A case study of an embedded system in prison to support individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities in the criminal justice system
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour
ISSN: 2050-8824
Article publication date: 9 June 2015
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe first the rationale for an embedded process for learning difficulties and disabilities in the criminal justice system (CJS). This is followed by an example of how this approach has been delivered in one offender setting. The use of a novel computerised assessment tool is described, and the way it has been used to undertake the initial screening processes and provide person centred guidance for staff and the individuals. The bio-psychosocial approach to supporting individuals moving through the CJS is suggested as an approach that could be potentially used in other prisons settings. The paper also highlights some of the current challenges in doing so.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper presents a review of the currently literature to provide a rationale for the example of the embedded approach taken.
Findings
The approach, aligns to the challenges cited in much of the research.
Practical implications
The model presented can be used as a basis for potentially delivering such a system in other prisons settings and to highlight areas that remain contentious.
Social implications
The embedded model represents a bio-psychosocial approach to supporting individuals moving through the CJS so has important implications.
Originality/value
This is novel approach.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
Professor Amanda Kirby is a CEO of Do-IT Solutions and one of the developers of the profiling tool described. The author is also a parent of an adult with DCD, Dyslexia and ADHD.
Citation
Kirby, A. and Saunders, L. (2015), "A case study of an embedded system in prison to support individuals with learning difficulties and disabilities in the criminal justice system", Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, Vol. 6 No. 2, pp. 112-124. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-09-2015-0036
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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