Am I there yet? The views of people with learning disability on forensic community rehabilitation

Davis, Alana; Doyle, Michael; Quayle, Ethel; O’Rourke, Suzanne

doi:10.1108/jidob-08-2015-0024

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“…A prime focus on not only building connections but also the provision of a positive peer relationship example that enables behaviour change (Knight, 2014). Davis et al's (2015) work with "forensic needs" clients with a learning disability in Scotland identified several themes that speak to the importance of the case work relationship. One major theme was loneliness resulting from difficult family relationships and isolation or disconnection from peer groups.…”

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“…Supporting people in contact with the CJS requires maintaining clear professional boundaries. Davis et al's (2015) research highlights the absence of positive social interactions and a likely lack of positive role modelsboth areas that can be somewhat addressed by positive case work relationships. However, Davies et al note in their research that interviewees felt that the support worker's presence could sometimes inhibit the development of other social connections resulting in greater dependency on formal support.…”

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Supporting justice-involved people with extreme complex needs in the Australian community: a third sector practice perspective

Hanley

Simpson

Tauri

2021

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Purpose This qualitative research aims to explore staff perspectives on working effectively with people with intellectual disability who are in contact with the criminal justice system. Design/methodology/approach Taking a case study approach, staff working for a third sector community organisation were interviewed about the components of effective work with their customers. The staff supported people engaged in the Community Justice Program. Findings Staff consistently described relationship building as the most important part of their work. There were three components to relationship building: the process of relationship building, the elements of a high-quality staff–customer relationship and the staff skills needed to develop a good relationship. Originality/value This paper makes two contributions to the literature. First, it focuses our attention on a third sector organisation supporting people in contact with the justice system as opposed to a formal criminal justice agency. Second, the paper seeks to understand the processes and skills staff deploy to build a high-quality relationship with criminal justice-involved people with intellectual disability.

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Supporting justice-involved people with extreme complex needs in the Australian community: a third sector practice perspective

Hanley

Simpson

Tauri

2021

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“…Davis et al (2015) Am i there yet? The views of people with a learning disability on forensic community rehabilitation Seeking service user feedback, this research article specifically examines the potential for fulfilling individual autonomy and inclusion in line with government specification (ScottishExecutive, 2004; Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act (MHA), 2003) whilst at the same time maintaining risk management strategies.…”

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Contributing factors to providing an effective community-based forensic service for people with a learning disability: a literature review

Wark¹

2019

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Purpose Legislative guidance stipulates that people with a learning disability have the right to receive local provision of personalised support within the least restrictive environment. On these bases there is a growing emphasis on the requirement for local authorities to develop appropriate services for people who are currently in a hospital setting. The purpose of this paper is to examine the literature addressing factors influencing the provision of effective community-based forensic services. Design/methodology/approach The six articles were analysed separately using the evaluation tool – Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose. The six articles used divergent sample groups and employed both qualitative and quantitative methods to collate data. The articles shared a purpose of examining forensic community service provision with an aim to improve services. Findings There were three themes that emerged consistently across the literature these included: balancing risk management vs individual autonomy; multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working; service improvement. There is a growing emphasis on the need to replace long-term hospital placements with specialist, community provision, employing least restrictive methods and positive responses to crisis situations. In this climate, it is crucial that multi-disciplinary agencies from local authority, health and the charitable and private sector continue to work collaboratively on the integration of service provision in order to bring about the development of effective and responsive community services. Research limitations/implications Research limited to peer reviewed and published research papers focusing on the subject of community forensic services with publications specifically made within the time frame of the Transforming Care Agenda. Practical implications This paper looks to examine the practical solutions to providing effective community forensic services for a person with an intellectual disability and makes recommendations for research into improving service specific training for support staff. Social implications Following the Winterbourne View Hospital scandal (BBC One, 2011) instigations were made to make legislative change under the Transforming Care Agenda. Despite a renewed conviction in the rights of people to be a part of their local community without segregation or discrimination, professionals in the field continue to report a failure to reduce numbers of people in long stay hospitals and secure settings. With commissioning under pressure to make these intentions a reality it is a really good time to reflect on practice and evaluate service models to establish the factors that bring about positive outcomes for individuals enabling inclusion within community settings. Originality/value This review will focus on the literature evidencing positive intervention and outcome focussed methods of supporting people with a forensic history in the community. This is an entirely original piece of work analysing peer reviewed and published research.

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Making a difference? Ten years of managing people with intellectual disability and forensic needs in the community

Villiers

Doyle²

2015

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour

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Purpose – Nationally community services for patients with intellectual disability and forensic needs are limited, and research to guide service development for this patient group with highly complex needs is sparse. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of referrals to and case management by the multi-agency Fife Forensic Learning Disability Service (FFLDS), including demographic data, treatment, risk assessments and outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – All referrals received between 2004 and 2014 were reviewed to identify key demographic factors and to clarify the outcome of the referrals. Risks levels and presence of factors related to ongoing risk management were identified. For those accepted, final outcomes were noted. Findings – In total, 145 referrals were received by FFLDS between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2014. Of these 117 were accepted for ongoing case management. In total 106 patients were discharged from FFLDS over the review period, with the vast majority remaining in community settings. Patients were overwhelmingly male, with an age range of 16-79 (mean age of 30). Approximately half of referrals were from criminal justice agencies, and sexual and violent offences predominated. Alcohol and/or illicit substance use was problematic in 49 per cent of patients. Research limitations/implications – FFLDS needs to consider building links with Drug and Alcohol Services, for assistance in developing expertise in managing problematic alcohol and/or illicit substance use. Links with professionals working with female offenders may increase the rate of referral of female patients. Originality/value – Policy and legal frameworks emphasise the need to manage people with learning disabilities and forensic needs in the least restrictive environment possible. This paper provides information on a cohort of forensic patients over a ten-year period, including characteristics and outcomes, to inform the evaluation of these frameworks and the planning of both community and in-patient services for this patient group.

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Am I there yet? The views of people with learning disability on forensic community rehabilitation

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References 33 publications

Supporting justice-involved people with extreme complex needs in the Australian community: a third sector practice perspective

Supporting justice-involved people with extreme complex needs in the Australian community: a third sector practice perspective

Contributing factors to providing an effective community-based forensic service for people with a learning disability: a literature review

Making a difference? Ten years of managing people with intellectual disability and forensic needs in the community

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