Treatment effectiveness for offenders with autism spectrum conditions: a systematic review

Melvin, Clare; Langdon, Peter E.; Murphy, Glynis H.

doi:10.1080/1068316x.2017.1324027

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“…Both published evaluations (Phase 1) and survey responses (Phase 2) regarding individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) were excluded from the current study as the presence of an IDD is considered to be an additional responsivity factor that needs to be accounted for in treatment programs. Consequently, interventions for individuals with IDD are often 'adapted' to meet the literacy, social and cognitive needs of this group to ensure their accessibility (Melvin, Langdon, & Murphy, 2017;Keeling & Rose, 2006;Williams, Wakeling, & Webster, 2007). As a result, this group are often examined separately to those who do not have an IDD.…”

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What is the Evidence for Offense-Specific Group Treatment Programs for Forensic Patients?

Mallion

Tyler

Miles

2020

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

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Evidence based practice (EBP) advocates that treatments offered to patients should be empirically supported and effective. Group-based treatment is offered in forensic mental health services as a way of assisting forensic patients (FPs) to address their offending behavior. However, little research exists examining how research and practice are integrated in these interventions, consistent with the principles of EBP. This study examined the utilization and evaluation of offence-specific group treatment programs with FPs, with a specific focus on interventions for substance misuse, sexual offending, firesetting, and violent offending. The results highlight that despite frequent use of offence-specific group interventions for FPs in UK forensic mental health services, evaluation is lacking regarding both published evaluations and through routine clinical practice. To ensure consistency with principles of EBP, recommendations are made surrounding the implementation of routine evaluations (e.g., follow-up studies) of offence-specific group treatment programs with FPs.

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Section: Methods and Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

What is the Evidence for Offense-Specific Group Treatment Programs for Forensic Patients?

Mallion

Tyler

Miles

2020

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health

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“…It is important to emphasise in any discussion of ASD and offending that individuals with ASD are not more likely to carry out offending behaviours compared to the general population (e.g., Mouridsen et al, 2008). However, research has indicated some of the ASD symptomology which can contribute to a variety of offending behaviour (e.g., Baron-Cohen, 1988;Everall & Lecouteur, 1990;Chesterman & Rutter, 1993;Siponmaa et al, 2001;Barry-Walsh & Mullen, 2004;Schwartz-Watts, 2005;Mouridsen et al, 2008;Ledingham & Mills, 2015;Allely & Creaby-Attwood, 2016;Lazaratou, Giannopoulou, Anomitri, & Douzenis, 2016;Melvin, Langdon, & Murphy, 2017;Allely & Faccini, 2018;Allely, 2019). For example, there is a growing number of studies which have explored the core features of ASD which may contribute to inappropriate sexual behaviours.…”

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Contributory role of autism spectrum disorder symptomology to the viewing of indecent images of children (IIOC) and the experience of the criminal justice system

Allely

2020

JIDOB

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Purpose Allely and Dubin (2018) and Allely et al. (2019) have emphasised that there are a range of innate vulnerabilities in many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are charged with the viewing of indecent images of children (IIOC). Currently, the association between ASD and the viewing of IIOC is poorly recognised and understood both by the general public and clinical and legal professionals. Design/methodology/approach This is a detailed case study exploring the contributory role of ASD symptomology in the viewing of IIOC. In this case study, the experience of the criminal justice system is also explored. Findings It is hoped that this case study will provide insight into and understanding of the association and raise awareness of the need to consider this at all stages of the criminal justice system, including in sentencing decisions. It will also more effectively inform the development of appropriate preventative strategies and timely interventions. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first detailed case study which explores the contributory role of ASD symptomology in the viewing of IIOC in the academic peer-reviewed literature.

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“…Although research suggests that individuals with an ASD in non-forensic contexts benefit from adapted psychological therapies such as social skills interventions, cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness (Gaus, 2007;Spain, O'Neil, Harwood, & Chaplin, 2016), there remains a lack of detailed research into psychological and non-psychological therapies for offenders with an ASD (Melvin Langdon, & Murphy, 2017). As Spain and colleagues (2016) also highlights in a review of non-forensic psychological interventions, there is a need to examine how therapeutic outcomes are assessed with individuals who have an ASD including what formal measures are employed and when, as well as using appropriate comparative data.…”

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Autism spectrum disorders in high secure psychiatric care: a review of literature, future research and clinical directions

Murphy

Allely

2019

AIA

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review available literature targeting the assessment and management of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) admitted to high secure psychiatric care (HSPC). Key areas of examination include the prevalence of ASD in HSPC, how individuals with an ASD differ from other patient groups in clinical and cognitive characteristics, the views of staff regarding patients with an ASD, an exploration of the experiences and quality of life of patients with an ASD, as well as treatment and interventions. Design/methodology/approach A review of the published literature. Findings Although individuals with an ASD comprise a relatively small proportion of the total HSPC cohort, they appear to be over represented relative to the general population prevalence. Several research projects suggest that individuals with an ASD present with difficulties and needs different to other patient groups, as well as being viewed by staff as potentially vulnerable and requiring a different care approach. Individuals with an ASD report both positive and negative aspects to life in HSPC. Practical implications Suggestions are made with regard to how individuals with an ASD might be better managed in HSPC. Following the spirit of various pieces of government legislation such as the Autism Act (2009) and the Equalities Act (2010) the role of a specialist ASD HSPC service is proposed. Originality/value This paper provides a detailed review of the research to date exploring the assessment and management of individuals with an ASD detained in HSPC. It outlines key research findings, highlights limitations with it and provides a personal perspective on future research and clinical targets.

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Treatment effectiveness for offenders with autism spectrum conditions: a systematic review

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Cited by 25 publications

References 68 publications

What is the Evidence for Offense-Specific Group Treatment Programs for Forensic Patients?

What is the Evidence for Offense-Specific Group Treatment Programs for Forensic Patients?

Contributory role of autism spectrum disorder symptomology to the viewing of indecent images of children (IIOC) and the experience of the criminal justice system

Autism spectrum disorders in high secure psychiatric care: a review of literature, future research and clinical directions

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