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1 – 2 of 2Kelly Rayner, Harry Wood, Nigel Beail and Maninder Kaur Nagra
This review seeks to systematically review studies where personality disorder has been explored as a descriptive or possible predictive factor in offending behaviour in people…
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Purpose
This review seeks to systematically review studies where personality disorder has been explored as a descriptive or possible predictive factor in offending behaviour in people with an intellectual disability. The papar aims to discuss this issue.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic search of several databases was conducted and 15 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review.
Findings
Methodological limitations and problems in accurate diagnosis within this client group preclude firm conclusions being reached.
Originality/value
It is concluded that further research should be conducted, with particular attention paid to the conceptualisation and assessment of personality disorder.
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Ruth Howard, Emma Phipps, Jane Clarbour and Kelly Rayner
People with learning disabilities (LD) often lack necessary support in navigating and coping within the Criminal Justice System (CJS). The purpose of this paper is to explore…
Abstract
Purpose
People with learning disabilities (LD) often lack necessary support in navigating and coping within the Criminal Justice System (CJS). The purpose of this paper is to explore their experiences, from their own perspective, and identify the supports which need to be implemented.
Design/methodology/approach
Focus groups were held with nine patients in a forensic LD service, discussing their experiences and support needs within the CJS. Template analysis was undertaken on the transcripts.
Findings
Four themes were identified: negative feelings, professional attitudes, suitability of the CJS, and supports needed.
Practical implications
This research demonstrates the valuable opinions to be obtained from offenders with LD on their experiences and needs. Implications for the CJS include a need for further awareness, training, and expertise to work effectively with people with LD. Participant perspectives also highlight the importance of consistent liaison and diversion schemes, and indicate that CJS services may have something to learn from healthcare settings.
Originality/value
Previous knowledge of offenders with LD overlooked the perspective of the service user. This research has given this group a voice, and has benefited from their insight. This is a timely piece of research in the current landscape of the CJS, and so these findings may be of practical value to the implementation of supports, particularly the liaison and diversion schemes.
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