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Organisational impact of a forensic education programme
- Authors:
- WALKER Helen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Forensic Practice, 15(3), 2013, pp.218-230.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the organisational impact of the New to Forensic Mental Health education programme, developed for use across all forensic services in Scotland. To date, 267 have been trained as a trainer or mentor; 502 have completed the programme and 375 are yet to complete. The programme is designed to promote self-directed learning and is multi-disciplinary and multi-agency in approach. It includes case studies and problem-based learning relating to patients in a variety of settings, from the community to high secure care. Design/methodology/approach: As part of a larger longitudinal study to assess the value of this New to Forensic Mental Health education programme, organisational impact was assessed using semi-structured interviews with (n=13) senior staff working in forensic services. Participants were purposively selected for interview. Findings: Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis, which revealed three themes: “Acquiring knowledge: what you learn and how you learn”, “Developing skills” and “Shift in attitudes and behaviour”. The results demonstrate the positive impact the programme has had at an organisational level and what changes can occur when staff become more knowledgeable, skilful and confident. The implications for practice, along with the limitations of the study, are discussed. One of the weaknesses of this type of analysis is that it is always dependent on the analyst's interpretation, and is thus the product of that person's bias, filters or prejudices. Originality/value: This evaluation is one of the limited few that explore organisational impact of an education programme. (Publisher abstract)
Diversion from prosecution to psychiatric care
- Authors:
- DUFF Peter, BURMAN Michele
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Scottish Office. Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 70p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Looks at how psychiatric diversion works in Scotland.
Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity among remand prisoners in Scotland
- Authors:
- DAVIDSON Mark, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 167, October 1995, pp.545-548.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Determining the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among remand populations has been made a priority in England and Wales. Differences in legal process and psychiatric services in Scotland make similar research there important. Demographic data were collected on 389 prisoners, the Clinical Interview Schedule was completed and cognitive function assessed. The prevalence of major psychiatric disorder was low. Less severe symptoms were more common. The sample was of average IQ, but low educational attainment. Reported drug more common. The sample was of average IQ, but low educational attainment. Reported drug abuse was high. Few of those interviewed required hospital care, but other symptoms and drug-related problems may place heavy demands on prison medical and psychiatric services.
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)
Am I there yet? The views of people with learning disability on forensic community rehabilitation
- Authors:
- DAVIS Alana, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, 6(3/4), 2015, pp.148-164.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Previously, diversion from the criminal justice system for people with learning disability and serious forensic needs in Scotland meant hospitalisation. More recently new legislation has meant that community-based rehabilitation is possible for this group. The purpose of this paper is to qualitatively explore the views of people with learning disabilities subject to these legal orders. This is both a chance to work in partnership to improve services and also to make the voices of this potentially vulnerable group heard. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten participants subject to a community-based order. All participants were male. Ages, index behaviour, and time spent on order varied. The data was transcribed and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings: The main themes which emerged from the data were a taste of freedom, not being in control, getting control back, loneliness, and feeling like a service user. Participants described positives about community-based rehabilitation but also a number of negatives. Practical implications: Participant accounts suggest that the current community rehabilitation model has some shortcomings which need to be addressed. Suggestions are made for improvements to the current model relating to: achieving clarity over the role of support staff and pathways out of the system; increasing opportunities for service users to voice concerns; empowering staff teams via extensive training and supervision; and directly addressing internalised stigma to promote community integration. (Edited publisher abstract)
Beyond bars: Scotland's Prison Service has worked with public health officials to find out how best to handle mental health problems from anxiety to psychosis
- Author:
- COSH Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, November 2009, pp.15-16.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
Reports on a joint project by the Scottish Prison Service and the Scottish Public Health Network to deliver a mental health patient pathway for prisoners. The research was based on interviews with prisoners and prison staff, discussions with prison mental health teams and a literature review, and was overseen by an advisory board. Areas of good practice were identified and examined. The resulting document identifies eight steps which comprise the pathway for supporting prisoners experiencing emotional distress of mental health problems.
The inappropriate adult
- Author:
- WILLIAM John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 22(1), 2000, pp.43-57.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Appropriate adults are supposedly a safeguard for vulnerable detainees, whether they are children or adults. This article argues that their role is unclear. Custody officers are responsible for calling appropriate adults, but often fail to do so. They mistakenly pass responsibility to police surgeons, who confuse fitness to plead with the need for an appropriate adult. Argues for better guidance to assist custody officers in identifying mental disorder. The author uses Scotland as a example of good practice, which has a more 'professionalised' and inter-agency approach.
Evaluation of an offending behaviour programme with a mentally disordered offender population
- Authors:
- DONNELLY John P, SCOTT Moira F.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 1(4), December 1999, pp.25-32.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article evaluates a programme to address offending and antisocial behaviours from a cognitive/problem-solving angle. Recommendations for future practice are outlined.
Social work law in Scotland
- Authors:
- FABB Janet, GUTHRIE Thomas G
- Publisher:
- Butterworths
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 341p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Provides a clear outline of the legal framework within which social work operates in Scotland and is aimed primarily at those with no previous knowledge of the law. Begins with a general introduction to legal terminology and procedure and goes on to discuss different areas of law, including: housing, benefits, debt recovery, and discrimination. Also takes into account the Children(Scotland)Act 1995. Concludes with a chapter on professional responsibility and accountability.
A review of the research literature on serious violent and sexual offenders
- Authors:
- CONNELLY Clare, WILLIAMSON Shanti
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Executive. Central Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 125p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
Aims to provide a summary of current and recent UK and international literature on the sentencing of dangerous offenders and the subsequent management of these offenders, whether in hospital or prison settings, and upon release into the community. The research is divided by country, split up into those who use a community protection approach, those who use a clinical approach, and other jurisdictions. It concludes with an examination of the issue of compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights.