sutton bas 11-27-2012. some of the individuals that i will be speaking about, and their companions...
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Some of the individuals that I will be speaking about, and their companions are individuals who have learned about sex by being subjected to sexual relations (sexual assault) as children themselves, often times by loved ones or by people whom they would associate as being important authority figures in their lives when they were younger and despite the fact that the sex may have hurt them at the time, in a concrete and matter-of-fact way this is something that someone does to someone else in a matter of fact fashion to meet their sexual needs.
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State of the fieldWays to help including First Responders,
training of criminal justice personnel, educators
Attempts to respond – difficult climate….Emerging best practice methods to address
concernsIdentifying Individuals With Autism in a State
Facility for Adolescents Adjudicated as Sexual Offenders: A Pilot Study
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Bill and his Mom (how the police responded)Child pornography and the FBIJason and victory on the ball fieldGeorge making friendsFixation on specialized interests Bobby and
the ‘Thought Police”But in some cases, Rick and not knowing
what to do next…
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Who Bill is – 6’,5” 356 poundsProblem at transition program302 three days later Outcome
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One photo and FBI involvement, but…Can you have an IQ of 135 and be considered
‘incompetent’?2+2=4 but does 3+1 also =4??Understanding what you’ve done and seeing
the bigger picture, is it possible?Slamming the door and thinking all is now ok
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The case of Bobby and the bully’sLined up trainsCollected match box carsCollected skate boardsRead about serial murders
Being bulliedGuidance Counselor’s offer of help (was it?)Psychiatric evaluationSex offender treatment (despite no charge)Clinical depression and intervention
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Are the disabled in these juvenile jails?In 2004 I was told ‘no’ as I met a young man
with Asperger’s…this is what led to my workAre there individuals with Intellectual disabilities
in the systemHow is trauma assessed, or is it?These are some of the specifics outlined in my
YDC work.
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Are ‘best practices’ best for all adolescents? NCYDC ASOP was (and maybe still is) the best for
adolescent sexual offending treatment in the eastern US, but are there limitations for those with IDD?
Trauma – some good literature for some disorder, no literature for how to treat – in or outside of criminal justice – for IDD
MAYSI – supplement for Intellectual and other developmental disorders needed.
What might Diversion look like?
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Assessment for Mental Health and Drug and alcohol use/abuse
But no clear assessment for Developmental disabilities – autism and/or intellectual disabilities
No clear assessment for prior sexualized trauma of residents
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3 Large Centers containing 9 independent programs
2 Forestry Camps2 Specialty programsOne female programAct 21 (ages 21 and over)
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Adjudicated Youth from ages 11 years to 20 years
Treatment offered for:Mental healthDrug and alcohol abuse/dependenceSexual offending
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All centered contained schools on siteTwo psychiatrists in the StateNo licensed doctoral level psychologistSome Certified Addictions Counselors
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Double razor wire in the entrancesLocated in remote areas of the State without
direct bus routes (making it difficult for regular visiting of family or concerned others)
Heavy metal doors, stools and bedsIntroduction to ‘best friends’
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* Self-harm* Depression and Bipolar Disorders* Autism Spectrum * Trauma* Addictions* Other Developmental Disorders
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Noted Developmental delays in:Developmental History by age 3 or so (most
important)Language SocialBehavior and Sensory
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46-54 Bed Units (5 cottages)“0” diagnosed “Autistic” in 2004‘Best Practice’ - Rehabilitation Program
for adolescent sexual offenders in existence for over 15 years
Rehab program uses traditional lecture format and includes traditional group methods for instruction (review of offenses, fantasy journals…) ((is this a problem?))
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January –May 2007One staff and three doctoral students –
Duquesne University School PsychologyAssessment to define limits and scope of the
presence and prevalence autism and other disorders
Treatment was provided in a limited sense
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Testing for:Autism, Mental Status Examination and ASDSTrauma – Childhood Trauma QuestionnaireIQ using WAIS, WISC, UNIT and WRATAuditory Processing using WJMood/Personality – BDI, BHI, BASC, CBCL, Sex Offender J-SOAP
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Diversion Project – BAS, BJJS, OMHSAS 2007-2008
The need for a different treatment approach – lessons learned from NCYDCAdmission assessments to pair with MAYSI to
look for Autism and IDD (CARS II and BRIEF)Behavioral approaches to shape in replacement
behaviorsGroupings/housing with others who have IDDLimited group therapiesLoaded individual therapy and peer-peer
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TrainingFirst RespondersCourt officials including DA and Public
DefendersAlternatives including Diversion
Re-visiting BAS RFI’sSystems working in harmonyFirst responders
BAS ASERT Center project with EMS (Dr. John McGonigle WPIC)
Indiana County ARCWashington County Project
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More Research defining “emerging best practices” for:Identification – Duquesne’s current initiatives The treatment those Developmentally Disabled
People who offend To Divert them from Criminal Justice settings
into settings where they can learn alternatives to their offending behaviors.
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