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Understanding weight management in adult secure mental health services: findings from a mixed-methods study in Northern England 了解成人安全心理健康服务中的体重管理：英格兰北部一项混合方法研究的结果

IF 0.7 Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2024-05-10 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-10-2023-0048

Susanna Mills, Eileen Kaner, Sheena Ramsay, Iain McKinnon

Purpose

Obesity and associated morbidity and mortality are major challenges for people with severe mental illness, particularly in secure (forensic) mental health care (patients who have committed a crime or have threatening behaviour). This study aims to explore experiences of weight management in secure mental health settings.

Design/methodology/approach

This study used a mixed-methods approach, involving thematic analysis. A survey was delivered to secure mental health-care staff in a National Health Service (NHS) mental health trust in Northern England. Focus groups were conducted with current and former patients, carers and staff in the same trust and semi-structured interviews were undertaken with staff in a second NHS mental health trust.

Findings

The survey received 79 responses and nine focus groups and 11 interviews were undertaken. Two overarching topics were identified: the contrasting perspectives expressed by different stakeholder groups, and the importance of a whole system approach. In addition, seven themes were highlighted, namely: medication, sedentary behaviour, patient motivation, catered food and alternatives, role of staff, and service delivery.

Practical implications

Secure care delivers a potentially “obesogenic environment", conducive to excessive weight gain. In future, complex interventions engaging wide-ranging stakeholders are likely to be needed, with linked longitudinal studies to evaluate feasibility and impact.

Originality/value

To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to involve current patients, former patients, carers and multidisciplinary staff across two large NHS trusts, in a mixed-methods approach investigating weight management in secure mental health services. People with lived experience of secure services are under-represented in research and their contribution is therefore of particular importance.

目的肥胖及相关的发病率和死亡率是重性精神病患者面临的主要挑战，尤其是在安全（法医）精神健康护理中（犯罪或有威胁行为的患者）。本研究旨在探讨在安全的精神卫生环境中进行体重管理的经验。本研究采用混合方法，包括主题分析。对英格兰北部一家国民健康服务（NHS）精神健康信托机构的安全精神健康护理人员进行了调查。研究结果该调查收到了 79 份回复，开展了 9 个焦点小组和 11 次访谈。我们确定了两个最重要的主题：不同利益相关者群体所表达的截然不同的观点，以及整个系统方法的重要性。此外，还强调了七个主题，即：药物治疗、久坐行为、患者动机、餐饮和替代品、员工角色和服务提供。据作者所知，这是第一项涉及两个大型 NHS 托管机构的现有病人、前病人、护理人员和多学科工作人员的研究，采用混合方法调查安全精神健康服务中的体重管理。在研究中，有安全服务生活经历的人所占比例较低，因此他们的贡献尤为重要。

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Self-harm and aggression in women who committed a criminal offence: a scoping review 刑事犯罪妇女的自我伤害和攻击行为：范围界定审查

IF 0.7 Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2024-04-29 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-01-2024-0002

Laura Khalil, Joao Da Silva Guerreiro

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the current state of the literature on the variables associated with self-harm and aggression in women who committed a criminal offence.

Design/methodology/approach

Studies were identified through online databases, namely, PsycINFO, PubMed, ERIC and EBSCOhost, as well as manual searches of reference lists of the selected studies. The target population included women who committed a criminal offence and have engaged in self-harm and aggressive behaviors during their incarceration, either in correctional institutions or in forensic psychiatric settings.

Findings

Of the 1,178 studies identified, nine met inclusion criteria. The studies were conducted in six different countries and included data from 6360 female participants. Few studies examine self-harm and aggression in women who committed a criminal offence which speaks to the still sparse literature on this topic. This review of the association between self-harm and aggression in women offenders highlights the finding that a small group of women is often involved in both self-harm and aggression. The authors have identified possible psychological factors associated with women engaging in both self-harm and aggression. The findings also reveal a possible connection between types of aggressive behaviors and specific time periods during sentences or stays in forensic psychiatry.

