Substance Related Offending Behaviour Programme (SROBP): an exploration of gender responsivity and treatment acceptance issues for female prisoners

Mahoney, Adam; Chouliara, Zoë; Karatzias, Thanos

doi:10.1080/14789949.2015.1062993

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“…Engaging in illegal drugs is one of the most common reasons for the incarceration of women in the Iloilo City District Jail. This is consistent with the global trend that when drugs became illegal, this was the primary reason for the increasing number of women who are in jails and prisons (Gunter, Chibnall, Antoniak, Philibert, & Hollenbeck, 2011;Mahoney, Chouliara, & Karatzias, 2015). Collier and Friedman (2016) found that in New Zealand, majority of the women they studied reported substance use prior to incarceration.…”

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Lived Experiences of Incarcerated Mothers

Villanueva¹,

Gayoles²

2019

PSSJ

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This study aimed to establish the lived experiences of persons deprived of liberty at the Iloilo City District Jail-Female Dorm, particularly mothers, based on their lived experiences as incarcerated mothers. It utilized the phenomenological research design. Common themes that emerged from the lived experiences of seven incarcerated mothers were drugs as reason for incarceration; inability to perform parental duties; missing family members; financial and encouragement provider; physical absence; religious coping; emotion-focused coping; embracing positive attitude through spirituality; having a happy family by becoming a better person and mother; promising future; and learning from the “inside”. These common themes were grouped into five main themes namely: incarceration due to drugs, facing the challenges of motherhood while incarcerated, being strong emotionally and spiritually, maintaining a positive outlook, and being hopeful. The findings suggest implications for collaborative efforts in developing programs for the improvement and sustainability of the well-being of incarcerated women.

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confidence: 76%

Lived Experiences of Incarcerated Mothers

Villanueva¹,

Gayoles²

2019

PSSJ

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“…There has been a call for integrated treatment services for criminal justice-involved individuals (Mahoney, Chouliara, & Karatzias, 2015); however, few such programs are available in the criminal justice system (e.g., Sacks, 2004). Whereas offenders with co-occurring mental health disorders and SUD may have access to substance use treatment, fewer receive behavioral or mental health treatment (e.g., Scott et al, 2015).…”

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Co-Occurring Substance Use, PTSD, and IPV Victimization: Implications for Female Offender Services

McKee

Hilton

2017

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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The co-occurrence of substance use disorders (SUDs) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among women who have been the victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) is complex and causal associations cannot be assumed. Although the presence of co-occurring disorders among IPV victims is a well-established research finding, there is a need for improved understanding of their prevalence and related mental health treatment requirements among female offenders. We review research indicating that service providers working with IPV victims can expect to encounter women with extensive concurrent problems and examine evidence for integrated treatment for SUD, PTSD, and IPV. We propose an outline for assessing and treating SUD and PTSD among female offenders who have experienced IPV victimization. We intend this review to build on previous calls in the co-occurring disorders literature and help integrate the research and treatment evaluation literatures in a way that points to practical implications for policy and practice in female offender services.

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“…The role of motivation, treatment readiness and group processes in influencing treatment outcomes was evidenced by Mahoney et al (2015) who explored women's experiences of engaging in a prison-based group treatment programme: substance related offending behaviour programme (SROBP) (Scottish Prison Service, 2008). Analysis of participants' interviews identified three main superordinate themes.…”

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“…The second and third superordinate themes are related to participants' experiences of the treatment programme and were defined as "supportive therapeutic processes" and "disruptions to therapeutic processes," respectively. The importance of perceived emotional safety in promoting engagement was also emphasised (Mahoney et al, 2015). Whilst this provides valuable insight to female experiences of SROBP, findings cannot be generalised to male prisoner experiences.…”

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“…Evidence of the effectiveness of offending behaviour programmes has been dominated by quantitative analyses. To date there has been one previous qualitative analysis of SROBP which explored female offenders’ experiences of the SROBP (Mahoney et al , 2015), and whilst these findings provide valuable insight, they cannot be generalised to a male offender population or to varying prison environments. Research with forensic populations is said to gain from the contextualisation that qualitative research perspectives can bring (Howitt, 2011).…”

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Substance related offending behaviour programme (SROBP): exploring male prisoner’s experiences of treatment and application of learning

Howie

Johnson

2021

JCRPP

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Purpose Cognitive-behavioural interventions, such as the substance related offending behaviour programme (SROBP), are being implemented across forensic contexts in an attempt to address the detrimental economic, social and personal impacts of substance use and offending. Whilst support exists for the effectiveness of such treatment, there remains to be limited knowledge of offenders’ experiences of treatment and factors that promote treatment efficacy and support desistance. This study aims to develop an idiographical understanding of those processes. Design/methodology/approach Six prisoners who had completed the SROBP were interviewed via a semi-structured schedule to collate their individual experiences of engaging in treatment. Interviews transcripts were analysed by the lead researcher using interpretative phenomenological analysis, and external auditing analysis was conducted by the research supervisors. Findings Three superordinate themes resulted: “Therapeutic processes and relationships,” “Therapeutic outcomes” and “Threats to post treatment recovery.” Participants identified factors which facilitated the effectiveness of treatment and were effective in meeting their needs, although there were other factors that required improvement. Practical implications The important role of motivation at various stages of treatment as this engenders commitment to treatment aims and longer-term recovery. Treatment efficacy is linked with perceived relevance and value of treatment outcomes in supporting desistence from substance use. Pro-social peer relationships are important for effective application of learning and recovery. Attentiveness to participants specific needs is required. The lack of post-programme support has the potential to threaten therapeutic alliances and reinforce experiences of rejection and abandonment. The management of the exit phase from programmes is critical. Originality/value Results are discussed in light of their implications for future working practices in supporting therapeutic processes and rehabilitative culture.

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Substance Related Offending Behaviour Programme (SROBP): an exploration of gender responsivity and treatment acceptance issues for female prisoners

Cited by 7 publications

References 74 publications

Lived Experiences of Incarcerated Mothers

Lived Experiences of Incarcerated Mothers

Co-Occurring Substance Use, PTSD, and IPV Victimization: Implications for Female Offender Services

Substance related offending behaviour programme (SROBP): exploring male prisoner’s experiences of treatment and application of learning

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