Researching the psychological therapies in prison: considerations and future recommendations

Gee, Joanna; Bertrand-Godfrey, Betty

doi:10.1108/ijph-06-2013-0030

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“…For those prisoners treated within penal institutions (whether or not hospitalized within the prison system), the principle of ‘equivalence’ with therapeutic provision matching that of care in the community according with the development of psychiatric care in each country, should prevail as has been mandated by a number of European and international conventions and recommendations though it is doubtful whether the majority of prisoners with mental disorders receive such care. In addition to funding and organisational issues, there are also challenges with regards to the evidence-base of treatments in prisons, not least due to the significant hurdles associated with running trials in these settings [110].…”

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European Psychiatric Association (EPA) guidance on forensic psychiatry: Evidence based assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders

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Forensic psychiatry in Europe is a specialty primarily concerned with individuals who have either offended or present a risk of doing so, and who also suffer from a psychiatric condition. These mentally disordered offenders (MDOs) are often cared for in secure psychiatric environments or prisons. In this guidance paper we first present an overview of the field of forensic psychiatry from a European perspective. We then present a review of the literature summarising the evidence on the assessment and treatment of MDOs under the following headings: The forensic psychiatrist as expert witness, risk, treatment settings for mentally disordered offenders, and what works for MDOs. We undertook a rapid review of the literature with search terms related to: forensic psychiatry, review articles, randomised controlled trials and best practice. We searched the Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cochrane library databases from 2000 onwards for adult groups only. We scrutinised publications for additional relevant literature, and searched the websites of relevant professional organisations for policies, statements or guidance of interest. We present the findings of the scientific literature as well as recommendations for best practice drawing additionally from the guidance documents identified. We found that the evidence base for forensic-psychiatric practice is weak though there is some evidence to suggest that psychiatric care produces better outcomes than criminal justice detention only. Practitioners need to follow general psychiatric guidance as well as that for offenders, adapted for the complex needs of this patient group, paying particular attention to long-term detention and ethical issues.

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“…In an incarcerated facility, there is not one sole solution, rather it is a collection of knowledge shared throughout the professionals that can benefit this population (Gee & Bertrand-Godfrey, 2014). Interestingly, it has been recommended that incarcerated facilities are the perfect contexts for presenting preventive measures, information, and psychoeducational services to individuals who may not have received this valuable information in the community (Abiona, Balogun, Adefuye, & Anguh, 2015).…”

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Exploring the Utilization of Structural and Medical Family Therapy With an Incarcerated Mother Living With HIV

Tadros

Finney

2019

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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The incarcerated population is considered an underserved population, specifically in regard to their ability to access and receive mental health services. There is a gap in existing literature addressing the mental health needs of incarcerated individuals who also suffer from chronic illnesses. The purpose of this case study is to provide an exploration of how medical family therapy and structural family therapy can be integrated to inform the treatment of incarcerated individuals and their families who are experiencing a physical health illness. A case application will be provided to highlight how the integrated approach can be utilized to conceptualize and treat those incarcerated and their families. Treatment was shown to be effective as evidenced by the outcomes of an incarcerated mother with HIV and her daughter.

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“…This article additionally highlights the dire need for MFTs to conduct relational therapy within incarcerated settings, particularly for treating the complex issues associated with sibling relationships. In an incarcerated facility, there is not simply a single solution, instead it is a multitude of information shared throughout the experts that are able to benefit this population (Gee & Bertrand-Godfrey, 2014). There is a need for a bridge from not only research to practice but research to policy change.…”

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The Lived Experience of Sisters With an Incarcerated Brother: A Phenomenological Study

Tadros

Fye

Ray

2019

Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol

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The major increase of incarcerated individuals in the United States has led to a variety of issues. The experience of incarceration has an impact on not only the individual but the entire family system. However, the impact on the sibling relationship has yet to be explored in the literature. The current study examined the lived experience of sisters with an incarcerated brother. In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews with five sisters with an incarcerated brother were conducted. The results displayed five themes that emerged from the interviews: emotional impact, adjustment, prison experience, family impact, and stigma. The results informed clinical implications for marriage and family therapists working within the incarcerated population. In addition, specific suggestions are provided in how to best advocate for this population through research and clinical work. Moreover, the current study punctuates the specific and dire need for therapeutic intervention and broader policy change among many other efforts.

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Researching the psychological therapies in prison: considerations and future recommendations

Abstract: Through this it is argued that research within the prison setting should act not to promote interventions and create an evidence-based as such, but to provide an accessible body of knowledge for the psychological therapists working in prisons in the UK.

Cited by 10 publications

References 41 publications

European Psychiatric Association (EPA) guidance on forensic psychiatry: Evidence based assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders

European Psychiatric Association (EPA) guidance on forensic psychiatry: Evidence based assessment and treatment of mentally disordered offenders

Exploring the Utilization of Structural and Medical Family Therapy With an Incarcerated Mother Living With HIV

The Lived Experience of Sisters With an Incarcerated Brother: A Phenomenological Study

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