Practical implications

The findings of this scoping review have clinical implications which may be considered by both researchers and the case management teams of women involved in both self-harm and aggression.

Originality/value

Despite the limited number of studies examining self-harm and aggression in women, this scoping review highlights gaps in the literature as well as notable psychological correlates of women who engage in self-harm and aggression.

设计/方法/途径通过在线数据库（即 PsycINFO、PubMed、ERIC 和 EBSCOhost）以及人工检索所选研究的参考文献列表，确定了相关研究。研究对象包括在惩教机构或法医精神病院中犯下刑事罪并在监禁期间有自残和攻击行为的女性。研究结果在已确定的 1,178 项研究中，有 9 项符合纳入标准。这些研究在六个不同的国家进行，包含 6360 名女性参与者的数据。很少有研究对刑事犯罪女性的自残和攻击行为进行研究，这说明有关这一主题的文献仍然很少。这篇关于女性罪犯自残和攻击行为之间关系的综述强调了一小部分女性往往同时参与自残和攻击行为的发现。作者确定了与女性同时进行自我伤害和攻击行为相关的可能心理因素。研究结果还揭示了攻击行为的类型与服刑期间或在法医精神病科住院期间的特定时间段之间可能存在的联系。原创性/价值尽管研究女性自残和攻击行为的研究数量有限，但本范围界定综述强调了文献中的空白以及参与自残和攻击行为的女性的显著心理相关因素。

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‘It is successful, and if it is successful, it reduces crime, and it can make the victims happier’: volunteers’ perceptions of working in restorative justice 它是成功的，如果它是成功的，它就能减少犯罪，并能使受害者更快乐"：志愿者对恢复性司法工作的看法

IF 0.7 Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2024-04-16 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-05-2023-0027

Rosie Kitson-Boyce, Palwinder Athwal-Kooner

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of those volunteering within a restorative justice service thus enabling an insight into their perceptions of the different methods used, their beliefs about restorative justice effectiveness, and its place within the criminal justice system. The study also sought to identify any challenges and positive experiences the participants encountered during their role as volunteers, with volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic explored specifically.

Design/methodology/approach

Data was collected from the participants (n = 5) via semi-structured interviews and analysed using thematic analysis, thus enabling patterns within the experience of the volunteers to be identified.

Findings

A prior understanding and interest in restorative justice was evident within the data, with participants demonstrating a preference for direct, face-to-face mediation. The perceived lack of support from external agencies was discussed along with the role of education in their volunteering experience. Finally, it was acknowledged that although face-to-face practice was deemed the most effective overall, certain practices adopted during COVID-19 enabled aspects of the role to be carried out more efficiently and equally as effectively.

Practical implications

The findings from this study draw out real-world implications, producing tangible action points for restorative justice services. Some tentative suggestions for future practice are outlined.

Originality/value

The volunteers’ role within restorative justice is often overlooked within the literature (Paul and Borton, 2013) and time constraints can add additional barriers to a hard-to-reach population. However, volunteers play a vital role in restorative justice. By exploring and listening to the volunteers’ experience, this study expands an additional strand within the literature in terms of what makes restorative justice effective and the challenges that are faced from a volunteer perspective.

目的本研究的目的是探讨在恢复性司法服务中志愿工作的人员的经历，从而了解他们对所使用的不同方法的看法、他们对恢复性司法有效性的信念以及恢复性司法在刑事司法系统中的地位。这项研究还试图找出参与者在担任志愿者期间遇到的任何挑战和积极经验，并对 COVID-19 大流行期间的志愿服务进行了具体探讨。设计/方法/方法通过半结构式访谈从参与者（n=5）处收集数据，并使用主题分析法进行分析，从而找出志愿者经验中的模式。研究结果在数据中可以明显看出参与者之前对恢复性司法的理解和兴趣，参与者表现出对直接、面对面调解的偏好。他们还讨论了缺乏外部机构支持的问题，以及教育在志愿服务经历中的作用。最后，与会者承认，尽管面对面的做法被认为是最有效的，但 COVID-19 期间采用的某些做法使角色的某些方面得以更有效地执行，而且同样有效。原创性/价值在文献中，志愿者在恢复性司法中的作用常常被忽视（Paul 和 Borton，2013 年），时间限制会给难以接触到的人群增加额外的障碍。然而，志愿者在恢复性司法中发挥着至关重要的作用。通过探索和倾听志愿者的经验，本研究从志愿者的角度出发，在恢复性司法的有效性和面临的挑战方面，拓展了文献的另一个领域。

