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On being in a young offender institution: what boys on remand told a child psychiatrist
- Authors:
- DIMOND C., MISCH P., GOLDBERG D.
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 25(9), September 2001, pp.342-345.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
This research describes the reported experiences of 15- and 16-year-old boys on remand in a young offender institution (YOI) as told to a child psychiatrist. The boys described experiences of institutionalisation, including the deprivation of incarceration and the intimidation of a 'macho-culture', which on occasions verged on the abusive. Their responses are described.
Medium secure forensic psychiatry services: comparison of seven English health regions
- Authors:
- COID Jeremy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 178, January 2001, pp.55-61.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Regional medium secure developments have proceeded unevenly, with wide variations in resources to deliver services. This study compares patients admitted to seven (pre-reorganisation) regional services and styles of serve delivery. It was discovered that un-coordinated development led to under-provision despite high demand. Certain regions prioritised offender patients and did not support local psychiatric services. New standards are required for service specification and resource allocation to redress inequality. Traditional performance measures were of limited usefulness in comparing services.