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Mental health of perpetrators of intimate partner violence
- Authors:
- SESAR Kristina, DODAJ Arta, SIMIC Natasa
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Review Journal, 23(4), 2018, pp.221-239.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Intimate partner violence (IPV) represents a widespread social and public health problem. Researchers have been shown association between IPV and mental health problems. The purpose of this paper is to present a review of the literature on relationship between wide ranges of mental health problems. Design/methodology/approach: Research papers related to mental health problems among IPV perpetrators and published in leading academic journals in UK and abroad from 1987 to 2017 were identified and reviewed. Findings: Although there were some equivocal findings, the authors found that most of the available research suggests that there is a variety of psychological health problems among IPV perpetrators. Specifically, there was evidence of a significant relationship between anger problems, anxiety, depression, suicidal behaviour, personality disorders, alcoholism or problem gambling and perpetration of IPV. Results from analysed studies identified high rates of co-morbid disorders in IPV perpetrators. Practical implications: The findings highlight the need for treatment services to undertake screening and assessment of wide range of psychological difficulties to be able to provide best treatment approaches. Originality/value: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first systematic review that has included studies evaluating various psychological health problems among perpetrators of IPV. (Publisher abstract)
Understanding models of support for people facing multiple disadvantage: a literature review
- Authors:
- McCARTHY Lindsey, et al
- Publisher:
- Sheffield Hallam University. Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 44
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
This literature review brings together broad, multidisciplinary evidence about access to services, transitions within services, and understanding about how the system behaves for people facing multiple disadvantage, including homelessness, mental health, substance misuse, and offending. The review sought to produce a more detailed understanding about how particular groups within the Fulfilling Lives target population have different experiences due to the diverse effects of social and cultural factors. The review considers systemic barriers to accessing support for people facing multiple disadvantage and factors which help facilitate this access; explores support journeys of particular populations and how these are influenced by pervasive social and cultural norms; discusses how trauma-informed care practices are implemented in services, and how these are gender and culturally-sensitive; presents specific good practice examples of trauma-informed care practices from services working with people facing multiple disadvantage; and concludes by outlining the key gaps identified in the literature reviewed. (Edited publisher abstract)
What can be done to improve outcomes for prisoners with a dual diagnosis?
- Authors:
- MOYES Hattie Catherine Ann, HEATH Joshua James, DEAN Lucy Victoria
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Dual Diagnosis, 9(1), 2016, pp.14-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to review the literature on offenders with a dual diagnosis and discuss how prison-based services can improve to better meet the needs of prisoners with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health disorders. Design/methodology/approach: A comprehensive literature search of PsycINFO, JSTOR, PubMed and Google Scholar, reviewing international studies on dual diagnosis amongst offender and community samples spanning the last three decades, supplemented by international policy, guidance papers and reports was conducted to explore how services can be improved. Findings: It was found that research into dual diagnosis amongst prisoners internationally was scarce. However, from the evidence available, several consistent factors emerged that led to the following recommendations: integrated treatment needs to be coordinated and holistic, staged and gender-responsive; increased availability of "low level", flexible interventions; transitional support and continuity of care upon release with the utilisation of peer mentors; comprehensive assessments in conducive settings; mandatory dual diagnosis training for staff; and increased funding for female/gender-responsive services. Implications: The recommendations can inform commissioners, funders and service providers of areas where support must be improved to address the needs of prisoners with a dual diagnosis. Improved outcomes for prisoners with a dual diagnosis would likely have a positive effect on society, with improvements in mental health and substance misuse treatment impacting on rates of reoffending. (Edited publisher abstract)
Juvenile justice, mental health, and the transition to adulthood: a review of service system involvement and unmet needs in the U.S.
- Authors:
- ZAJAC Kristyn, SHEIDOW Ashli J., DAVIS Maryann
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 56, 2015, pp.139-148.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
A significant number of young people involved with the juvenile justice system are considered transition age youth (i.e., 16–25 years of age). This review aimed to summarise the specific needs of transition age youth with mental health conditions involved with the juvenile justice system, identify the multiple service systems relevant to this group, and offer recommendations for policies and practice. A comprehensive search strategy was used to identify and synthesise the literature. Findings highlight the lack of research specific to transition age youth. The review therefore also summarises relevant research on justice-involved adolescents, with a focus evaluating its potential relevance in the context of the unique milestones of the transition age, including finishing one's education, setting and working towards vocational goals, and transitioning from one's family of origin to more independent living situations. Existing programs and initiatives relevant to transition age youth with mental health conditions are highlighted, and nine specific recommendations for policy and practice are offered. (Edited publisher abstract)
Across the wire: veterans, mental health and vulnerability
- Author:
- FOSEY Matt
- Publisher:
- Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 20p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This paper explores what is known from the published literature about the mental health of people who have served in the armed forces, about the links between mental health and alcohol use in service personnel, and about veterans in the criminal justice system. There appears to be a specific group of people whose needs are not met fully on discharge. This group mainly consists of single young men, with difficulties in adjusting to change, poor social skills and limited basic education, who leave the services early. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not the most common mental health problem experienced by veterans. Depression, anxiety and alcohol abuse are far more prevalent, especially among young men leaving the services early. Veterans are less likely to go to prison than the general population. They are reported to comprise approximately 3.5% of the total prison population, which is about 20% fewer veterans in prison compared with a similarly matched non-veteran population. The paper concludes with a number of recommendations.
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).
A narrative review of mental health support for people during transition from incarceration to community: the grass can be greener on the other side of the fence
- Authors:
- SMITH-MERRY Jennifer, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 28(2), 2019, pp.189-197.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Background: Despite significant need for mental health services targeting the requirements of inmates transitioning into the community there is little research about successful recovery-oriented or person-centred transition programs. Aims: This systematic narrative review brings together existing evidence to inform policymakers and practitioners about current practice in transition support, and barriers and facilitators of effective practice. Method: We carried out a systematic narrative review of recovery-oriented or person-centred mental health support programs supporting transition from incarceration to the community. Results were obtained from a systematic search of Medline, PubMed and Scopus databases. Results: We found 23 papers which met the paper inclusion criteria along with four other papers which were identified incidentally. Conclusions: Identified barriers to the implementation of effective transition support programs are: administrative problems leading to ineffective in-reach into correctional facilities or untimely support, lack of support for immediate needs meaning that inmates deprioritise their mental health needs, a lack of ongoing program resources and poor communication between correctional facilities and mental health services. Enablers for transition reflect the inverse of these barriers, alongside other successful strategies including medical home models, regionalised programs, programs which target connections with primary care, nurse-led patient-centred health programs and peer support initiatives. (Edited publisher abstract)
Psychosocial approaches for individuals with schizophrenia in correctional and forensic psychiatric settings: a rapid review
- Authors:
- DUMONT Mathieu, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Practice, 20(3), 2018, pp.152-166.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify the psychosocial approaches that have been studied and for which positive outcomes have been reported for individuals with schizophrenia in correctional and forensic psychiatric settings. Design/methodology/approach: A rapid review of the literature was undertaken. A search was conducted on MEDLINE and PsycNET electronic databases. Each identified approach was analyzed to define their types and components. Findings: In total, 24 studies pertaining to 18 different psychosocial approaches were identified. Half of the studies used a quasi-experimental design with control group. Most frequent outcomes reported were improvements in knowledge about illness and problem solving. Seven studies reported positive outcomes related to issues more specific to this population (violence, aggression, and recidivism). Approaches associated with these studies used mainly traditional cognitive behavior therapy and cognitive remediation. The focus was on neurocognition, social cognition, social skills, emotion management and problem solving. Practical implications: This rapid review may enlighten clinical settings on psychosocial approaches for which positive outcomes have been reported with individuals with schizophrenia in correctional and forensic psychiatric settings. The picture obtained supports the idea of using integrated rehabilitation approaches that cover the aforementioned intervention focuses with this population. Originality/value: A significant contribution of the rapid review is based on the analysis of the psychosocial approaches identified. This process offers a closer look at the nature and content of the approaches used according to the outcomes reported. (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding the whole family: the role of families in the lives of people with severe and multiple disadvantage
- Authors:
- GOOD Frances, MARRIOTT Christina
- Publisher:
- Revolving Doors Agency
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 42
- Place of publication:
- London
This literature review looks at the role of families in supporting and inhibiting positive outcomes for individuals with severe and multiple disadvantage. It is the third in a series of reviews on severe and multiple disadvantage funded by the Lankelly Chase Foundation. The paper uses a life-course approach, exploring the role of the family in prevention and early intervention; intervention and treatment; and the maintenance of recovery. It focuses on five areas of disadvantage: criminal behaviour, substance misuse, mental illness, homelessness and domestic violence and abuse. It refers to examples of interventions throughout. The review highlights both positive and negative contributions of families for those recovering from severe and multiple disadvantage. For some individuals families support and unconditional love was seen as critical in sustaining recovery and protecting them from further risk. For others, families were seen as contributing to criminal behaviours and addiction due to punitive and mistrustful attitudes which could leave individuals isolated. There is also additional risk of a cyclical effect of one family member facing SMD disadvantage, impacting the development of disadvantages in the life of another family member. The review highlights the need for the negative influences a family can have on an individual facing SMD to be considered in the formation of policy and practice and for services to look at the multiplicity of issues individuals face. (Edited publisher abstract)
Access to independent advocacy: an evidence review
- Authors:
- TOWNSLEY Ruth, MARRIOTT Anna, WARD Linda
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office for Disability Issues
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- 167p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This review sets out to investigate the nature and extent of evidence relating to independent advocacy for disabled people at risk of losing choice and control in four specific situations: during transition to adulthood; when the children of disabled parents are subject to safeguarding procedures; when entry to residential care is a possibility; when disabled people are victims or alleged perpetrators of anti-social behaviour. In doing so, it describes and evaluates evidence about the need, costs and benefits associated with independent advocacy. The final section summarises the state of the evidence base currently available and the gaps therein, and suggests what additional research is needed to further our knowledge in this field.