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Gender differences, mental health and substance mis-use amongst prisoners
- Author:
- CLULEY Emma
- Journal article citation:
- Probation Journal, 60(3), 2013, pp.361-366.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This research analysis is part of the Surveying Prisoner Crime Reduction (SPCR) longitudinal survey of 1435 newly sentenced prisoners in England and Wales in 2005 and 2006. The sample consisted of 1303 male and 132 female prisoners and looks at the mental health and substance mis-use of male and female prisoners. (Publisher abstract)
Trauma is everyone's business: an exploration of the challenges and opportunities for trauma-informed practice amongst female populations within custodial settings
- Author:
- THOMSON Lisa
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 16
- Place of publication:
- Ilford
This paper provides an overview of the key themes emerging from focus groups to explore the prevalence and impact of trauma and bereavement experiences among women in custodial institutions. Information gathered from these sessions was used to adapt the trauma, bereavement and loss service to meet the needs of a female population. The paper also draws on experiences of professionals to highlight some of the challenges and opportunities identified during the development phase of a trauma- informed intervention for the female custodial population. (Edited publisher abstract)
Dual diagnosis among incarcerated populations: exception or rule?
- Authors:
- SCOTT Charles L., LEWIS Catherine F., MCDERMOTT Barbara E.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 3(1), 2006, pp.33-58.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Over 2 million individuals were incarcerated in jails and prisons in the United States in 2004. Multiple studies indicate that the prevalence of mental illness and substance use disorders is substantially higher in correctional environments when compared with rates in the community. The objective of this paper is to provide information on the prevalence of dual diagnosis among those incarcerated and the importance of assessing comorbidity for determining treatment needs of inmates. For the purposes of this article, the definition of dual diagnosis includes mental disorders and coexisting substance use disorders, mental disorders and coexisting developmental disabilities, and developmental disabilities and coexisting substance abuse disorders. An extensive electronic literature search was conducted through PubMed, Medline, Department of Justice, and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. Studies examining the prevalence of mental illness and substance use in jails and prisons, female inmates, and inmates with developmental disabilities were reviewed. The literature reviewed indicated a high comorbidity of mental illness and substance use disorders in incarcerated individuals. Providers should be aware of issues regarding dual diagnosis in special populations among those incarcerated to include female offenders and offenders with developmental disabilities. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Women, gender, security, psychiatry
- Author:
- MACKERETH Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 1(2), May 1999, pp.34-37.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The debate about secure psychiatric provision for women has focused on the twin issues of security and mixed or single-sex environments. New initiatives are now developing within the private sector which expand the range and diversity of psychiatric provision dedicated to meeting women's needs. This creates a long overdue impetus to drive policy, practice and research. An example of an empowering approach within a single-sex unit is briefly discussed. Argues that such developments call for a new debate about evaluating effective intervention.
Mad or bad: child-killers, gender and the courts
- Author:
- WILCZYNSKI Ania
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Criminology, 37(3), Summer 1997, pp.419-436.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Reports some of the findings of a research project on child-killing by parents or parent-substitutes, drawing on a sample of case files from the Director of Public Prosecutions in London from 1984, and a sample of fatal and non-fatal cases reported in the Criminal Appeal Reports and Criminal Appeal Reports (Sentencing) between 1980-90. It was found that the criminal justice system responds very differently to men and women who kill their children at all stages of the legal process, in accordance with the view that 'men are bad and normal, women are mad and abnormal. The paper concludes by suggesting ways to remedy this, drawing on more general criminological debates about sex and sentencing.
Jumping through hoops: how are coordinated responses to multiple disadvantage meeting the needs of women?
- Author:
- SHARPEN J.
- Publishers:
- AVA, Making Every Adult Matter, Agenda, St. Mungo's
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 12
- Place of publication:
- London
Explores the experiences of local areas who are coordinating services for people facing multiple disadvantage due to homelessness, substance misuse, mental health and criminal justice services. Specifically it looks at how services are responding to women’s needs and how services such as domestic and sexual violence services, are involved in coordinated approaches. It draws on research carried out in areas using the Making Every Adult Matter (MEAM) Approach or those who are part of the Big Lottery’s Fulfilling Lives programme. This involved in-depth research in five areas and a survey sent to 24 areas. The research explored: understanding of the experiences and support needs of women experiencing multiple disadvantage; whether good practice was being followed; the impact of a more coordinated approach and what services need to do to improve support for women experiencing multiple disadvantage. The report makes five recommendations, including for MEAM Approach and Fulfilling Lives areas to ensure that they are involving women-specific services in their partnerships, to ensure that partnerships are shaped by the voice and experience of women facing multiple disadvantage, and for services to develop a clear understanding of what it means to be ‘gender informed.' (Edited publisher abstract)
A descriptive analysis of treatment outcomes for clients with co-occuring disorders: the role of minority identifications
- Authors:
- ELIASON Michele J., AMODIA Diana S.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 2(2), 2006, pp.89-109.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Racial/ethnic and gender disparities have been reported for a variety of substance abuse treatment outcomes, such as access to treatment and treatment completion, as well as differential representation in the criminal justice system. However, treatment outcomes have not been thoroughly explored in clients with co-occurring disorders. This descriptive study reports on the results of a retrospective chart review of 129 consecutive admissions to a residential program for substance abusers with co-occurring physical and/or mental health disorders. The purpose of this study is to examine potential influences of race/ethnicity and other individual differences on drug use variables, mental health diagnoses, and treatment outcomes. It is concluded that treatment success appears to be influenced by a variety of factors separate from drug use patterns and mental health diagnoses. Personal identities related to race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual identity appear to interact in unique ways. Treatment programs still seem to be geared toward the heterosexual male client. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
When will they ever work? The importance of employment
- Author:
- FOSTER Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Psychiatry, 10(2), September 1999, pp.245-248.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
Paid work holds a central place in the lives of most people of working age, not only as a source of income, but also for the psychological satisfactions and social supports work can provide. The absence of work is just as significant for those people who are unemployed. This article is a brief discussion of the psychological effects of unemployment.
Review of health and social services for mentally disordered offenders and others requiring similar services: Vol.6; race, gender and equal opportunities; John Reed, Chair
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office
- Publisher:
- HMSO/Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 50p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Revised edition of papers first published in November 1992. Includes papers on racial and cultural issues and on services for women, designed as a basis for future service development, emphasising that, wherever possible, mentally disordered offenders should be cared for and treated by health and social services rather than in the criminal justice system.