Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22(1), January 2009, pp.96-101.
Publisher:
Wiley
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between childhood abuse, history of psychological and psychiatric symptoms, and patterns of violence in later offending. Twenty sex offenders with intellectual disabilities were compared with 20 non-disabled sex offenders. The Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, and a structured clinical interview were administered to participants. Offenders with ID were more likely to report that they had been the victim of physical abuse during childhood; aggressive behaviour during adulthood was related to a history of having been the victim of childhood physical abuse, or exposure to family violence. Participants in the ID group were more likely to be diagnosed with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and aggressive behaviour. A history of childhood exposure to violence was related to the development of later symptoms, for both ID and non-disabled offenders. Perpetrators with ID who had been physically abused during their developmental years were significantly more likely to threaten or use violence during the offence. The study suggests that childhood abuse may be related to severity of the crime, and to the development of later psychological and psychiatric symptoms. Longitudinal research in this area and a larger sample size are needed to clarify and extend the present findings.
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between childhood abuse, history of psychological and psychiatric symptoms, and patterns of violence in later offending. Twenty sex offenders with intellectual disabilities were compared with 20 non-disabled sex offenders. The Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test, the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, and a structured clinical interview were administered to participants. Offenders with ID were more likely to report that they had been the victim of physical abuse during childhood; aggressive behaviour during adulthood was related to a history of having been the victim of childhood physical abuse, or exposure to family violence. Participants in the ID group were more likely to be diagnosed with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and aggressive behaviour. A history of childhood exposure to violence was related to the development of later symptoms, for both ID and non-disabled offenders. Perpetrators with ID who had been physically abused during their developmental years were significantly more likely to threaten or use violence during the offence. The study suggests that childhood abuse may be related to severity of the crime, and to the development of later psychological and psychiatric symptoms. Longitudinal research in this area and a larger sample size are needed to clarify and extend the present findings.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, sex offenders, child abuse, child sexual abuse;
Infographics summarising key findings from the Office of the Children's Commissioner's Vulnerability Report 2019. It presents estimates of numbers of vulnerable children in England and looks at what kind of help they receive and how much that costs. Three technical reports have also been published providing additional detail.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Infographics summarising key findings from the Office of the Children's Commissioner's Vulnerability Report 2019. It presents estimates of numbers of vulnerable children in England and looks at what kind of help they receive and how much that costs. Three technical reports have also been published providing additional detail.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
child abuse, child neglect, disabilities, child sexual abuse, children in need, health needs, learning disabilities, looked after children, mental health problems, poverty, vulnerable children, young carers, young offenders, expenditure, local authorities;
The Children’s Commissioner’s Vulnerability Report compiles evidence and data on the numbers, experiences and outcomes of vulnerable children in England. It provides a comprehensive way of defining and classifying what it means to be vulnerable child. This summary table, lists each vulnerability group in the framework along with the preferred measure for the scale of that group.
(Edited publisher abstract)
The Children’s Commissioner’s Vulnerability Report compiles evidence and data on the numbers, experiences and outcomes of vulnerable children in England. It provides a comprehensive way of defining and classifying what it means to be vulnerable child. This summary table, lists each vulnerability group in the framework along with the preferred measure for the scale of that group.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
vulnerable children, looked after children, child abuse, child neglect, disabilities, health needs, learning disabilities, mental health problems, poverty, young carers, young offenders, child sexual abuse, children in need;
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Publication year:
2002
Pagination:
62p.,bibliog.
Place of publication:
London
Research suggests that juveniles commit at least a quarter of all sexual offences. Therefore, any effort to lower the level of child sexual abuse must address the problem of juveniles. These people are young people first. Studies show that a significant number have suffered from some trauma and many have emotional or learning disabilities that make them vulnerable.
Research suggests that juveniles commit at least a quarter of all sexual offences. Therefore, any effort to lower the level of child sexual abuse must address the problem of juveniles. These people are young people first. Studies show that a significant number have suffered from some trauma and many have emotional or learning disabilities that make them vulnerable.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mental health problems, recidivists, traumas, treatment, therapy and treatment, young offenders, young sex offenders, child abuse, child sexual abuse, children, children in need;
Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 13(2), September 2002, pp.285-295.
Publisher:
Routledge
This article examines the characteristics of 53 sex offenders detained in maximum security at the State Hospital, Carstairs, in Scotland. Patients were categorized by diagnosis and four main groups were found: mental handicap, mental illness, mental illness with co-morbid personality disorder and personality disorder alone. As a whole, the patients had experienced multiple areas of deprivation and many had been subject to sexual abuse themselves. Our findings are consonant with other work in this area in noting the importance of deviant fantasy and positive psychotic symptoms. Detailed assessment of mentally disordered sex offenders is recommended, with consequent treatment including pharmacotherapy and a modified cognitive behavioural approach.
