Navigating the Challenges of Prison Research With Women

Ferszt, Ginette G.; Chambers, Angelina N.

doi:10.1097/nne.0b013e3182333f49

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“…A number of researchers have discussed the methodological challenges experienced in conducting research in correctional facilities [ 19 , 20 ]. The following challenges confronted the researchers in the implementation of this study: (1) Although participants had release dates in place, some inmates were released earlier than expected or transferred to the minimum facility; (2) Maintaining a consistent and appropriate space for this type of group was an ongoing issue.…”

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The Impact of a Mindfulness Based Program on Perceived Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep of Incarcerated Women

Ferszt

Miller

Hickey

et al. 2015

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Incarcerated women enter the prison setting with remarkable histories of trauma, mental health and substance abuse issues. Given the stress of incarceration and separation from their children, families, and significant others, it is not surprising that many women experience increased anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep. Due to these negative outcomes, it is imperative to find efficient non-pharmacological interventions. This pilot study examined the impact of a 12-week mindfulness based program on the stress, anxiety, depression and sleep of women with a total of 33 completing the study. In one group, women’s perceived stress, anxiety and depression were all significantly lower following the intervention compared to prior to the intervention. Challenges with implementing the pilot study are addressed. Despite challenges and limitations, the low-cost non-pharmacological intervention has potential for a reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression.

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The Impact of a Mindfulness Based Program on Perceived Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep of Incarcerated Women

Ferszt

Miller

Hickey

et al. 2015

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“…In all, the aforementioned study limitations underscore the logistical challenges and complexities of applied offender research within criminal justice field settings, such as prisons. Such challenges range from obtaining access and clearance from the institution, to navigating institutional politics, rules, and procedures, managing (often unexpected) program attrition from different sources, and the institution's overarching objective to maintain tight security and control for the safety of staff and inmates (Ferszt & Chambers, 2011). This clinical-environmental-methodological context provides an important backdrop for the efforts of trying to provide clinically appropriate services to support a rehabilitative mandate and, when possible, to evaluate the effectiveness of program initiatives to achieve this.…”

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Changing Criminal Attitudes Among Incarcerated Offenders

Simourd¹,

Olver

Brandenburg

2015

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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The present study investigated the effect of a criminal attitude treatment program to changes on measured criminal attitudes and postprogram recidivism. The criminal attitude program (CAP) is a standardized therapeutic curriculum consisting of 15 modules offering 44 hr of therapeutic time. It was delivered by trained facilitators to a total of 113 male offenders incarcerated in one of five state correctional institutions. Pretreatment and posttreatment comparisons were made on standardized measures of criminal attitudes, response bias, and motivation for lifestyle changes. Results found statistically significant lower criminal attitudes at posttreatment that were unaffected by response bias. There were also increases in motivation for lifestyle changes, but these did not reach statistical significance. Fifty-seven participants were released into the community following the program and were eligible for recidivism analyses. Comparisons between participants who completed the CAP and those who did not complete the CAP revealed 7% lower rearrest among CAP completers. Although preliminary, these results indicate that the CAP had a positive effect on changes to criminal attitudes and recidivism. The findings are discussed in terms of conceptual and practical considerations in the assessment and treatment of criminal attitudes among offenders.

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“…Experience dictates that DOCs are risk aversion institutions so it is vital to carefully plan to allay DOC's concerns regarding information shared with others. Finally, adherence to standard ethical practices that protect offender information, and obtaining a Certificate of Confidentiality that provided the researcher with the right to resist most legal requests for disclosure of offender information, enhanced the first author's credibility (Ferszt & Chambers, 2011).…”

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Addressing Methodological Issues in Correctional Health Research

Maruca

Shelton

2015

Journal of Forensic Nursing

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This case study describes the experiences of a novice correctional nurse researcher's application of the recommended strategies from the correctional literature to improve the conduct of research in a correctional institution. An innovative booster intervention was implemented and evaluated as a pilot study in a state correctional institution. Correctional nurse researchers encounter many challenges when conducting research in a correctional facility. This case study shares challenges that persisted and concludes by recommending ways to strengthen and improve on learned strategies proposed by experienced correctional nurse researchers.

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Navigating the Challenges of Prison Research With Women

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

The Impact of a Mindfulness Based Program on Perceived Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep of Incarcerated Women

The Impact of a Mindfulness Based Program on Perceived Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Sleep of Incarcerated Women

Changing Criminal Attitudes Among Incarcerated Offenders

Addressing Methodological Issues in Correctional Health Research

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