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Prevalence, patterns and possibilities: the experience of people from black and ethnic minorities with mental health problems in the criminal justice system
- Author:
- KANE Eddie
- Publisher:
- NACRO
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Drawing on the findings from key reports and analysis of available data, this paper examines the experiences of people from black and minority ethnic communities with mental health problems in contact with the criminal justice system. It presents statistics to show how black and minority ethnic groups are disproportionately represented within the criminal justice system in England and Wales at all levels of contact. It also highlights ethnic minority groups' differential access to health services and summarises other key areas of inequality. Areas identified for action are: the need to improve awareness and trust between services and those in contact with the criminal justice system; better access to care for people from black and minority ethnic people with mental health problems and better data collection to help contribute to a greater understanding of existing inequalities. Other lessons from related fields include the need for cultural competence; partnership working with groups in black and minority ethnic communities; more user involvement in service design, and adopting a whole person approach rather than focusing on only the immediate problem or offence. (Edited publisher abstract)
Keys to diversion: best practice for offenders with multiple needs
- Author:
- DURCAN Graham
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
Liaison and diversion services aim to identify and support people with mental health problems, learning difficulties and other vulnerable people in police stations and courts. This report identifies the key elements of successful liaison and diversion services in six services based in Lewisham, Manchester, Portsmouth and in Plymouth, Bodmin and Truro. The findings are based on visits to sites, interviews with staff, service users, and partners. It finds that the most successful teams offer support for a wide range of a person’s needs, they build packages of support from a range of local agencies, and they stay in touch with people after they have been referred to other services. The report then makes recommendations for NHS commissioners and liaison and diversion services. (Edited publisher abstract)
Young offenders with mental health problems in transition
- Authors:
- CAMPBELL Sarah, ABBOTT Stephen, SIMPSON Alan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health Training Education and Practice, 9(4), 2014, pp.232-243.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Disproportionately high numbers of young people in the British criminal justice system also have mental health problems. Relevant services often struggle to meet such complex needs, particularly as children become adults. The purpose of this paper is to discover the qualities of services valued by such young offenders. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews with 15 young offenders with mental health problems. Findings: The young people valued continuity and sufficient time to develop trust in staff. From staff who showed concern and respect, and whose approach was informal, young people could accept help, advice and, when necessary, confrontation. They gained insight into themselves and how to modify their behaviour; knowledge about opportunities for work and education; and help with life skills. Research limitations/implications: The sample was small and likely to have been skewed towards those who are readiest to engage with services. Young people's views were not compared with their histories or actual service use. Practical implications: Other research indicates that helping relationships that demonstrate the qualities that client's value have more successful outcomes than those primarily reflecting professionals’ values. In a time of resource constraints, it seems unlikely that staff will be able to provide more contact and continuity than at present. This would be a precondition of working in accordance with the values of the young people reported here, especially when bridging the discontinuities between children's and adult services. Originality/value: Young offenders with mental health problems are rarely given a voice, particularly their views of what helps them. (Publisher abstract)
Evaluation of the MEAM pilots: update on our findings
- Authors:
- BATTRICK Tim, et al
- Publisher:
- FTI Consulting
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 40
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports on the findings of a two year evaluation of three service pilots which aimed to improve the coordination of local support to individuals suffering from multiple needs such as, homelessness, substance misuse, mental health problems and offending. The three pilots were in Cambridgeshire, Derby and Somerset. The findings are discussed in relation to client wellbeing and service use costs. The study also discusses the concept of survirorship bias and how this can result in programmes appearing more or less successful than they actually are. The evaluation highlights the considerable wellbeing improvements and financial savings that a more coordinated approach can deliver, including one pilot which reduced service use costs by 26.4% over the study period. Appendices include details of service use and unit costs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Estimating the costs of child sexual abuse in the UK
- Author:
- SAIED-TESSIER Aliya
- Publisher:
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- London
This report attempts to calculate the overall costs of child sexual abuse in the UK. The costs come from mental health problems and adult physical health problems from alcohol and drug misuse; criminal justice service, dealing with both the sex offenders and also victims of child sexual abuse who become involved in criminal activity; services for children and children’s social care; and loss of productivity to society, including unemployment or reduced earnings. The report uses research literature to calculate the number of victims who are affected by the different issues, and uses published current costs for the service provision. It sets out the assumptions that have been made, the costs that have been excluded from the calculations, and the limitations of the available data. The report estimates that child sexual abuse in the UK cost £3.2bn in 2012. (Edited publisher abstract)
Young adults (18-24) in transition, mental health and criminal justice
- Author:
- SAUNDERS Anna
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
This briefing considers the needs of young adults (18 to 24 year olds) in contact with mental health and/or learning disability services and the criminal justice system. It is one of three briefings commissioned by the Bradley Commission to fill in gaps in the 2009 report. It notes that young adults in contact with the criminal justice system often have multiple needs and vulnerabilities, and are also likely to be faced with multiple transitions between services and systems. It draws on examples of good practice under the following offender pathway headings: community, police, Crown prosecution service, courts, prison, secure mental health services and probation and resettlement. Eight suggestions are made to help achieve positive outcomes when engaging with young adults. (Original abstract)
Maternal criminal justice involvement and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems: examining moderation of sex and race on children's mental health
- Author:
- MILLER Keva M.
