Post on 18-Jan-2018
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The Development of a DVD for Young Offenders
Wendy Macdonald
• Background• Needs of young offenders• Qualitative study• Changing Times DVD
Levels of need• Chitsabesan et al., 2006• 48% needs with peer and family
relationshiops• 36% educational or work needs• 35% needs relation to violence to people
and property
• 31% mental health need• 29% need because of risky behaviour• 20% IQ below 70• 30% assessed as borderline learning
disability
• Community vs Custody• Significantly more needs
– Education– Risky behaviour– Relationships– Alcohol and drug misuse
• Between groups– Female offenders
• Significant difference mental health – depression, self-harm and post-traumatic stress
• Lack of research on physical health • Adolescents generally value:
– Confidentiality, trust, and flexible service
• Marcell & Helpern-Felsher (2005) • Health beliefs and intention to seek help• GP most effective, trustworthy, and
confident in physical health• Significantly less depression and sex
scenarios
• Context - high levels of need • Poor detection of needs • Services struggling to meet demand • Prison Service funded a qualitative study
to inform the development of a DVD capturing the views of young people in custody about health issues and their experiences of coping whilst in custody
• 28 Young Offenders• 4 YOIs and 2 secure local authority
children’s homes• 23 males• 5 females • Interviews 30-45 minutes• Constant comparison method of analysis
• Interviews– Physical health– Mental health – Sexual health– Drugs and alcohol– Hopes and plans for the future
• Themes– Physical health
• Diet, exercise– Sexual health
• Parenting – Drugs and alcohol– Mental health and illness– Coping strategies
• Communication, activities, exercise, positive thinking, relationships, anger management
– Standards in health care