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An exploration of mock juror experience during the deliberations of a defendant diagnosed with a personality disorder 探讨模拟陪审员在审议被诊断患有人格障碍的被告时的体验

IF 0.7 Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2024-03-01 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-10-2023-0046

Sophie Wootton, Sophia Tkazky, Henriette Bergstrøm

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate how mock jurors’ experiences of deliberations are impacted by the defendant having a personality disorder.

Design/methodology/approach

This study used a qualitative approach to explore mock jurors’ experiences during the deliberations of a fictional defendant, Sarah Priest. Ten participants formed two mock juries, and each mock jury were given two case studies to deliberate. Case study one described Priest as having “Severe Personality Disorder, Borderline Pattern” whereas case study two described Priest as having “Complex Mental Health Problems”. There were no changes to the content of the case studies aside from the change in language used to describe the defendant.

Findings

An inductive thematic analysis identified two main themes relating to juror experience: “Interaction with Other Mock Jurors” and “Language as a Barrier to a Verdict”. Participants constructed that prosocial interactions with other mock jurors in the deliberations helped them make a verdict decision, but some of these interactions led to disagreements between participants due to a wide variation of opinion. Second, the different description of the defendant in each case study were constructed to have made the deliberations and decision-making difficult, but for different reasons. In case study one, a lack of knowledge surrounding BPD was the reason for this difficulty, and in case study two, participants thought that the applicability of diminished responsibility criteria were unclear, making it hard to reach a verdict.

Practical implications

The findings have key implications for the judicial system; common experiences can be identified and recorded to implement procedures to protect jurors from adverse experiences.

Originality/value

There is a lack of studies that have investigated juror experience in the UK, and the few studies available have used a quantitative methodology. The approach taken in the current study is, therefore, unique in a UK context. The findings have key implications for the judicial system; common experiences can be identified and recorded to implement procedures to protect jurors from adverse experiences.

本研究旨在探讨被告患有人格障碍会如何影响模拟陪审员的评议体验。本研究采用定性方法探讨模拟陪审员在评议虚构被告莎拉-普里斯特（Sarah Priest）时的体验。十名参与者组成了两个模拟陪审团，每个模拟陪审团都有两个案例进行评议。案例研究一将普里斯特描述为 "严重人格障碍，边缘型"，而案例研究二则将普里斯特描述为 "复杂的精神健康问题"。除了描述被告的语言有所改变之外，案例研究的内容没有任何变化："与其他模拟陪审员的互动 "和 "语言是作出裁决的障碍"。参与者认为，在审议过程中与其他模拟陪审员的亲社会互动有助于他们做出裁决决定，但其中一些互动导致参与者之间因意见分歧而产生分歧。其次，在每个案例研究中，对被告的不同描述都会给评议和决策造成困难，但原因各不相同。在案例研究一中，缺乏对 BPD 的了解是造成这种困难的原因，而在案例研究二中，参与者认为减轻责任标准的适用性不明确，因此难以作出裁决。因此，本研究采用的方法在英国是独一无二的。研究结果对司法系统有重要影响；可以找出共同经历并记录下来，以实施保护陪审员免受不利经历影响的程序。

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Children and adolescents as perpetrators of stalking: an overview 儿童和青少年作为跟踪骚扰的实施者：概述

IF 0.7 Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2024-02-16 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-09-2023-0045

Ethan Barr, Andrew Newman

Purpose

Stalking is considered a public health priority with a range of adverse outcomes. This paper aims to explore existing literature on children and adolescents as perpetrators of stalking, with a focus on rates of stalking and victim and perpetrator characteristics associated with stalking.

