An exploration of the experiences of women with an Intellectual Disability within secure services, a narrative enquiry in their own words
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An exploration of the experiences of women with an Intellectual Disability within secure services, a narrative enquiry in their own words
IRAS ID
236235
Contact name
Angela Ridley
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Northumbria University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
Do women with an intellectual disability experience forensic services through a gendered lens? A narrative enquiry.
We know that women are treated differently to men in the criminal justice system receiving different outcomes compared with men in terms of fines, probationary orders and sentencing. Women are more likely than their male counterparts to have excessive action taken against them. We also know that proportionately there are more women in custody than men (Corston 2007).
Little research has been carried with women with an intellectual disability (ID) and the nurses who support them in forensic services. Given the known different treatments and outcomes for women, the purpose of this study is to determine whether, and how, women with an ID experience forensic services differently to men. This research will also gain a clear understanding of the way forensic nurses support those women.
The area being studied is forensic female services for women with an ID and the nurses who support those women. Forensic services support people with an ID who have experienced criminal proceedings and have a health need. Due to the Transforming Care Agenda services are being re-configured, meaning this research is timely in relation to shaping services.
Women with an ID who have previously accessed or currently accessing forensic services and Registered Nurses who have supported or are supporting those women are eligible to take part in the research.
The study will be conducted in female forensic services within Northumberland Tyne and Wear Foundation Trust and Tees Esk Wear Valley FT. Twelve women and Twelve Registered Nurses will be invited to attend on two occasions. Initially for an information session about the research, then for an individual narrative interview, conducted by the Principal Investigator. With follow up meetings to engage in narratives. Each contact will last no more than ninety minutes.REC name
North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/NE/0162
Date of REC Opinion
5 Oct 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion