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Perspectives of Enhanced Thinking Skills in prisons in the United Kingdom: a qualitative case study

Jill Clark (University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne)

The British Journal of Forensic Practice

ISSN: 1463-6646

Article publication date: 1 February 2006

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Abstract

This article discusses findings from one phase of a research study funded by the Learning and Skills Development Agency which aims to improve the thinking and communication skills of prisoners in England and Wales. Perceptions and discussions of a qualitative case study of an offending behaviour intervention ‐ Enhanced Thinking Skills (ETS) ‐ are presented, including perceptions of the ETS experience. Discussion includes factors which affect the delivery of the programme, such as group climate and dynamics, personality differences, responses of inmates and accounts of motivation. These are set in the context of current criminal justice policy in England and Wales.

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Clark, J. (2006), "Perspectives of Enhanced Thinking Skills in prisons in the United Kingdom: a qualitative case study", The British Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 12-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/14636646200600003

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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