questionnaire used made interpretation of the results difficult. No further incidents of sexual abuse have been recorded by any of the five group members who completed the group.