A Qualitative Exploration of Offence Paralleling Behaviour: A Prison‐Based Democratic Therapeutic Community Resident's Perspective

Bond, Natalie; Steptoe‐Warren, Gail

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“…However, whilst this study provides preliminary support for the SUPB framework, any clinical application should be approached tentatively, and collaborative assessments and formulations of patient's problem behaviour and assumed SUPBs are recommended. Evidence exists that clients are aware that some of their behaviour in institutions parallels with their behaviour in the community (Bond & Steptoe-Warren, 2010). Instances of SUPB that are observed by staff reflect an immediate opportunity to intervene, to assess change and to attempt engagement.…”

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The prevalence and manifestation of substance use paralleling behaviours in a secure forensic psychiatric hospital

Schaefer

Daffern

Ferguson

2011

Mental Health and Substance Use

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Co-morbid substance dependence is common in patients of secure psychiatric services. Identifying opportunities for intervention, monitoring progress in treatment and assessing risk of relapse are compromised by this group's limited access to illicit substances. This research investigated the validity of the substance use paralleling behaviour (SUPB) framework, which was developed to assist staff in identifying behaviours indicative of substance dependence in controlled environments. Thirty-one patients admitted to the acute units of a secure forensic psychiatric hospital were interviewed and assessed with the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scales, the structured clinical interview for DSM disorders substance use disorders module, and an original questionnaire measuring motivations for drug use and behaviours indicative of substance dependence in a controlled setting (SUPBs). Results showed that patients with a history of substance dependence preceding admission engaged in more SUPBs during hospitalisation than patients without a history of substance dependence. Severity of psychiatric illness was unrelated to the frequency of requests for Pro re nata (PRN) medication and SUPBs. These results provide preliminary support for the SUPB framework and suggest that these behaviours might usefully be considered by staff of secure psychiatric hospitals when planning treatment, measuring progress and ascertaining risk of relapse. Opportunities for clinical application and future research are discussed.

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The prevalence and manifestation of substance use paralleling behaviours in a secure forensic psychiatric hospital

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Ferguson

2011

Mental Health and Substance Use

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Offence paralleling behaviour and the custodial good life at HMP Grendon

Akerman¹

2011

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Sexual offenders, offence paralleling behaviour and how it relates to risk

Akerman¹

2012

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This paper will explore the role of Offence Paralleling Behaviours (OPB) in relation to risk assessment and risk reduction in sexual offenders. Specifically, the paper addresses the difficulty of identifying OPBs in relation to sexual arousal and sexual interests due to the increased use of detection evasion skills (DES) in this domain. Sexual interest will be defined as the fantasies, thoughts, ideas or preferences that individuals find sexually attractive, and arousal defined as the resulting response. Previous research (Hanson & Bussière, 1998) concluded that sexual deviance was a significant factor in sexual recidivism. Further, meta-analytic reviews (Hanson & Bussière, 1998; Hanson & Morton-Bourgon, 2005) consistently show that deviant sexual interest, (for example sex with children, or to include adult sexual coercion), are the strongest predictors of future offending. Therefore a thorough understanding of current sexual interest is important to assess risk of further offending. However, it can be very difficult for service users to discuss such personal interests. The paper will also consider the importance of a thorough functional analysis of offending behaviour and briefly describe the development of a new tool to assist with the assessment of current sexual interest. Potential treatment pathways in relation to sexual OPBs are discussed, reflecting the complex nature of offence related sexual arousal.

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A Qualitative Exploration of Offence Paralleling Behaviour: A Prison‐Based Democratic Therapeutic Community Resident's Perspective

Cited by 3 publications

References 14 publications

The prevalence and manifestation of substance use paralleling behaviours in a secure forensic psychiatric hospital

The prevalence and manifestation of substance use paralleling behaviours in a secure forensic psychiatric hospital

Offence paralleling behaviour and the custodial good life at HMP Grendon

Sexual offenders, offence paralleling behaviour and how it relates to risk

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