Enhancing the desistance trajectory in prison: Commentary on McMurran and Delight’s (2017) ‘Process of change in an OPD pathway prison progression unit’

Enhancing the desistance trajectory in prison: Commentary on McMurran and Delight's (2017) ‘Process of change in an OPD pathway prison progression unit’ Nikki Jeffcote Read the syndicated article here
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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 Sarah Skett, Ian Goode, Steve Barton Read the syndicated article here
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It’s a journey, not a destination – From dangerous and severe personality disorder (DSPD) to the offender personality disorder (OPD) pathway

It's a journey, not a destination – From dangerous and severe personality disorder (DSPD) to the offender personality disorder (OPD) pathway Phil Minoudis, Eddie Kane Read the syndicated article here
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Examining the effect of social bonds on the relationship between ADHD and past arrest in a representative sample of adults

Examining the effect of social bonds on the relationship between ADHD and past arrest in a representative sample of adults Abstract BackgroundSeveral studies have found a connection between attentional deficit…
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Multiple traumatic experiences, post-traumatic stress disorder and offending behaviour in female prisoners

Multiple traumatic experiences, post-traumatic stress disorder and offending behaviour in female prisoners Abstract BackgroundAlthough it is well established that prisoners commonly have histories of childhood trauma, little is known about…
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Effect of a brief cognitive behavioural intervention on criminal thinking and prison misconduct in male inmates: Variable-oriented and person-oriented analyses

Effect of a brief cognitive behavioural intervention on criminal thinking and prison misconduct in male inmates: Variable-oriented and person-oriented analyses Abstract BackgroundThere is some consensus on the value of cognitive-behaviourally…
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Structured risk assessment for reduction of multiple risk outcomes in a secure mental health setting: Use of the START

Structured risk assessment for reduction of multiple risk outcomes in a secure mental health setting: Use of the START Abstract BackgroundStructured risk assessment is commonly used in secure settings to…
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The role of self-serving cognitive distortions in reactive and proactive aggression

The role of self-serving cognitive distortions in reactive and proactive aggression Abstract BackgroundAggression is often divided into reactive and proactive forms. Reactive aggression is typically thought to encompass ‘blaming others’…
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