Forensic psychology - offender treatment - Flashcards in University Psychology

What was the history of offender treatment

1974) therapeutic nihilism and despair, 'nothing works' doctrine; 1980) 'nothing works' misinterpreted & misrepresented; 1990) Risk-need-responsivity (RNR); 2000) Good lives model (GLM), supported by research on Desistence from the field of Crimino

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Who influences the rehabilitation agenda?

Social agendas; Political agendas; Treatment agencies from the forensic area; Evidence from other disciplines/philosophical positions

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is offence specific behaviours enough to result in reducing reoffending?

RNR- Offence specific targets looking at risk and criminogenic need predominantly; treatment for a wider range of people & for full recorvery; all required for the full and meaningful rehabilitation of offenders

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What are the therapeutic principles of Risk-need- Responsivity (RNR) model

R) Match level of risk to level of treatment received; N) primarily target criminogenic need (dynamic risk factors associated with recidivism that can be changed); R) programmes ability to make sense to those in receipt of it.

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What are the strength of Risk-need- Responsivity (RNR) model

Empirically supported therapies; Proven effectiveness and lower recidivism rates (Reduction in reoffending rates in general & sexual offenders of 10-50%

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How was the Good Lives model (GLM) originated

sex offender treatment field

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What are the aims of treatment for the Good Lives model (GLM) aproach

Develop a plan for life that is meaningful for the individual & will also manage risk

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What are the aims of supervision for the Good Lives model (GLM) aproach

Monitor implementation of good life plan in addition to risk.

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What is primary human goods (PHG)

Things individual seek to obtain; Value/importance placed on things shows an individual’s conceptualization of a good life; reflects core values and identity; roadmap to fulfilling & well balanced life

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The problems with the good life plan (GLP)

means; lack of scope; lack of capacity (internal & external); conflict among goals/ goods sought

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What does "means used to secure goods" mean in the problems with the Good life plan

Inappropriate strategies to obtain goods, dynamic risk factors

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Example of "means used to secure goods" - Good life plan (GLP)

Seeking to obtain goods of relationships/pleasure via social/sexual contact with children; removing personal choice/ independence though dominance;

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What does "lack of scope" mean in the problems with the Good life plan (GLP)

Important goods are not included in the individuals good life plan

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Example of "lack of scope" - Good life plan (GLP)

too great focus on sexual pleasure (happiness) with insufficient focus on intimacy, relationships, community

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What does "conflict among goals/ goods sought" mean in the problems with the Good life plan (GLP)

Among goals/goods sought; Between means to obtain goods; Can result in psychological stress and one or neither good being met

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Example of "conflict among goals/ goods sought" - Good life plan (GLP)

highly values both intimacy & personal choice/independence; healthy life activities versus socialising with friends

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What does "lack of capacity " mean in the problems with the Good life plan (GLP)

internal/external; lack of implementation

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Example of "lack of capacity" - Good life plan (GLP)

knowledge/ skills to achieve goals; ability to adapt; opportunity (external environment); self-regulation deficits & dynamic risk factors

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What are the treatment components of the Good Lives model (GLM)

Establishment of therapy and group norms; understanding of offending/ restructuring offence supportive beliefs

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How is Establishment of therapy and group norms a treatment components in the Good Lives Model (GLM)

motivate offenders to focus of things important to them; process of reflection; commitment/ values for a prosocial identity; good promotion; risk reduction; management

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How is understanding of offending/ restructuring offence supportive beliefs a treatment components in the Good Lives Model (GLM)

goal is part of knowledge and relatedness; Development of a good lives blueprint for the offender is generated collaboratively

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what happens to the client

treatment approach dependent; Deficit based approach demotivating; anxiety, stress & empathy - critical treatment; Defensiveness, denial, lying

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Shame in the therapeutic encounter with offenders

inhibiting & inciting effects of shame on delinquency; self- conscious is critical for offenders in rehab; overlooked/ avoided; misunderstood/ misrepresented - perceived as other emotions;

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Rage and shame

cover/ mask; face saving & coping response; Grandiosity and a sense of ‘unique specialness; rage can lead to therapists avoiding scratching at shame laden experiences; learn its adaptive & functional;

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What happens to the therapist

can effects immediately or over time; Difficulties in adhering to a treatment model; high understanding and skill required to respond flexibly to this complex client group is challenging to all

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What is the role of the forensic psychologist in treatment?

Depends on treatment model used & treatment context; role evolved & developed; Trainee may use RNR style programme; Qualified hold Programme Manager & Treatment Manager roles; non-psycho maintain programme integrity & protocols

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