There is increasing evidence
suggesting a link between ADHD and criminality, including a strong association
between ADHD symptoms and the likelihood of being on probation or in prison.
Most studies investigating the prevalence of ADHD in prison populations have
focused on adult male offenders. In the current study, 69 female prisoners were
screened for both childhood and adult ADHD symptoms using the Barkley Adult
ADHD Rating Scale-IV.
The results indicate that 41% of the prisoners met
the diagnostic criteria for ADHD in childhood and continued to meet criteria
for ADHD as adults. More importantly, young female prisoners (aged 18-25) were
significantly more likely to report symptoms of ADHD than older prisoners.
Prisoners who reported symptoms of ADHD also reported high levels of impairment
associated with these symptoms.
A better understanding of the prevalence of
ADHD in female prison units can highlight specific areas for intervention
during rehabilitation, as well as the management of serious incidents within
prison.
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By:
- 1Manygates Clinic, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Portobello Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PN, UK.
- 2Manygates Clinic, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Portobello Road, Wakefield, WF1 5PN, UK. l.emerson@sheffield.ac.uk.
- 3Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. l.emerson@sheffield.ac.uk.
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