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The Development of a DVD for Young Offenders Wendy Macdonald

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

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The Development of a DVD for Young Offenders Wendy Macdonald

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  1. The Development of a DVD for Young OffendersWendy Macdonald

  2. Background Needs of young offenders Qualitative study Changing Times DVD

  3. 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

  4. 31% mental health need 29% need because of risky behaviour 20% IQ below 70 30% assessed as borderline learning disability

  5. Community vs Custody Significantly more needs Education Risky behaviour Relationships Alcohol and drug misuse

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Interviews Physical health Mental health Sexual health Drugs and alcohol Hopes and plans for the future

  11. 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

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