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People with intellectual disabilities in the Criminal Justice System: developing an assessment tool for measuring prevalence

Mason, Jonathan, Murphy, Glynis H. (2002) People with intellectual disabilities in the Criminal Justice System: developing an assessment tool for measuring prevalence. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 41 (3). pp. 315-320. ISSN 0144-6657. (doi:10.1348/014466502760379163) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:32140)

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Abstract

Objectives. To develop a screening tool to detect those who may have intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual disabilities in the criminal justice system (CJS).

Design. The items for the assessment tool were based on data from an earlier study. The assessment tool was piloted on 80 participants, who also completed a short form of the WAIS-R.

Method. Items for the screening tool were derived using a discriminant analysis procedure with data from a previous study (measuring IQ and other factors in people on probation). A sample of 40 participants with an intellectual disability and 40 with an IQ in the normal range then completed the screening measure and the WAIS-R. Results. The screening measure showed good concurrent validity, and correctly classified 87% of participants.

Conclusions. The screening measure is a useful tool for people working in the CJS to use in the identification of those who may be in need of further support owing to an intellectual disability or borderline intellectual disability.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1348/014466502760379163
Uncontrolled keywords: ADULT INTELLIGENCE SCALE; QUICK TEST
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > HV1568 Disability studies
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard
Depositing User: Jo Ruffels
Date Deposited: 08 Nov 2012 14:34 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:09 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/32140 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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