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Post by carly on Mar 25, 2011 9:42:24 GMT
Williams et al have recently published a paper entitled 'Self -reported traumatic brain injury in male young offenders: A risk factor for re-offending, poor mental health and violence? In this study they sought to determine the rate of self reported TBI, of various severities, in a male adolescent youth offending population. They also aimed to explore whether TBI was associated with number of convictions, violent offending, mental health problems and drug misuse. Young male offenders aged 11-19 were recruited and a total of 197 participants were approached with 186 completing the study. TBI with loss of consciousness was reported by 46%, LOC consistent with mild TBI was reported by 29.6% and LOC consistent with moderate to severe TBI was reported by 16.6%. Repeat injury was common with 32% reporting more than one LOC. Frequency of self reported TBI was associated with more convictions and also greater violence in offences. Those with self reported TBI were also at risk of greater mental health problems and misuse of cannabis. They concluded that addressing TBI within adolescent offenders with neurorehabilitative input may be important for improving well being and reducing re-offending. To read the full paper please follow the link below pdfserve.informaworld.com/63086__929353137.pdfReference: Williams, W.H., Cordan, G., Mewse, A., Tonks, J. & Burgess, C (2010) Self-Reported Traumatic Brain Injury in Male Young Offenders: A risk factor for re-offending, poor mental health and violence? Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 20 (6), 801 - 812.
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