Design/methodology/approach

A review of research where stalking was engaged in by those 18 years old and younger was conducted, where 17 manuscripts met criteria for review.

Findings

This review found a prevalence of young people engaging in stalking of between 5.3% and 36%. Considerations including demographics, typologies, prior relationship characteristics, stalking and pursuit tactics, cyberstalking and a brief consideration of the impact are given.

Practical implications

Literature considering perpetration remains thin, and future research should seek to move towards a widely acceptable definition of stalking, as well as considering effective interventions for early intervention, and to consider the role of mental health services in supporting perpetrators and victims, who may not always be mutually exclusive groups.

Originality/value

This paper extends previous literature reviews; the authors understand this to be original work that contributes to a gap in the literature.

目的跟踪骚扰被视为公共卫生的重点问题，会造成一系列不良后果。本文旨在探讨有关儿童和青少年作为跟踪骚扰实施者的现有文献，重点关注跟踪骚扰的发生率以及与跟踪骚扰相关的受害者和实施者的特征。设计/方法/途径对有关 18 岁及以下青少年实施跟踪骚扰的研究进行了综述，其中有 17 篇手稿符合综述标准。考虑因素包括人口统计学、类型学、先前关系特征、跟踪和追求策略、网络跟踪以及对影响的简要考虑。实践意义考虑到犯罪的文献仍然很少，未来的研究应寻求一个广为接受的跟踪定义，并考虑早期干预的有效措施，同时考虑心理健康服务在支持犯罪者和受害者方面的作用，因为他们可能并不总是相互排斥的群体。

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Animal abuse recidivism: a narrative review 动物虐待累犯:叙述性回顾

IF 0.7 Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2023-11-21 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-07-2023-0036

Olivia Reid, Emma Alleyne

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to consolidate and evaluate the available research on animal abuse recidivism.

Design/methodology/approach

A narrative review of the animal abuse literature was conducted. Articles were included if they provided data/estimates of the rates of recidivism, findings regarding the static, dynamic and/or protective factors associated with animal abuse recidivism and available risk assessment tools, specifically for use with individuals who have a history of animal abuse.

Findings

The literature review highlighted high rates of reoffending amongst those who have harmed animals. Many risk and protective factors associated with animal abuse were common to the wider offending behaviour literature (e.g. antisocial attitudes, relationship issues), but more robust research is needed to highlight any distinct characteristics. Lastly, the review reports two risk assessment tools designed specifically for this offending group.

Practical implications

Clinicians and criminal justice personnel base their sentencing, detention and treatment decisions, at least in part, on the recidivism literature. This review provides a consolidation of the evidence base as an aide memoire for practitioners.

Originality/value

History of animal abuse is a risk factor for future animal harm specifically, and interpersonal violence more broadly. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first literature review that presents the key research evidence on risk/protective factors and relevant risk assessment tools that can inform intervention planning to reduce risk of reoffending towards animals and humans alike when practitioners encounter clients who have a history of harming animals.

目的对虐待动物累犯的现有研究进行整理和评价。设计/方法/方法对虐待动物的文献进行了叙述性回顾。如果文章提供了累犯率的数据/估计，关于与动物虐待累犯相关的静态、动态和/或保护因素的发现，以及可用的风险评估工具，特别是用于有动物虐待史的个人，则将其纳入。研究发现:文献综述强调了那些伤害动物的人再犯的比例很高。与动物虐待相关的许多风险和保护因素在更广泛的犯罪行为文献中是共同的(例如反社会态度，关系问题)，但需要更有力的研究来突出任何独特的特征。最后，综述报告了专门为这一犯罪群体设计的两种风险评估工具。临床医生和刑事司法人员的量刑、拘留和治疗决定，至少部分是基于累犯文献。这篇综述提供了证据基础的巩固，作为从业者的辅助备忘录。原创性/价值虐待动物的历史是未来动物伤害的风险因素，更广泛地说，是人际暴力的风险因素。据作者所知，这是第一次文献综述，提出了风险/保护因素和相关风险评估工具的关键研究证据，可以为干预计划提供信息，以降低从业者遇到有伤害动物历史的客户时再次侵犯动物和人类的风险。

