Females who sexually offend
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, November 2016. Purpose This brief review considers the current knowledge in regard to females who engage in sexually harmful behaviour (HSB). Design/methodology/approach This is a brief paper, reviewing current literature. Findings This paper argues the continual limitations in fully understanding this population. However, it suggests the importance of progressing to discuss patterns of offending as opposed to typologies. Practical implications This argues the importance of effective formulation and consideration of patterns when understanding HSB in females. Origin...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - September 26, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Child sexual exploitation
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, November 2016. Purpose This paper offers an overview of the research to date, including how some findings have informed practice within child care organisations in England and Wales. The challenges of applying this research are considered, along with some of its key limitations. Avenues for future research are proposed, but understanding will only progress further if research is underpinned by appropriate theory. This paper suggests promising theory that could be applied to CSE. There is also a need to consider CSE risk more holistically and not just in relation to the ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - September 26, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
A place to call home: perspectives on offender community reintegration
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, November 2016. Purpose The current research aimed to explore offenders ’ experiences of community reintegration facilitated by a supported housing scheme.
Design/methodology/approach Data were derived from five semi-structured interviews with prolific offenders who were participating in a UK ‘north west housing association’ scheme; a community reintegration programme for offenders released from prison.
Findings Thematic analysis demonstrated four predominant themes, these were: ‘the decision to change’, ‘self-fulfilment’, a place to call h...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - September 26, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
A community forensic team for people with intellectual disabilities
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, November 2016. Purpose This paper explores the characteristics of adults with intellectual disabilities supported by a Community Forensic Learning Disability Team (CFT) and interventions delivered. It discusses the clinical implications of these and examines outcomes such as recidivism.
Design/methodology/approach A retrospective case note review of all 70 service users open to the CFT during June 2013 was carried out, using a structured service evaluation tool. Findings The majority of service users (74.3%) had a mild intellectual disability. Multiple mental hea...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - September 26, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Danger signs: command hallucinations in the D/deaf
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, November 2016. Purpose This paper describes the lack of literature and research on Command Hallucinations (CHs) in D/deaf persons and makes suggestions for assessment, instrument development and research into CHs in D/deaf persons. This is important since it is known that hallucinations are more common in persons with Hearing Impairment (HI) and because CHs are known to be associated not only with distress, but also suicide and homicide. Design/methodology/approach Articles on hallucinations and CHs in D/deaf persons are discussed in the context of existing literature ...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - September 26, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Frozen child: schema therapy for a forensic patient in a service for men with a diagnosis of severe personality disorder
The Journal of Forensic Practice,Volume 18, Issue 4, November 2016. Purpose Schema therapy has gone through various adaptations, including the identification of various schema modes. This paper suggests there may be a further dissociative mode, the ‘frozen child’ mode, which is active for some patients, particularly those that have experienced extreme childhood trauma. Design/methodology/approach The paper is participant observer case study which is based on the personal reflections of a forensic patient who completed a treatment program me which includes schema therapy. Findings The proposed mode, “frozen childâ€...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - September 26, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Case formulation in forensic practice: challenges and opportunities
The Journal of Forensic Practice, < a href="http://emeraldinsight.com/toc/jfp/18/3" > Volume 18, Issue 3 < /a > , August 2016. < br/ > Purpose This paper provides an overview of current practice in forensic case formulation, describing different approaches and discussing some of the practical and ethical issues that routinely arise. The paper further identifies areas where future practice and research might be strengthened. Design/methodology/approach There is only a very small literature to draw upon in reviewing this topic. Therefore a narrative literature review was undertaken, synthesising findings from published,...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - June 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
The impact of coping style, self-efficacy, emotional reaction and resilience on trauma related intrusive thoughts
This study aims to explore the impact of coping style, self-efficacy, resilience and emotional reaction of trauma related intrusions in young offenders. Design/methodology/approach This is a quantitative study using questionnaires. The sample was 152 young offenders in custody who were approached in their residential hall. Upon agreeing to participate they were given 24 hours to complete the questionnaire pack and returned these to the researcher at a designated time and place. Findings Over 90% of the sample indicated at least one traumatic event; 33.6% indicated 8 or more. Number of traumatic events did not impact...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - June 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
An exploration of staff and prisoner experiences of a newly commissioned personality disorder service within a category B male establishment
This study focussed on a small sample of staff and prisoners and their experiences of a newly implemented PDS. In addition, both staff and prisoners volunteered to take part in the study, and therefore may not be a representative sample. Consequently the results cannot be generalised to other establishments or PD services. Practical implications • Staff and prisoner experiences indicate that a multi-disciplinary approach to personality disorder services is desirable and can be effective. & #xD; • Prisoners are gaining experiences of positive therapeutic relationships with staff and hope that their experiences of t...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - June 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
What is effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle in secure psychiatric settings? A review of the evidence for an integrated programme that targets modifiable health risk behaviours
This article provides a synthesis of findings in key areas of behaviour change relevant to improving the physical health of psychiatric patients in secure settings. I t is a co-ordinated and interlinked lifestyle strategy that has applicability to similar services. (Source: Journal of Forensic Practice)
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - June 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Essential elements of treatment and care in high secure forensic inpatient services: an expert consensus study.
The Journal of Forensic Practice, < a href="http://emeraldinsight.com/toc/jfp/18/3" > Volume 18, Issue 3 < /a > , August 2016. < br/ > Purpose The evidence base for what works with forensic patients in high security inpatient settings has typically focused on outcome research and not included clinical expertise from practice-based experience, which is an important facet of evidence based practice. The aim of the current study was to establish whether experts with clinical and / or research experience in this setting could reach consensus on elements of high security hospital services that would be essential to the rehabi...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - June 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Monitoring antipsychotic side effects: a competed audit cycle conducted in a secure hospital
This article describes a completed audit cycle of the assessment and documentation of antipsychotic side effects reported by patients in a secure hospital setting. Design/methodology/approach The initial audit was carried out in 2012. As a result of the findings clinicians were recommended to use a brief structured side effect monitoring guide (the Glasgow Antipsychotic Side-Effect Scale (GASS-m)). The audit was repeated in 2015. Findings Of the 41 patients notes included in the initial audit, for only one (2.4%) was there evidence of a systematic and structured approach to monitoring antipsychotic side effects. In the...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - June 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Procedural justice and frontline policing: the effects of the police complaints system
The Journal of Forensic Practice, < a href="http://emeraldinsight.com/toc/jfp/18/3" > Volume 18, Issue 3 < /a > , August 2016. < br/ > Purpose This paper presents results from a qualitative study exploring the complaints system within New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) in Australia. The stories shared illustrate the impact of the complaints system on officers currently serving in this force. The study reveals how the complaints system impacts on both the working conditions and workplace environment of police officers, as well as impacting on the professional relationships amongst each other. Design/methodology/appr...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - June 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Editorial
The Journal of Forensic Practice, < a href="http://emeraldinsight.com/toc/jfp/18/3" > Volume 18, Issue 3 < /a > , August 2016. < br/ > (Source: Journal of Forensic Practice)
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - June 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
Case formulation in forensic practice: challenges and opportunities
The Journal of Forensic Practice, Volume 18, Issue 3, August 2016. Purpose This paper provides an overview of current practice in forensic case formulation, describing different approaches and discussing some of the practical and ethical issues that routinely arise. The paper further identifies areas where future practice and research might be strengthened. Design/methodology/approach There is only a very small literature to draw upon in reviewing this topic. Therefore a narrative literature review was undertaken, synthesising findings from published, peer-reviewed studies and papers that addressed case formulation in...
Source: Journal of Forensic Practice - June 21, 2016 Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research