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 37, 2014, pp.71-80.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This study examines whether the influences of maternal risks (mental health and substance abuse problems) on children's mental health (internalizing and externalizing behaviors) were moderated by sex and race. The sample included 409 children of mothers involved in the criminal justice system, aged 5–15 who participated in the National Survey on Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW). Results indicated that maternal risks were significantly associated with internalizing behaviours and that race was significantly associated with internalizing and externalizing behaviors. Sex and race moderated the associations between maternal risks and internalizing behaviours. Females exposed to maternal mental health and substance abuse problems exhibited elevated internalizing behaviours compared to males. Black children exposed to maternal substance abuse had decreased internalizing behaviours as compared to non-Black children. Implications for criminal justice and child welfare practices and future research are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Developing a framework for the identification of criminogenic needs in offenders with intellectual disability and personality disorder: the Treatment Need Matrix
- Author:
- TAYLOR Jon
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 8(1), 2014, pp.43-50.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The criminogenic needs and psychological vulnerabilities of offenders with intellectual disability (ID) has only recently received attention within the academic literature. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of an approach to identifying such needs in order to inform treatment planning and service delivery. Design/methodology/approach: The paper describes the methods employed to identify relevant psychological variables for this population, provides an overview of the framework and describes the practices employed to establish the relevance of a range of criminogenic needs. Findings: A range of psychological variables derived from a systematic literature review are presented in the context of an assessment framework. Research limitations/implications: The Treatment Need Matrix (TNM) is currently an experimental framework for identifying the needs of offenders with ID (and personality disorder (PD)). Further research is needed to establish the reliability and validity of the tool. Practical implications: The TNM offers clinicians a practical methodology for determining the significance of a range of psychological variables cited in the literature as relevant treatment targets for offenders with IDs. Originality/value: The specific criminogenic needs of offenders with ID (and PD) has received little attention within the academic and research communities. This paper offers a novel approach to the identification. (Publisher abstract)
Voices from the frontline: listening to people with multiple support needs and the people that support them
- Author:
- MAKING EVERY ADULT MATTER
- Publisher:
- Making Every Adult Matter
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 28
- Place of publication:
- London
To explore the experiences of people with complex needs and the staff who are working with them, this report draws on in-depth conversations with over 50 people: some engaged with services, and others working in frontline roles. Participants were from a variety of organisations and services including homelessness, mental health, substance misuse and offending services. The report is in three sections which focus on: why services fail people with multiple needs; the challenges facing services in helping people with multiple needs; and how people with multiple needs face additional setbacks due to the way elements of the system interact in unexpected ways. Each section includes extracts from the participants about their experiences, what has changed and how it has affected then. The report found that people with multiple needs often fail to get the coordinated support they need. It calls for politicians and civil servants to involve those with complex problems in shaping future policy to avoid negative consequences. The full results and methodology of the research are available in an accompanying report 'Evidence from the frontline'. (Edited publisher abstract)
Evidence from the frontline: how policy changes are affecting people experiencing multiple needs
- Author:
- DRINKWATER Nicola
- Publisher:
- Making Every Adult Matter
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- London
People with multiple needs experience several problems at the same time, such as mental ill health, homelessness, drug and alcohol misuse, offending and family breakdown and often have ineffective contact with services. This is the interim report of a two year project to capture the experiences and views of people with multiple needs and exclusions and the practitioners who support them. Specifically the report explores how access to benefits and the way in which services are commissioned affect people who have with multiple needs. The report summarises the results of a survey of over 140 local services that work with people with multiple needs across England, including homelessness, criminal justice, mental health, and substance misuse services. The findings suggest that recent welfare reforms are having a negative impact on people with multiple needs, leading to financial and personal strain. Although commissioners saw multiple needs as increasingly important, cuts in the former Supporting People funding were a concern. The overall effect on individuals included their mental health and wellbeing; employment and finances; accommodation and food; offending and personal safety. (Edited publisher abstract)