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Group-based mindfulness interventions in prisons: a selective critical review 监狱群体正念干预:选择性评论

Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2023-11-14 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-10-2022-0054

Madison Fern Harding-White, Dara Mojtahedi, Jerome Carson

Purpose The use of mindfulness interventions (MIs) as means to manage unwanted or undesirable affect and behaviour has increased in popularity recently. This has resulted in the trial of MIs as a means to benefit well-being within prisons, with some intention of reducing recidivism. This study aims to examine current research regarding the use of MIs within prisons. Design/methodology/approach A total of 14 studies were manually selected for review inclusion according to their determined eligibility. All studies were required to have taken place in a prison and to include an explicit mindfulness intervention, including mindfulness theory and practice. Findings Most interventions reviewed demonstrated success, particularly when tailored to the unique needs of a prison environment. Positive changes reported included improvements in participant mental health symptoms, as well as reduced stress and increased mindfulness skills. Some preliminary evidence was provided to indicate the potential longevity of some of these benefits. This review further highlighted some significant questions regarding the generalisability of the proposed suitability of MIs within prison environments including practical delivery constraints and the lack of acknowledgment of the unique challenges and circumstances faced by prisoners. Practical implications The findings of this review show positive potential for the use of MIs within prison populations, where these are well-linked to mindfulness theory and to the needs of inmates. The review also suggest that MIs should be investigated thoroughly, examining potential negative implications alongside positive changes. There needs to be further review of the role of MIs within prison populations to ensure their suitability in the custodial environment. Originality/value MIs are somewhat inflated in terms of predicted outcomes and sometimes applied to potentially unsuitable groups. A significant gap within the literature also persists regarding potentially negative implications associated with MIs, particularly within unique prison populations. Prison treatment programmes should be developed with careful consideration of unique prisoner needs in comparison to a general population.

使用正念干预(MIs)作为管理不想要的或不受欢迎的影响和行为的手段，最近越来越受欢迎。这导致了对MIs的审判，作为一种有利于监狱内福利的手段，目的是减少累犯。本研究旨在审查目前关于监狱内使用管理信息系统的研究。设计/方法/方法根据确定的合格性，人工选择共14项研究纳入综述。所有的研究都要求在监狱中进行，并包括显性正念干预，包括正念理论和实践。经审查的大多数干预措施都取得了成功，特别是在针对监狱环境的独特需求进行调整时。报告的积极变化包括参与者心理健康症状的改善，压力的减轻和正念技能的提高。一些初步证据表明，其中一些益处可能会持续很长时间。这次审查进一步突出了关于拟议的监狱环境中管理信息系统的适用性的普遍性的一些重要问题，包括实际的交付限制和对囚犯面临的独特挑战和情况缺乏认识。这篇综述的发现显示了在监狱人群中使用MIs的积极潜力，这些与正念理论和囚犯的需求密切相关。该审查还建议对MIs进行彻底调查，在积极变化的同时检查潜在的负面影响。需要进一步审查管理人员在监狱人口中的作用，以确保其适合于监禁环境。原创性/价值MIs在预测结果方面有些夸大，有时应用于可能不合适的群体。关于与MIs相关的潜在负面影响，特别是在独特的监狱人群中，文献中也存在重大差距。在制定监狱治疗方案时，应仔细考虑囚犯与一般人口相比的独特需求。

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The impact of institutional child abuse: views of professionals 机构虐待儿童的影响:专业人士的观点

Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2023-10-24 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-06-2023-0031

