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Forgotten Families Sex Offenders’ Relatives 26 March 2014

Forgotten Families Sex Offenders’ Relatives 26 March 2014. Working with sex offenders HMP Whatton Emma Wilkinson. Working with sexual offenders. Emma Wilkinson – Forensic Psychologist in Training HMP Whatton. Overview:.

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Forgotten Families Sex Offenders’ Relatives 26 March 2014

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  1. Forgotten Families Sex Offenders’ Relatives 26 March 2014 March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  2. Working with sex offenders HMP Whatton Emma Wilkinson March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  3. Working with sexual offenders Emma Wilkinson – Forensic Psychologist in Training HMP Whatton March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  4. Overview: • To introduce programmes available to sexual offenders at HMP Whatton • The role of families in helping to manage risk March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  5. Living Skills Programmes • Thinking Skills Programme (TSP) • RESOLVE • Healthy Relationships Programme (HRP) March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  6. In brief: • Address issues with: • Problem solving • Relationships and inter-personal skills • Aggression and violence (reactive or instrumental March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  7. Sex Offender Treatment Programmes (SOTP) • Core SOTP • Extended SOTP • Healthy Sex Programme • Becoming New Me • Adapted Better Lives Booster March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  8. In brief: • Enables offenders to: • Develop insight into problematic thinking patterns and feelings that have driven offending • Increase empathy • Set ongoing goals and practice using skills to manage risk factors more effectively March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  9. Examples of work… • Coping diary or learning log March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  10. Support Spider March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  11. Sexual thoughts diary OK Not OK? T – if you had a sexual thought F – if you had a sexual feeling B – if you actually did something sexual i.e. a behaviour March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  12. Prisoners work • New Me Role Plays – what are they? • Progress log • Product pack • These are given to prisoners and they are able to share them with families March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  13. Family involvement in prison • Generally don’t work directly with families • BUT…families are invited to attend post programme reviews • Families are encouraged to show an interest in treatment and progress • Support network – offenders are encouraged to develop their family support and share risk management plans • Discussions regarding the level of knowledge by families and appropriate support March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  14. The role of families out of prison • Difficulties in knowing how to support offenders • Review work with them • Open communication with Offender Manager • Be aware of warning signs and encourage use of skills • Encourage autonomy and use of other support • Consider what is helpful and what shouldn’t be ignored March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  15. Collusion and denial… • Some families may believe innocence or have similar unhelpful thoughts • Shame and guilt can be a barrier to effectively engaging in treatment • Encouraging families to support treatment and progress so they are not in a position to be accused of similar offences in the future March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  16. Take home messages • Families play an important role in support for offenders both in and out of prison • They can play an important part in the management of risk • There may be some issues regarding limitations to support and knowledge and these gaps should be bridged March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  17. Thank you! Emma.Wilkinson@hmps.gsi.gov.uk March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

  18. Working with sex offenders HMP Whatton Emma Wilkinson March 2014 www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk

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