An exploration of social policy and organizational culture in jail-based mental health services

Cruser, Anges des; Diamond, Pamela M.

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“…Cruser and Diamond (1996) studied a medical health programme at the Harris County Jail in the US. In this case mental health staff were placed into criminal justice settings, and the authors report clear professional differences between their cultures.…”

Section: Dominationmentioning

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Partnership Working and Organisational Culture

Peck

Dickinson

2009

International Perspectives on Health and Social Care

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In discussions of partnership working between health and social care agencies, one issue seems to recur more than any other: culture. Furthermore, it appears simultaneously to be both an aspiration for partnerships (e.g. to change culture) and an obstacle to partnerships (e.g. conflicts rooted in culture). This concurrent recognition of the importance of, and uncertainty about, culture is reflected in the huge volume of writings about culture in an organisational context where the term has many and varied definitions. As Scott and his colleagues (2003b) point out, '[U]nsurprisingly in view of this diverse array of phenomena, little agreement exists over a precise definition of organisational culture, how it should be observed or measured, or how different methodologies can be used to inform routine administration or organisational change' (p. 925). The aim of this chapter is to bring some clarity to discussions of culture in relation to partnership working.Concern about culture in partnerships is not restricted to the public sector. There is compelling evidence from the private sector that culture is also a central issue in the success of alliances, mergers and acquisitions in the commercial field (see Field and Peck, 2003). Cartwright and Cooper (1996) have examined the cultural characteristics of companies and how these can affect the outcomes of mergers and acquisitions. They argue that the degree of 'cultural fit'can be critical in determining the outcome of a merger or an acquisition; they also suggest that most fail and that poor cultural fit between the new partners -leading to staff experiencing a loss of morale and a loss of commitment -is the main cause. What do we mean by organisational culture?Most accounts of culture assume what Meyerson and Martin (1987) call an integration model. This sees culture as something that organisations possess and which is therefore broadly recognisable and consistent across them. On this view, culture is an influence which promotes integration within organisations (thus two divergent cultures may need to be reconciled when organisations work in partnership) and may be manipulated in relatively predictable ways in order to enhance integration.

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Section: Dominationmentioning

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Partnership Working and Organisational Culture

Peck

Dickinson

2009

International Perspectives on Health and Social Care

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“…Finally, selected conceptual and discursive material was identified as relevant to the review. This includes literature with a specific relevance to the topic of criminal justice (Cruser & Diamond 1996, Crawford 1998, Hughes 2004) or partnership (Hardy et al. 2003, Dickinson 2007, Parrott 2008) or both (Gibbs 1997, Dow 2004, Minogue 2005, Galloway & Seupersad 2008).…”

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“…To date, divergent value systems have not been satisfactorily aligned and little ‘consensus building’ work has been undertaken (Parrott 2008). Further research is required into the ways in which key differences – for example between social and individual theories of crime and subsequent attribution of responsibility – are negotiated by the agencies involved (Cruser & Diamond 1996). It seems likely that, to the extent that current partnerships are working, this is a result of national imposition of joint‐working arrangements and the ‘pragmatism and commonsense of practitioners’ (Minkes et al.…”

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Offender health and social care: a review of the evidence on inter-agency collaboration

Williams

2009

Health &Amp; Social Care in the Community

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The involvement of health and social care agencies in crime reduction partnerships remains key to government strategy despite a growing awareness of the equivocal outcomes of inter-agency working in other settings. This paper reports findings from a literature review designed to assess the extent to which existing crime reduction partnerships have been able to overcome the barriers to joint working. The review focuses in particular on Drug (and Alcohol) Action Teams (D(A)ATs), Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs), Multi-Agency Public Protection-Arrangements (MAPPAs) and Youth Offending Teams (YOTs). A comprehensive review of published and unpublished literature suggests that these bodies have experienced similar difficulties to those highlighted in the broader partnership literature. The review further suggests that differences in ethical and professional outlook may be the most critical of these barriers as well as being the least explicitly addressed by recent government interventions. More work is required to build a consensus regarding the ethical underpinnings and fundamental objectives of partnerships across the care-control divide.

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“…In relation to the perceived impact of services, providers in prisons prioritize some domains (e.g., symptom awareness and management, medication adherence, and institutional functioning) over others (e.g., emotion management, re-entry planning, or criminogenic risks and needs; Bewley & Morgan, 2011). Some acknowledge that harsh environments, institutional goals of containment, and values of obedience may conflict with therapeutic efforts to empower inmates, while impeding collaboration between correctional officers and mental health staff (des Cruser & Diamond, 1996; Kita, 2011; Nurse et al, 2003; Wright, Jordan, & Kane, 2014). Structurally, staffing limitations can hinder care continuity, critical access to clinicians in times of crises, and therapeutic relationships (Nurse et al, 2003; Wright et al, 2014).…”

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“…Despite these barriers, the serious needs of patient-inmates often motivate scholars and practitioners to search and advocate for the potential in correctional psychiatric services. These optimists suggest that, if correctional culture can be shifted and collaboration between correctional and clinical staff promoted, services can address core mental health challenges and aid in successful re-entry (see, e.g., des Cruser & Diamond, 1996; Jordan, 2012; Kita, 2011)…”

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“It’s Not Like Therapy”: Patient-Inmate Perspectives on Jail Psychiatric Services

Jacobs

Giordano

2017

Adm Policy Ment Health

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Jails may serve an important public health function by treating individuals with psychiatric problems. However, scholars debate the service qualities that can best achieve this aim. Some suggest the possibility of comprehensive psychiatric services in jails, while others recommend a narrower focus on basic elements of care (assessments, medication management, and crisis intervention). To date, this debate remains uninformed by service recipients. This qualitative study addresses this gap by illuminating patient-inmate perspectives on jail psychiatric services. Patient-inmate experiences indicate that the jail environment is incongruent with the provision of comprehensive psychiatric services. Thus, program administrators would best serve patient-inmates by strengthening basic services and connections to community-based providers who can provide comprehensive and effective care.

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An exploration of social policy and organizational culture in jail-based mental health services

Cited by 9 publications

References 5 publications

Partnership Working and Organisational Culture

Partnership Working and Organisational Culture

Offender health and social care: a review of the evidence on inter-agency collaboration

“It’s Not Like Therapy”: Patient-Inmate Perspectives on Jail Psychiatric Services

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