A study of recidivism among offenders with an intellectual disability

Klimecki, Megan R.; Jenkinson, Jo; Wilson, Linda

doi:10.1080/07263869400035241

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“…The researchers concluded that sex offenders may have 10 times the percentage with IQ scores below 70 when compared to the normal population (Guay et al, 2005). This finding has more generally been confirmed with other research that has indicated that sex offenders have lower IQs than non-sex offenders (Cantor, Blanchard, Robichaud, & Christensen, 2005), and this group are also at a greater risk of recidivism (Klimscki, Jenkinson, & Wilson, 1994). Research has also begun to examine the emotional intelligence of adolescent sex offenders, with preliminary research indicating this group score higher on aggression and are less clear about their own feelings and have a reduced capacity to manage unpleasant moods (Moriaty, Stough, Literary review of a vulnerable group Tidmarsh, Eger, & Dennison, 2001).…”

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The relationship between lower intelligence, crime and custodial outcomes: a brief literary review of a vulnerable group

Freeman

2012

Vulnerable Groups & Inclusion

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The relationship between lower intelligence, crime and custodial outcomes: a brief literary review of a vulnerable group

Freeman

2012

Vulnerable Groups & Inclusion

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“…Two final studies in this section investigate the outcome of prison regimes in the UK (Daskalou, 2001) and in Australia (Klimecki, Jenkinson, & Wilson, 1994). Whilst some might argue that prison does not attempt to provide any therapeutic intervention, rehabilitation is part of the mandate of most prison systems.…”

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The effectiveness of treatment for male sex offenders with learning disabilities: A review of the literature

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Rose²

2004

Journal of Sexual Aggression

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Background. A variety of research designs have been employed to explore the efficacy of the wide range of interventions for sex offenders with learning disabilities. This paper reviews these studies to consider the efficacy of such treatments. Methods. Computerized searches and less formal literature gathering led to the identification of 31 studies that reported outcome. Results. Many of the studies are methodologically flawed through failure to use a control group, small sample size, variations in inclusion criteria and definitions of learning disabilities and sexual offending, and lack of standardized outcome measures. Some credible studies have found better and more durable attitudinal change with treatment lasting at least two years. Conclusion. It is suggested that this area of work has still to establish a rigorous evidence base. The review concludes with some suggestions for future research and a consideration of the continued importance of this research.

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“…Linhorst, McCutchen, and Bennet (2003) followed up 252 convicted offenders with ID who had completed a case management community programme and found that 25% who had completed the programme were rearrested within 6 months and 43% of those who dropped out were rearrested during the same period. Klimecki, Jenkinson, and Wilson (1994) reported re-offending rates in previous prison inmates with ID, 2 years after their release. They found that overall, re-offending rates were 41.3%, with higher rates for less serious offences.…”

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Adaptations and Developments in Treatment Programmes for Offenders with Developmental Disabilities

Lindsay

2009

Psychiatry, Psychology and Law

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This article reviews the development and evaluation of treatment programmes for offenders with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID). Prevalence studies have shown that a significant percentage of individuals in the criminal justice system have ID and that around 50% of those individuals, if untreated, will go on to re-offend. Over the past 15-20 years, adaptations have been made to assessments that are relevant to offending issues. These include assessments for anger and aggression, a range of psychiatric symptoms, sexual offending and criminal thinking. Generally, the results have been positive, with assessments showing good reliability, internal consistency and the integrity of the factor structures. Adaptations to treatment methods include simplification of communication and the methods of cognitive therapy, alterations in the use of recording and assessment techniques and promoting motivation in participants. A review of a range of treatment interventions showed that successful case studies have been reported in the fields of anger and violence, inappropriate sexual behaviour, fireraising and social problem-solving/criminal thinking. Controlled trials have produced robust results in showing the effectiveness of programmes for anger and violence. Controlled comparisons also suggest the effectiveness of sex offender treatment programmes, although the integrity of these studies is not as good as that of the work on anger and violence. In other areas there is a dearth of experimental controlled validation of the effectiveness of programmes. With regard to long-term follow-up, sex offender programmes and anger management programmes have been shown to produce significant reductions in offending up to 12 years after referral.

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A study of recidivism among offenders with an intellectual disability

Cited by 89 publications

References 7 publications

The relationship between lower intelligence, crime and custodial outcomes: a brief literary review of a vulnerable group

The relationship between lower intelligence, crime and custodial outcomes: a brief literary review of a vulnerable group

The effectiveness of treatment for male sex offenders with learning disabilities: A review of the literature

Adaptations and Developments in Treatment Programmes for Offenders with Developmental Disabilities

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