Rebecca Ozanne, Jane L. Ireland, Carol A. Ireland, Abigail Thornton

Purpose The purpose of this study is to build on previous literature in this area thus, the views of professionals working with those who report institutional abuse was sought using a Delphi method. Design/methodology/approach Professionals working with those who report institutional abuse, such as psychologists, social workers and personal injury lawyers, were invited to engage in the Delphi study. Sixteen professionals completed the final round (with four rounds in total). This method was used to gain professional consensus on the considered impacts of institutional child abuse and what factors influence impacts. Findings Eight superordinate themes were developed, as follows: institutional abuse has lasting negative effects on well-being, functioning and behaviour; loss of trust in others and the system is a potential outcome of institutional abuse; negative impacts on future life chances; negative impacts of institutional abuse are exacerbated by numerous factors; protective factors reduced negative impacts; psychological intervention is useful for survivors; positive and negative impacts of disclosure – the response of others as important; and keep impacts individualised. Practical implications The need for an individualised approach when working with those reporting institutional abuse was a salient finding. Originality/value Institutional abuse is known to result in several negative impacts, although research into this area is limited with a need to better understand what may protect or exacerbate impacts.

本研究的目的是建立在该领域以前的文献基础上，因此，使用德尔菲法寻求与那些报告机构虐待的人一起工作的专业人员的观点。设计/方法/方法与那些报告机构虐待的人一起工作的专业人员，如心理学家、社会工作者和人身伤害律师，被邀请参与德尔菲研究。16名专业选手完成了最后一轮(共四轮)。该方法用于就机构虐待儿童的考虑影响以及影响影响的因素获得专业共识。制定了八个上级主题，如下:机构滥用对福祉、功能和行为具有持久的负面影响;对他人和制度失去信任是制度滥用的潜在后果;对未来生活机会的负面影响;许多因素加剧了制度滥用的负面影响;保护性因素减少了负面影响;心理干预对幸存者是有用的;信息披露的正面和负面影响——他人的反应同样重要;并保持个性化的影响。在与那些报告机构虐待的人合作时，需要采取个性化的方法，这是一个突出的发现。众所周知，制度滥用会导致一些负面影响，尽管对这一领域的研究有限，需要更好地了解可能保护或加剧影响的因素。

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“Their home companion for us to share”; the rehabilitative value of staff bringing their dogs into a UK prison “他们的家伴让我们分享”;工作人员把他们的狗带到英国监狱的康复价值

Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2023-10-23 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-08-2023-0039

Kirsten Wilson

Purpose Whilst a growing body of support exists for the use of prison animal programmes (PAPs), research within UK prisons is sparse. Opportunity to add to this body of literature is also limited due to the practical barriers around safely embedding animals within forensic settings. This study aims to capitalise on an opportunity to explore a visitation model of a prison-based dog programme (PBDP), recently implemented within a UK prison. The intervention requires staff members to volunteer to bring their pets into the prison on a weekly basis and to accompany them as they complete their normal day-to-day prison roles. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected within a Category B adult prison for males convicted of a sexual offence. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with six prisoners who had spent time with the visitation dogs and six staff members who had been part of those interactions. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to analyse the data, and three themes were developed that focused specifically on the value of this model of PBDP (staff members bringing their pets into the prison). Findings Three themes (reconnecting men to their outside lives; legitimising pro-social narrative; and “a safe space for them to open up”) were developed from participants’ lived experience of the intervention and its perceived value. Practical implications The potential for a low-level PAP to contribute to a rehabilitative prison culture was supported. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first study to explore the value of this particular model of PBDP within a UK prison.

虽然越来越多的人支持使用监狱动物计划(pap)，但在英国监狱内的研究却很少。由于在法医环境中安全植入动物的实际障碍，增加这一文献的机会也很有限。本研究的目的是利用一个机会来探索基于监狱的狗项目(PBDP)的探访模式，该项目最近在英国监狱内实施。这项干预措施要求工作人员自愿每周将他们的宠物带到监狱，并在它们完成日常监狱任务时陪伴它们。设计/方法/方法数据是在一所B类成人监狱内收集的，该监狱关押的是被判有性犯罪的男性。对六名与探视犬相处过的囚犯和六名参与这些互动的工作人员进行了半结构化访谈。使用反身性专题分析来分析数据，并制定了三个专题，专门侧重于PBDP模式(工作人员将宠物带入监狱)的价值。三个主题(重新连接男性与他们的外部生活;使亲社会叙事合法化;和“一个让他们敞开心扉的安全空间”)是从参与者对干预的生活经历及其感知价值中发展出来的。实际影响委员会支持基层人民行动小组对监狱康复文化作出贡献的潜力。据作者所知，这是第一个在英国监狱中探索PBDP这种特殊模式的价值的研究。

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Suicide concerns among pretrial detainees: validation of the Portuguese version of the SCOPE-2 审前被拘留者中的自杀问题:对葡语版第2范围的确认

Q3 Social Sciences

Journal of Forensic Practice

Pub Date : 2023-10-18 DOI: 10.1108/jfp-03-2023-0011

Joana Andrade, Hugo Gomes, Rui Gonçalves, Andreia Castro-Rodrigues

Purpose Remand prisoners (RPs) are known to be in a more vulnerable situation than those already convicted. Beyond the difficulties to adapt to the prison, RP also tend to experience tough circumstances due to the uncertainty of their future. This study aims to further test the psychometric properties of the Suicide Concerns for Offenders in the Prison Environment (SCOPE-2) in a sample of RP. Design/methodology/approach The authors have carried out a confirmatory factor analysis to test the psychometric qualities of the SCOPE-2. The authors tested the originally proposed two-factor structure composed of two subscales: optimism and protective self-worth. Also, the authors examined internal consistency through Cronbach’s alphas. Convergent validity was tested by correlational analyses between SCOPE-2 subscales and the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised and Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) total scores. Finally, the authors have tested known-groups validity by carrying out discriminant analysis by testing the SCOPE-2 subscales’ ability to predict belonging to a group with previous suicide attempts. Findings The confirmatory factor analysis showed an acceptable model fit, even though the subscale “Protective self-worth” presented a less acceptable fit. The correlation analysis supported the convergent validity of the SCOPE-2. Both the “Optimism” and “Protective self-worth” subscales showed a positive correlation with the total scores of BSI. Finally, the Portuguese version of SCOPE-2 also showed known groups validity. Concretely, the “Optimism” scores revealed an acceptable predictive accuracy. Practical implications This study embraces important contributions to the practice as it was the first study to validate a measure to assess vulnerability for suicide and self-harm in male and female RP. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this was the first study to validate an instrument to assess vulnerability for suicide and self-harm in both male and female pretrial detainees. Knowing their particular case, as well as the lack of responses for these individuals, it is particularly important to access suicide concerns that could precede suicide attempts.

还押囚犯(RPs)的处境比已经定罪的人更脆弱。除了难以适应监狱之外，由于未来的不确定性，RP也往往会经历艰难的环境。本研究旨在以RP为样本，进一步检验监狱环境中罪犯自杀关注的心理测量特征(SCOPE-2)。设计/方法/方法作者进行了验证性因子分析来测试SCOPE-2的心理测量质量。作者测试了最初提出的由乐观和保护性自我价值两个分量表组成的双因素结构。此外，作者通过Cronbach 's alpha检验了内部一致性。通过范围-2子量表与自杀行为问卷-修订及简短症状量表(BSI)总分的相关分析检验收敛效度。最后，作者通过进行判别分析来测试范围-2子量表预测属于有过自杀企图的群体的能力，从而测试了已知群体的有效性。结果验证性因子分析显示模型拟合良好，但“保护性自我价值感”子量表拟合欠佳。相关分析支持SCOPE-2的收敛效度。“乐观”和“保护性自我价值感”分量表与BSI总分均呈显著正相关。最后，葡萄牙语版SCOPE-2也显示出已知的群体效度。具体来说，“乐观”的分数显示出可接受的预测准确性。本研究对实践有重要贡献，因为它是第一个验证评估男性和女性RP的自杀和自残脆弱性的研究。原创性/价值据作者所知，这是第一个验证一种评估男性和女性审前拘留者自杀和自残脆弱性的工具的研究。了解他们的具体情况，以及对这些人缺乏回应，在自杀企图之前了解自杀问题尤为重要。

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