Training probation officers in case formulation for personality disordered offenders

Brown, Sue; Beeley, Chris; Patel, Gita; Völlm, Birgit

doi:10.1002/cbm.2006

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“…Evaluations of the core community service have shown that offender managers value their training in managing complex behaviour, rates of recall are reduced and compliance of offenders can be increased. In addition, research has shown that better understanding of offenders through psychological formulation has led to offenders accessing services where previously they were at an impasse (Brown et al, ; Bruce et al, ; Clark and Chuan, ; Minoudis et al, 2012a, 2012b, 2013). These studies are small, do not have robust control groups and ultimately do not measure the two main outcomes of reduced reoffending and improved psychological well‐being.…”

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A joint NHS and NOMS offender personality disorder pathway strategy: A perspective from 5 years of operation

Skett¹,

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Barton³

2017

Criminal Behav Ment Health

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A joint NHS and NOMS offender personality disorder pathway strategy: A perspective from 5 years of operation

Skett¹,

Goode

Barton³

2017

Criminal Behav Ment Health

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“…research has also shown that knowledge of PD may lead to a more empathetic attitude towards this group, at least in nursing staff (e.g. Bowers, McFarlane, Kiyimba, Clark, & Alexander, 2000), though this finding was not replicated in Probation staff (Brown, Patel, Beeley, & Völlm, 2015). Furthermore, the possible benefits of identifying offenders' PD and mental health problems before very serious offences are committed may not be realised if training is given to OMs who only work with high-harm offenders.…”

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“…A study by Minoudis et al (2013) found no significant improvement in the OMs' ability to carry out CF following training. A study by the authors (Brown, Patel, Beeley and Völlm, 2015), which involved training of significantly longer duration than that provided by Minoudis et al (2013), found that OMs can be taught to provide some level of CF, although whether such formulations are at an appropriate standard remained unclear. Thus, the evidence base around OMs' ability to acquire CF skills is mixed.…”

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The implementation of case formulation by probation officers: service user and carer views

Brown

Völlm

2016

The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology

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IntroductionThe recent UK Government strategy relating to personality-disordered (PD) offenders -the Offender Personality Disorder (OPD) pathway -heralds a shift in the management of offenders who are deemed as posing a high risk of high harm to others (Department of Health, 2011;Joseph & Benefield, 2010). The OPD pathway involves the early identification of these offenders (including through a PD Screen in the electronic Offender Assessment System, OASys) and the subsequent provision of a case formulation (CF) by the Offender Manager (OM) 1 -in consultation with a psychologist -in order to develop a pathway plan. ABSTRACT Background:The recent UK Government strategy on high-risk offenders with personality disorders (PD) proposes improved identification of this group, assessment of their treatment needs through case formulation (CF) and the subsequent provision of treatment pathways. Little is known about service user and carer views on this strategy. Aims/Hypotheses: This study sought to identify the views of personality-disordered (PD) offenders and carers on the proposed role of Probation staff in CF. Methods: Three focus groups were carried out, two with service users and one with carers, with a total of 10 participants overall. Results: Five themes emerged: 'power' , 'conflicting roles' , 'trust' , 'building a relationship through consistency of care' and 'hope and possibility' . Conclusions/Practical implications: Offenders and carers were sceptical regarding the proposed role of Offender Manager (OMs) in CF and this could pose a potential barrier to the successful implementation of the strategy.

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“…Research following the implementation of the OPD pathway has demonstrated a beneficial impact for both probation service staff and service users, however, this has mainly focused on consultation, training and formulation, rather than the impact specifically of reflective practice (Brown et al, 2018; Clark and Chuan, 2016; Davies and O’Meara, 2018; Mapplebeck et al, 2017; McMullan et al, 2014; Ramsden et al, 2014; Shaw et al, 2012). This study aims to explore NPS and NHS staff experience and perception of reflective practice sessions, in the North and South of Tyne clusters and to consider the future allocation of resources within the OPD pathway in this area.…”

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If you want to change the world you have to start with yourself: The impact of staff reflective practice within the Offender Personality Disorder pathway

2020

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The offender personality disorder (OPD) pathway was implemented in 2012 to help improve services for people with personality difficulties within the criminal justice system. The OPD pathway acknowledges the importance of supervision, training and reflective practice for staff working with this client group and such activities have therefore been embedded within this initiative. Despite the research from this pathway identifying benefits to both staff and service users, there is a gap in knowledge about the impact of reflective practice. This study aims, therefore, to increase this knowledge base by exploring staff’s experience and perception of reflective practice as part of the OPD pathway programme. Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were completed with 32 members of National Health Service and National Probation Service staff within offender management teams and approved premises in the North East of England. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data, resulting in the emergence of four key themes relating to the utility of reflective practice sessions. The findings suggest that reflective practice is useful, however, there are some barriers to attending sessions. The findings have implications for service delivery and workforce development within the OPD pathway programme and more widely within NPS.

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Training probation officers in case formulation for personality disordered offenders

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Cited by 16 publications

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A joint NHS and NOMS offender personality disorder pathway strategy: A perspective from 5 years of operation

A joint NHS and NOMS offender personality disorder pathway strategy: A perspective from 5 years of operation

The implementation of case formulation by probation officers: service user and carer views

If you want to change the world you have to start with yourself: The impact of staff reflective practice within the Offender Personality Disorder pathway

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