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187963  |
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Reflections of a White Female Psychologist Working With Aboriginal Men and Women in Maximum Security Prisons (From Women in Corrections: Staff and Clients, P 1-10, 2000,
Australian Institute of Criminology -- See NCJ-187936)
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| Author(s): |
Ann Finlay |
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| Date Published: |
2000 |
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| Annotation: |
This paper discusses the provision of appropriate psychological
interventions for Aboriginal inmates in South Australia.
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| Abstract: |
The Royal Commission that issued the report on Aboriginal Deaths
in Custody (1991) recommended that Aboriginal inmates be provided
with culturally appropriate mental health services equivalent to
those available to the general public. The Aboriginal Services
Division of the Department for Correctional Services for South
Australia argued that such services should be "exclusive" to
break down the barriers of mistrust between Aboriginal inmates
and dominant-culture professionals. The author's position in the
Department for Correctional Services of South Australia was
created to meet this need. She is a psychologist who works
exclusively with Aboriginal inmates. Numerous factors were
considered in the process of developing an appropriate model of
psychological practice in a correctional setting. In this paper,
the author recounts her observations and reflections during this
ongoing process. Gender, cultural, and confidentiality issues
within an institutional setting are explored. The efficacy of a
collaborative approach with the Aboriginal Liaison Officers
working within the prison system is an integral part of an
effective model of practice. Comparative analyses of pre-service
and post-service use of psychological services by indigenous
inmates supports the contention that "exclusivity" can play a
major role in service delivery. 2 figures and 10 references
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| Main Term(s): |
Corrections policies |
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| Index Term(s): |
Aborigines; Corrections in foreign countries; Female inmates; Female offenders; Mental health services; Mentally ill inmates; Offender mental health services |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
Australian Institute of Criminology
Canberra ACT, 2601, Australia |
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| Sale Source: |
Australian Institute of Criminology
GPO Box 2944
Canberra ACT, 2601,
Australia |
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| Page Count: |
10 |
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| Format: |
Document |
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| Type: |
Legislation/Policy Description |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
Australia |
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| Note: |
Paper presented at the Women in Corrections: Staff and Clients
Conference held in Adelaide, Australia, October 31-November 1,
2000. Downloaded March 21, 2001
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http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=187963 |
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