Forensic aspects in people with intellectual disabilities

Chaplin, Eddie

doi:10.1097/01.yco.0000238475.07078.08

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“…Given that hospitalization for someone with ASD carries significant stress and that it will not replace the need for ongoing supports in the community appropriate to autism, it is therefore crucial that planning occurs to prevent hospital admissions. Our finding that the behaviour leading to charges related to focused interests or the individuals' reactions under stress is consistent with larger literature on autism and forensic involvement (Chaplin, 2006; Howlin, 2000; O'Brien, 2002). While a great deal of work has been done on first responders, particularly police (Autism Speaks, 2012), clearly more work needs be done specially with regard to approach, interventions and management of behaviours of identified individuals with ASD in the community.…”

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The clinical profiles of forensic inpatients with intellectual disabilities in a specialized unit

Palucka

Raina

Liu

et al. 2012

Journal of Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour

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PurposeIndividuals with intellectual disability (ID), mental health needs and criminal justice system involvement are likely to be admitted to forensic units; however, not all of those individuals are served in that system. It is, therefore, important to understand the profile of those admitted to non‐forensic specialized units for individuals with ID and mental health issues. This paper aims to address this issue.Design/methodology/approachDemographic, clinical and criminal profiles of individuals discharged over nine years from a specialized dual diagnosis program were reviewed to delineate clinical subgroups.FindingsA total of 20 out of 84 total discharges were identified as having past or current criminal justice system involvement. The most common offence was assault and 60 per cent of these individuals had admissions longer than one year. Subgroups by psychiatric diagnosis differed in their age, legal status, offence history, and length of hospital stay, as well as in therapeutic interventions and discharge process.Research limitations/implicationsThe results suggest that inpatients with ID and criminal justice system involvement present with unique treatment, support and risk management needs based on psychiatric diagnosis. The number of individuals in clinical subgroups was low, thus further research is needed to determine if the observed patterns hold true in bigger samples.Originality/valueThe study delineates the complexity and heterogeneity of treatment and supports needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities and offending behaviour.

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confidence: 91%

The clinical profiles of forensic inpatients with intellectual disabilities in a specialized unit

Palucka

Raina

Liu

et al. 2012

Journal of Learning Disabilities and Offending Behaviour

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“…Palmer & Hollin ). Evidence from UK prison populations suggests that there is a high prevalence of people with learning disabilities within forensic settings (Hayes ; Chaplin ; Bradley ). Sex offences are also over‐represented in the types of crimes committed (Lindsay ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Exploring the Reliability and Validity of theSocial–MoralAwarenessTest

Livesey

Dodd

Pote

et al. 2012

Research Intellect Disabil

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“…In humans, it also figures prominently as a positive symptom in many neuropsychiatric disorders (Chaplin 2006;Steiner et al 2003). One characteristic of aggression is that animals will emit arbitrary responses to earn access to agonistic encounters, indicating that access to aggression can function as positive reinforcement (Cherek et al 1973;De Almeida and Miczek 2002;Fish et al 2002;Thompson 1963).…”

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confidence: 99%