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Positive psychology and forensic clients: applications to relapse prevention in offending behaviour interventions
- Authors:
- GREDECKI Neil, TURNER Polly
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 11(4), November 2009, pp.50-59.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Noting that positive psychology has a number of potential implications for working with forensic clients and the delivery of therapy and relapse prevention blocks, this paper explores the potential application of positive psychology literature to offending behaviour interventions, focusing on the process of relapse prevention and self-management within the framework of the Self-Regulation Model of the Relapse Process. It looks at positive traits and qualities, including optimism and resilience, and barriers to enhancing positive traits and emotions, and concludes that relapse prevention models introduce clients to the process of the relapse while some other models enhance life goals that support the change process with a focus on the client's achievements and strengths, and that facets of positive psychology provide opportunities for clients to develop their relapse prevention skills with the potential to enhance clients' abilities to manage the situations that may take them closer to relapse and offending.
Deprofessionalization or postprofessionalization? Reflections on the state of social work as a profession
- Authors:
- RANDALL Glen E., KINDIAK Darlene H.
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Health Care, 47(4), 2008, pp.341-354.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Recent discussion of the state of social work has focused on worries about de-professionalisation in the wake of increasing demands for public accountability or excessive managerial control. This paper looks at literature on professionalisation and professional decline and looks at the emergence in Canada of a new role for social workers that crosses the boundaries between clinical, managerial and legal aspects of client care in the area of mental health forensics. The role of Clinical Legal Coordinator in addressing the issues raised by mentally ill people accused of serious crimes is, it is argued, indicative of the emergence of a new professional role for social workers.
Rehabilitation frameworks in forensic mental health
- Authors:
- ROBERTSON Peter, BARNAO Mary, WARD Tony
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 16(6), November 2011, pp.472-484.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This review examines the current rehabilitation approaches to forensic mental health care and the theoretical frameworks that underpin them. The key features of rehabilitation theory are outlined, and it is considered how these features might be used to inform a critical analysis of models of forensic rehabilitation. A literature search was carried out for publications between October 1999 and October 2010 on rehabilitation approaches used in forensic mental health, and the retrieved publications were categorised according to their apparent theoretical orientation. On this basis, 3 broad approaches to forensic mental health assessment and treatment were identified: Risk-Needs-Responsivity models; therapeutic models targeting individual psychopathologies; and strength-based models. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach are considered with reference to the degree to which they conform to the key features of rehabilitation theory. Following a review of each model, the article concludes that strength-based approaches have theoretical and practical advantages over the other 2 rehabilitation frameworks. An outline of the Good Lives Model is provided as an example of a strength-based rehabilitation model suitable for use in forensic mental health settings.
Understanding personality disorders: your guide to today’s mental health issues
- Author:
- BURNS Tom
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, July 2010, pp.21-23.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The understanding, identification, assessment and treatment of people with a personality disorder remains an area where there is little theoretical agreement and a relative paucity of comprehensive and useful research and data. This briefing paper describes this patient group, highlights some of the challenges in trying to engage with these individuals, and provides some messages about organising services to best meet their needs. People with a personality order rarely belong to any single category of disorder, but into one of 3 broad clusters: cluster A (‘odd or eccentric’); cluster B (‘dramatic, emotional or erratic’); or cluster C (‘anxious or fearful’). The article provides advice for staff working with patients with personality disorders and considers the best methods of treatment. It also looks at personality disorders in offenders, as 66% of the prison population suffer from a personality disorder as opposed to 5.3% of the general population. The article concludes that the needs of people with a personality disorder are diverse and complex, which puts wide ranging and challenging demands on health and social care professionals.
Forensic nursing research: how far we've come
- Authors:
- KETTLES Alyson McGregor, WALKER Helen G.W.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 9(4), December 2007, pp.35-44.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The nature and problems of forensic nursing research are presented and discussed. The background to and current state of forensic nursing research are described. Some differences between the nature of forensic psychiatry, psychological and forensic nursing research are identified. The article concludes with some discussion of the strategic direction required for further development.
