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Male mentally handicapped sex offenders
- Author:
- DAY Kenneth
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 165, November 1994, pp.630-639.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Sex offences are over represented in the mentally handicapped, but information about the characteristics and offence behaviour of this group is limited. A retrospective case note survey was made of male patients referred for antisocial sexual behaviour. Categorical analysis differentiated a 'sex offences only' group from a 'sex plus other offences' group in the areas of psychopathology, offence behaviour and outcome. The finding of two subgroups of mentally handicapped male sex offenders has important implications for prevention, assessment and treatment.
Understanding and responding to challenging behaviour: a service provider's experience
- Author:
- ASHMAN Beverley
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 2(4), October 1997, pp.36-43.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Many services struggle with the dilemma of providing quality residential services to people with learning disability who present behaviours which challenge services. This article describes how a service provider in North Yorkshire is approaching this dilemma. A weekly timetable has been introduced which incorporates all the service and service user requirements. This, backed up by training, external professional help and management attention, has led to a decrease in behaviours which challenge, an increase in team members' skills and confidence, and increased service user participation both in the house and in the community.
Service responses to men with intellectual disabilities who have unacceptable or abusive sexual behaviours: the case against inaction
- Authors:
- BROWN Hilary, THOMPSON David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(2), 1997, pp.176-197.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Describes service responses to a small group of men with intellectual disabilities whose sexual behaviour was considered to be unacceptable or abusive. The data was gathered through a small-scale action research project using case studies to explore current practice and staff attitudes. Results found that service responses were hindered by unclear definitions of abusive sexual behaviour and inconsistent perceptions of risk. They were also characterised by poor coordination, lack of specific care-planning, failure to agree to appropriate additional supervisory measures and lack of clarity within and between agencies. Also found that complex ethical and advocacy issues remained unaddressed in these men's lives as did the necessity of protecting vulnerable people who might be potential victims of their behaviour.
The mentally retarded person as a victim of maltreatment
- Authors:
- VERDUGO M.A., BERMEJO B.G.
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 2(2), Summer 1997, pp.143-165.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
Throughout history, disabled people have been an especially vulnerable group to maltreatment practices. This article reviews the main conclusions drawn from recent publications on the maltreatment of people with learning difficulties. Goes on to consider whether learning difficulties are the cause or the consequence of maltreatment, the vulnerability factors related to disability, and the main risk situations. Presents reflections from more specific studies, such as the relationship between sexual abuse and learning difficulties; and proposes some current prevention and treatment strategies.
Phasing out seclusion through staff training and support
- Authors:
- McDONNELL Andrew, REEVES Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 7.8.96, 1996, pp.43-44.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Seclusion raises considerable ethical issues. While many services aim to phase out this practice, little research has been conducted into how this can be achieved. This article describes the phasing out of seclusion from a locked ward in a hospital for people with learning disabilities. The implications of these findings for other services are discussed.