This article examines the characteristics of 53 sex offenders detained in maximum security at the State Hospital, Carstairs, in Scotland. Patients were categorized by diagnosis and four main groups were found: mental handicap, mental illness, mental illness with co-morbid personality disorder and personality disorder alone. As a whole, the patients had experienced multiple areas of deprivation and many had been subject to sexual abuse themselves. Our findings are consonant with other work in this area in noting the importance of deviant fantasy and positive psychotic symptoms. Detailed assessment of mentally disordered sex offenders is recommended, with consequent treatment including pharmacotherapy and a modified cognitive behavioural approach.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, mediation, mental health problems, older people, secure hospitals, secure units, sex offenders, sexual offences, acute psychiatric care, behaviour modification, child sexual abuse, diagnosis;
Presents a review of assessment and treatment for a number of mental health conditions specific to the preschool child. Organised by specific disorder, each chapter looks at prevalence, etiology, assessment and treatment. Includes sections on: learning difficulties; enuresis and encopresis; eating problems; sleep disorders; communication and language problems; psychosomatic illnesses; conduct and attention problems; fears and anxiety; autism and pervasive developmental disorders; physical and sexual abuse; and depression and reaction to loss.
Presents a review of assessment and treatment for a number of mental health conditions specific to the preschool child. Organised by specific disorder, each chapter looks at prevalence, etiology, assessment and treatment. Includes sections on: learning difficulties; enuresis and encopresis; eating problems; sleep disorders; communication and language problems; psychosomatic illnesses; conduct and attention problems; fears and anxiety; autism and pervasive developmental disorders; physical and sexual abuse; and depression and reaction to loss.
Community Care, 18.11.99 Special Supplement, 1999, pp.iii-iv.
Publisher:
Reed Business Information
Reports on the work of the winner: South Essex Good Companions Project and a number of runners up: Milford House Centre, Bradford Home Treatment Service, The Clubhouse project in Essex and Open Secret a project which is being run in Falkirk
Reports on the work of the winner: South Essex Good Companions Project and a number of runners up: Milford House Centre, Bradford Home Treatment Service, The Clubhouse project in Essex and Open Secret a project which is being run in Falkirk
Subject terms:
home care, independence, learning disabilities, mental health, mental health problems, needs, social care provision, survivors, treatment, therapy and treatment, user participation, user views, adults, child sexual abuse, community care, community mental health services, counselling, crisis intervention, empowerment, friendship, good practice;
Collection of papers aiming to contribute to a better understanding of women's needs and the development of appropriate mental health services and initiatives that validate women's experiences. Includes chapters on: the survivor perspective; women as carers; women as mental health workers; African women in the diaspora; Asian women; Chinese women; Irish women in Britain; Jewish women; refugee women; lesbians; older women; women with children; women living in rural areas; sexual abuse in childhood; serious long term mental health problems; mental health issues and learning disabilities; problems around food; self injury; secure provision and the special hospitals; sexual harassment and assault in psychiatric services; and key issues in services for all women.
Collection of papers aiming to contribute to a better understanding of women's needs and the development of appropriate mental health services and initiatives that validate women's experiences. Includes chapters on: the survivor perspective; women as carers; women as mental health workers; African women in the diaspora; Asian women; Chinese women; Irish women in Britain; Jewish women; refugee women; lesbians; older women; women with children; women living in rural areas; sexual abuse in childhood; serious long term mental health problems; mental health issues and learning disabilities; problems around food; self injury; secure provision and the special hospitals; sexual harassment and assault in psychiatric services; and key issues in services for all women.
Subject terms:
learning disabilities, Jewish people, mental health, mental health problems, mental health services, mothers, older people, refugees, self-harm, secure hospitals, severe mental health problems, sexual harassment, women, African people, Asian people, carers, child sexual abuse, children, Chinese people, eating disorders, good practice;
homosexuality, learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities, probation, poverty, psychotherapy, rape, research methods, residential care, schizophrenia, severe mental health problems, single parent families, suicide, unemployment, violence, women, young offenders, youth work, adoption, alcohol misuse, bereavement, black and minority ethnic people, child abuse, child sexual abuse, custodial institutions, counselling, divorce, drug misuse, foster care, groupwork;