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Results for attention deficit disorder, inmates
1 results foundAuthor: Usher, Amelia Title: Profile and Outcomes of Male Offenders with ADHD Summary: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder characterized by difficulties regulating attention, activity, and impulsivity. Predominantly diagnosed in childhood and adolescence, ADHD is increasingly being recognized as a disorder that continues to affect individuals into adulthood. ADHD is associated with a number of adverse outcomes including aggression, criminality, substance abuse, and low educational attainment, and it is thought to be more prevalent in forensic populations. Currently there is no information on the level of ADHD among federal offenders, and it is hypothesized that high rates of ADHD would present challenges for CSC in terms of offender behaviour management and community reintegration. To study the relationship between ADHD and a number of variables related to correctional outcomes, the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS) was administered to a sample of offenders newly admitted to CSC. Over a 14 month period, 497 male offenders completed the ASRS at the Regional Reception Centre in the Pacific region (RRAC). It was determined that 16.5% of offenders met the clinical criteria for ADHD, while a further 25% scored in moderate range for this disorder. A significant relationship was discovered between ADHD and a number of demographic and profile variables. ADHD was found to be associated with unstable job history, presence of a learning disability, lower educational attainment, substance abuse, higher risk and need levels, and other mental health problems. ADHD was also found to predict institutional misconduct; offenders with the highest levels of ADHD were 2.5 times more likely to receive an institutional charge than offenders without these symptoms. Additionally, offenders with high levels of ADHD fared poorly on release to the community. Within six months of release, they were more likely to have returned to custody than offenders with no symptoms of ADHD. The current study improves our understanding of the impact of ADHD in forensic populations. The rate of the disorder found in this study was considerably higher than prevalence rates cited in the general population, but in line with estimates from other correctional jurisdictions. Results indicate that high levels of ADHD can present challenges for CSC in terms of offender institutional management and transition into the community. A secondary purpose of this study was to evaluate the ASRS as a screening tool for ADHD in offenders. Findings indicate that the ASRS is a brief measure that can easily be administered at intake to identify offenders who may need additional services or adapted interventions because of this disorder. Details: Ottawa: Correctional Service of Canada, 2010. 53p. Source: Internet Resource: Research Report 2010 Nº R-226: Accessed April 16, 2012 at: http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rsrch/reports/r226/r226-eng.pdf Year: 2010 Country: Canada URL: http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rsrch/reports/r226/r226-eng.pdf Shelf Number: 124985 Keywords: Attention Deficit Disorder, InmatesInmates (Canada)Male Inmates, Learning DisabilitiesMale Offenders |