The effects of art therapy on male and female inmates: Advancing the research base

Gussak, David E.

doi:10.1016/j.aip.2008.10.002

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“…Of those rated moderate, two were down-graded from high due to the lack of random allocation to intervention and control groups (Barr et al, 2013;Lynch, Heath, Mathews, & Cepeda, 2012), two were down-graded due to being defined as pilot studies and therefore at risk of bias despite the confidence intervals being sufficiently precise (Messina, Calhoun, & Warda, 2012;Zlotnick, Johnson, & Najavits, 2009). Another two were down-graded due to the imprecision of results (Bradley & Follingstad, 2003;Gussak, 2009). Valentine and Smith (2001) was down-graded to moderate to reflect the risk of selection bias.…”

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Interventions with women offenders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of mental health gain

Bartlett¹,

Jhanji

White³

et al. 2014

The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology

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Currently, a conjunction of policy, legislative change in health and social care and the criminal justice system, combined with funding for innovative services make it opportune to assess the evidence base for interventions with women offenders. Women offenders have a distinctive criminological, health and social profile and a gender specific approach to their difficulties is advocated. This systematic review and meta-analysis focus on mental health gain in adult women offenders in forensic health settings, criminal justice institutions and in the community, following therapeutic interventions. Interventions were assessed in terms of specific outcome measures of depression, trauma symptomatology and global mental health status. Comprehensive search strategies yielded 3018 articles, from which we obtained 199 full text articles. Seventeen articles were included in the final review, of which six were excluded from the meta-analysis as there was no comparator group. There is a modest, but increasing, body of evidence for the utility of some interventions, notably those addressing the consequences of earlier trauma, including interventions which also address comorbid substance misuse. This does not amount, to date, to a robust evidence base. Limitations of these studies are discussed and include small sample sizes, their restriction mainly to prison populations and that they were substantially undertaken in the US. Variations in outcome measures follow-up and the difficulties inherent in measuring change in this complex population are also detailed. However, the review delineates definite avenues for further work. To achieve this, those responsible for policy, practice and purchase of services should both be mindful of existing evidence and promote additional, high quality research into interventions which are designed around a coherent, theoretical approach.

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Section: Study Characteristicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Interventions with women offenders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of mental health gain

Bartlett¹,

Jhanji

White³

et al. 2014

The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology

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“…). Finally, there is some evidence to suggest that arts‐based programmes can contribute to the process of ‘primary desistance’ by enhancing prisoners’ internal locus of control and, within this context, encouraging them to take responsibility for their past criminal behaviour (Gussak ).…”

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The Arts of Desistance: Assessing the Role of Arts-based Programmes in Reducing Reoffending

Cheliotis

Jordanoska

2015

The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice

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“…Having an extremely solid methodology and instrumentation, Gussak concluded that art therapy is effective in addressing depression and mood swings of inmates both male and female. When compared to a control group that did not take part in the art therapy sessions, program participants scored significantly higher in depression and mood levels than their counterparts (Gussak, 2009).…”

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The Effectiveness of Arts in Trauma Intervention

Zuch

2015

VURJ

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With many people throughout the world struggling with traumatic experiences often leading to to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), different ways of treating those symptoms have emerged. Expressive arts therapy is the method of utilizing different modalities of art to address specific issues. By framing PTSD and the role of the arts through Abraham Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs," relevant research literature is discussed on the compatibility of the two beyond the level of self-actualization. By looking at three populations with high PTSD rates -refugees, victims of sexual violence, and incarcerated individuals -different art interventions are discussed along with their effectiveness. The literature review found that using the arts is effective among PTSD populations, especially as an enhancer of regular therapy. Several recommendations for further research are given, including the creation of a suitable measurement tool that effectively captures both the quantitative results with qualitative results in addition to ensuring culturally competent therapies.

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The effects of art therapy on male and female inmates: Advancing the research base

Cited by 58 publications

References 19 publications

Interventions with women offenders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of mental health gain

Interventions with women offenders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of mental health gain

The Arts of Desistance: Assessing the Role of Arts-based Programmes in Reducing Reoffending

The Effectiveness of Arts in Trauma Intervention

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