Protecting the Rights of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Correctional Settings

2019 ◽  
pp. 41-66
Author(s):  
Frank Lambrick ◽  
Astrid Birgden ◽  
Chelsea Troutman ◽  
Danielle McLeod
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Correctional Settings ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

Assessing firesetters with intellectual disabilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 102-118
Author(s):  
John L. Taylor ◽  
Ian Thorne
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Forensic Mental Health ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Assessment Measure ◽  
Correctional Settings ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
First Time ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose People with intellectual disabilities who set fires are a heterogeneous and clinically complex group who present significant challenges to the wider community and to forensic practitioners working in forensic mental health and correctional settings. There is little available in the literature to support professionals when considering assessment and formulation for clients exhibiting these perturbing behaviours. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach In this paper the materials available to assist forensic practitioners in considering assessment and formulation of people with intellectual disabilities who set fires are described and outlined. Findings An assessment scheme is proposed for organising information from a variety of sources to assist professionals in understanding the nature of risks and clinical needs of firesetters with intellectual disabilities. A newly revised risk assessment measure designed for this population is provided. Practical implications Forensic practitioners are provided with a framework and tools to assist with their assessment and formulation of firesetters with intellectual disabilities. Originality/value This is the first time a newly revised risk assessment for firesetting behaviour by people with intellectual disabilities has been presented.

Aquatic exercise for people with intellectual disabilities: findings from a systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Jorge Salse-Batán ◽  
David Suárez-Iglesias ◽  
Miguel A. Sanchez-Lastra ◽  
Carlos Ayán Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Aquatic Exercise ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities
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