Advancing the identification and treatment of offenders with high levels of psychopathic traits in the UK

Tew, Jennifer (2015). Advancing the identification and treatment of offenders with high levels of psychopathic traits in the UK. University of Birmingham. Ph.D.

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Abstract

This thesis aims to advance the assessment of psychopathy and treatment of offenders with high levels of psychopathic traits within the UK prison service.
Following an introduction to set this work in context, Part I provides a review that investigates how assessments of psychopathy inform the risk, need and responsivity needs of individuals. This is a framework that underpins treatment of offending behaviour. Part II explores a potential psychopathy assessment and screening measure for the UK prison service. Specifically, Chapter two assesses the reliability and validity of the Hare Self-Report Psychopathy scale (Hare SRP).
Part III investigates the impact of an innovative treatment programme for violent offenders with high levels of psychopathic traits; the Chromis programme. Chapter three outlines the nature of the Chromis programme. Chapter four explores participants’ experiences of treatment using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Chapter five focuses on changes in anger and aggression across five participants, looking at self-reported change and observed behaviour. Chapter six reports on changes across four key areas using a multiple-case study methodology of five case studies.
Finally there is an overview and discussion of the findings, their implications, and limitations and suggested future research.

Type of Work: Thesis (Doctorates > Ph.D.)
Award Type: Doctorates > Ph.D.
Supervisor(s):
Supervisor(s)EmailORCID
Dixon, LouiseUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Harkins, LeighUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
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College/Faculty: Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Life & Environmental Sciences
School or Department: School of Psychology
Funders: None/not applicable
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
URI: http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/6269

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