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Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Prisoners with intellectual disabilities face significant disadvantages, including increased vulnerability to bullying, segregation, depression, and anxiety.
  • These challenges underscore the need for targeted support within correctional facilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and uptake of screening for intellectual disabilities among new prisoners.
  • To determine the prevalence of intellectual disabilities in a prison population and evaluate the implementation of reasonable adjustments.

Main Methods:

  • A screening tool, the Learning Disabilities Screening Questionnaire (LDSQ), was administered to nearly 3000 new prisoners across three English prisons.
  • Screening was offered to an average of 75% of new entrants, with a refusal rate of only 14%.

Main Results:

  • Less than 7% of screened prisoners tested positive for intellectual disabilities.
  • Prisons implemented reasonable adjustments for individuals identified with intellectual disabilities following screening.

Conclusions:

  • The study demonstrates that screening for intellectual disabilities in prison settings is practical and effective.
  • Given the documented inequalities, universal implementation of such screening across all prisons is recommended to ensure equitable treatment and support.