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Why do prisoners take drugs? |
To feel invincible. Addiction. Releive pain. To be more confident. To rebel. Peer influence. Spcialise/relax. |
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What is the definition of a drug? |
Any substance which, when taken into the body, creates a change in physiology, mood or perception. |
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What does MDA stand for? |
The misuse of drugs act 1971. |
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Common symptons of drug misuse. |
Vomiting. Weight loss/weight gain. Dilated pupils. Depression. Paranoia. Delirium. |
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Two prison rules that apply to MDT. |
Prison rule 50 allows MDT to be carried out. Prison rule 51 allows disciplinary action on a posative test |
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How can you tackle psychoactive substance use in prisons? |
Stop it being conveyed. Charge prisoners in possession. Be consistent with terminology. Work closly with your local drug treatment service. |
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Forms of violence. |
Victimisation. Anti-social behaviour. Racist incidents. Physical assualt. |
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Reduction of violence. |
H.M.P.P.S. is committed to ensuring that the custodial environment is safe for prisoners, staff and visitors, through acknowledging the importance of considering prisoners, staff and the local prison environment and the impact they have on violence. A safe environment will help to focus on rehabilitation for the prisoner, ensuring prisoners and staff alike have confidence that promblems/violence will be robustly challenged. |
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What are the 3 key factors for managing violence? |
Individual. Situational. Social. |
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What are the possible triggers for increased violence? |
Further charges. Segregation. Being a victim of violence, theft, intimidation. Mental health issues. Family/relationship breakdowns. Minor conflicts or arguments. Coercion and taxing. |
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Effects of violence on staff. |
Tension. Extra work. Drain on resources. Loss of control. Illness/reporting sick. Requests for transfers. |
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Effects of violence on prisoners. |
Suicide and self harm. Damage to prison/prison property. Levels of stress increased. Drug use. Assualts. Request for rule 45. |
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Effects of violence in prisons. |
Assualts, loss of control, loss of regime. Drain on resources. Less use of facilities. Increased cost. Loss of trust |
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Symptoms of violence. |
Fear and tension. Debt. Injuries, illness/reporting sick. Requeats for transfer or rule 45. Injury to staff. Isloation, negelect or hygenie |
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Improving on challenging behavior. |
Positive dialogue. Use of I.E.P. sentence planning targets. Constructive intervention. Motivational interviews. Internal reallocation. |
