Ten outcome measures in forensic mental health: A survey of clinician views on comprehensiveness, ease of use and relevance
Ten outcome measures in forensic mental health: A survey of clinician views on comprehensiveness, ease of use and relevance Abstract Background Measurement of outcomes in forensic mental health services is…
The relevance of post‐traumatic stress disorder as a moderator of the relationship between experience of violent or sexual assault and opioid use in adulthood
The relevance of post‐traumatic stress disorder as a moderator of the relationship between experience of violent or sexual assault and opioid use in adulthood Abstract Background Past research has indicated…
The mental health trajectories of male prisoners and their female (ex‐)partners from pre‐ to post‐release
The mental health trajectories of male prisoners and their female (ex‐)partners from pre‐ to post‐release Abstract Background There are high rates of mental disorders among prisoners. Prisoners are also likely…
When sexual offender treatment in prison‐based social‐therapeutic treatment is not completed: Relationship to risk factors and recidivism after release
When sexual offender treatment in prison‐based social‐therapeutic treatment is not completed: Relationship to risk factors and recidivism after release Abstract Background Various studies have demonstrated that people who do not…
Child sexual abuse and Covid‐19: Side effects of changed societies and positive lessons for prevention
Child sexual abuse and Covid‐19: Side effects of changed societies and positive lessons for prevention Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, Volume 31, Issue 5, Page 289-292, October 2021. Mike Harris,…
FACTS‐The Forensic Adolescent Consultation and Treatment Service–an all Wales mental health service for children and adolescents with the most complex and challenging behavioural problems. Can we meet needs without over‐medicalising?
FACTS‐The Forensic Adolescent Consultation and Treatment Service–an all Wales mental health service for children and adolescents with the most complex and challenging behavioural problems. Can we meet needs without over‐medicalising?…
Benefits and risks of conjugal visits in prison: A systematic literature review
Benefits and risks of conjugal visits in prison: A systematic literature review Abstract Background Imprisonment impacts on lives beyond the prisoner's. In particular, family and intimate relationships are affected. Only…
Personality‐related factors among incarcerated recidivist drug dealers: A path analysis
Personality‐related factors among incarcerated recidivist drug dealers: A path analysis Abstract Background Although drug trafficking is one of the most prevalent crimes around the world, drug dealers used to be…
A retrospective records study of patterns in mental health and criminal justice service use by people found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder
A retrospective records study of patterns in mental health and criminal justice service use by people found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder Abstract Background While the presence…
Is non‐completion of treatment related to security need?
Is non‐completion of treatment related to security need? Abstract Background Treatment completion difficulties are common in forensic mental health settings and may have a profound impact on recidivism rates. Aims…
External locus of control and cognitive ability independently distinguish men in prison from community living non‐offending men
External locus of control and cognitive ability independently distinguish men in prison from community living non‐offending men Abstract Background The ability to cope with failure and subsequent feedback is crucial…
Traumatic experiences among individuals with severe mental illnesses on probation
Traumatic experiences among individuals with severe mental illnesses on probation Abstract Background The large and growing number of individuals with severe mental illnesses who are on probation presents challenges to…