Offender mental health care pathway
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH IN ENGLAND
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 26p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This care pathway document lays down valuable best practice templates to guide providers and commissioners on mental health services for those involved in the criminal justice system. It is based on the best evidence currently available, sourced from both literature and innovative clinical practice.
First steps to work: a study at Broadmoor Hospital
- Author:
- SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
- Publisher:
- Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 5p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Experience of real work can help people in Broadmoor to get back their self-esteem and prepare for life in the community. First Steps to Work shows that patients at the special hospital gained in skills and confidence after participating in a business run for and by patients and supported by the First Step Trust. The study concludes that people with mental health problems in even the most secure hospitals and prisons should have the opportunity to do real work. It not only helps them to get ready for life in the community but assists in their recovery from mental ill health by boosting their self-esteem and increases their ability to take responsibility for themselves and others and to work as a member of a team.
In place of fear?: the Mental Health Act Commission eleventh biennial report 2003-2005
- Author:
- MENTAL HEALTH ACT COMMISSION
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 448p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Based upon the Mental Health Act Commission's (MHAC) visits to detained psychiatric patients in all hospitals in England and Wales between 2003-2005, the report sets out the MHAC's observations and concerns about current and future mental health care involving compulsion. It calls for measures to break the 'circles of fear' that may contribute to avoidable use of coercion in mental health services. One of the questions raised by the authors is whether "all inpatient mental health services provide their patients with acceptable levels of security, care, or a sense of someone who matters." The report goes on to discuss aspects of the use of present mental health powers in relation to civil detention and police powers, and includes an extended discussion on the detention of mentally disordered offenders. It provides analysis of deaths of detained patients; seclusion incidents notified to the Commission; and Second Opinion activity during this period.
National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness. Annual report: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. October 2017
- Author:
- NATIONAL CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRY INTO SUICIDE AND HOMICIDE BY PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 132
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Presents data and analysis on suicide, homicides and sudden unexplained deaths in the UK between 2005 and 2015, focusing on mental health. As well as providing data for the individual countries of the UK, it also provides UK-wide data for suicide in people with eating disorders, autism spectrum disorders, people living with dementia, carers and members of the armed forces. The report also makes recommendations for clinical practice to improve safety in mental health care. Key findings show that there were 1,538 patient suicides in the UK in 2015. Northern Ireland has the highest general population suicide rate, while the rates in the other countries have fallen. There have also been downward trends in the number of suicides by patients recently discharged from hospital in England and Scotland; and suicide by mental health in-patients. Messages to improve mental health care include a renewed emphasis on suicide prevention on in-patient wards; for services to build on the recent fall in suicide following discharge from in-patient care; and for a greater focus on alcohol and drug misuse as a key component of risk management in mental health care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Prosecuting inpatient violence: perceptions of staff, patients and others in a women's enhanced medium secure service
- Author:
- JANICKI Nicholas
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 11(4), November 2009, pp.27-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In the context of the prevalence of violent incidents in the mental health system, this paper looks at the perceptions of both staff and patients about the involvement of the criminal justice system as a response to physical assaults committed by patients, focusing on the viewpoints of staff and patients in a women's enhanced medium secure service. The study used a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods, with semi-structured interviews of 18 participants from three separate groups (patients, nursing staff, and other professionals), and an analysis of incident report forms and police reports. The author reports on findings concerning the nature of physical assaults, how assaulting behaviour affects morale, how the police should be involved, and benefits to be gained from pursuing prosecutions. The conclusions were that the majority of respondents perceived the involvement of the criminal justice system as crucial to maintaining high levels of morale among patients and practitioners, as well as assisting in deterring patients from committing subsequent assaults; however, the police reports studied show that no convictions for violent behaviour had been obtained, illustrating the reluctance of the police and the Crown Prosecution Service to prosecute inpatients.