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Culture, Health & Sexuality, 2013
In an effort to reduce the rates of seclusion and restraint use within two of Connecticut's s... more In an effort to reduce the rates of seclusion and restraint use within two of Connecticut's state psychiatric hospitals, the state mental health system has adopted Community Connection's model of trauma-informed systems change. Core to this approach are the concepts of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. To quantify the effects of integrating trauma-informed principles within both hospitals, staff and consumer rating scales were developed to tap into the ward climate and interpersonal atmosphere of the targeted units and to measure change in these areas, as reflected in consumer and staff attitudes and feelings. This presentation will describe the process of scale development and administration to the consumers on the affected wards. We will also compare findings from the first two observation waves (baseline and first post-test) with respect to each domain of trauma-informed care, and present information on scale validity and reliability. These ...
In order to evaluate the efforts of CT state hospitals to reduce seclusion and restraint, we impl... more In order to evaluate the efforts of CT state hospitals to reduce seclusion and restraint, we implemented a multi-layered, mixed-method evaluation. In addition to data collected for the SAMHSA-required national evaluation including changes in policies and procedures and rates of seclusion and restraint by patient characteristics, we sought to monitor issues that were important to CT stakeholders, as identified by advisory committees at the state and local levels. These include rates of injury of staff and patients, the need for 1:1 observations, and the satisfaction with new procedures and the hospital environment. Evaluation methods included participant observation, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, client and staff surveys, and review of administrative information. Frequent feedback to the project director and advisory groups helped to shape the initiative as it unfolded. We will present data on the changes over the early course of the initiative and describe the ways that ...
The journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 2009
Using indirect evidence, Wortzel and his colleagues raise the likelihood that the rates of suicid... more Using indirect evidence, Wortzel and his colleagues raise the likelihood that the rates of suicide will increase among incarcerated veterans, given past trends and current information about veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Although it might be argued that the data are inadequate for the formulation of public policy, there is sufficient information to begin creating programs for veterans now. Wortzel and colleagues suggest screening in jails to identify veterans at risk, with increased monitoring in the first weeks of incarceration, and use of the Critical Time Intervention during important transitions. While these recommendations are worthy, a better understanding of the factors associated with suicidality may help policy-makers to support programs for returning veterans before they develop the serious problems that can lead to suicide. Also promising is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's recent funding of six jail diversion programs with a focus...
Journal of Black Psychology, 2006
Once considered a "White thing," suicide is now the third leading cause of death for African Amer... more Once considered a "White thing," suicide is now the third leading cause of death for African Americans, behind only homicide and unintentional injury. Although the rates of suicide for African American women remain low and relatively unchanged, the rates for African American men have increased dramatically during the past 20 years. The changes in the suicide rates for African American youth have motivated researchers to investigate protective and risk factors associated with suicide. In light of some of the current findings that identify religious participation as a protective factor against suicide for African Americans, an alternative perspective is provided that examines the contribution of spirituality and specific religious practices on gender differences in suicide risk.
UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations & Theses. The world's most comprehensive collection of dissert... more UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations & Theses. The world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. Learn more... ProQuest, Cultural influences on college students' suicide risk recognition in same age-peers. by ...
Journal of the American …, 2009
Using indirect evidence, Wortzel and his colleagues raise the likelihood that the rates of suicid... more Using indirect evidence, Wortzel and his colleagues raise the likelihood that the rates of suicide will increase among incarcerated veterans, given past trends and current information about veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Although it might be argued that the data are ...
Culture, Health & Sexuality, 2013
The historical image of the Black Jezebel - a hypersexual, seductive and manipulative slave woman... more The historical image of the Black Jezebel - a hypersexual, seductive and manipulative slave woman - has been one of the most pervasive and evolving images influencing the sexual socialization and perceptions of African American women today. This preliminary study examined generational differences in the endorsement of modern depictions of the Jezebel, as well as the relationship between racial-ethnic esteem and endorsement of this sexualised image. A total of 249 African American women completed an online, self-report questionnaire assessing study variables. Results suggested that younger women (aged 18-34) may exhibit higher endorsement of the modern Jezebel depictions. Additionally, aspects of racial-ethnic esteem may be linked to lower endorsement of modern Jezebel depictions among younger and older (55 years and older) African American women. Implications for future research and clinical practice are discussed.
Culture, Health & Sexuality, 2013
In an effort to reduce the rates of seclusion and restraint use within two of Connecticut's s... more In an effort to reduce the rates of seclusion and restraint use within two of Connecticut's state psychiatric hospitals, the state mental health system has adopted Community Connection's model of trauma-informed systems change. Core to this approach are the concepts of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. To quantify the effects of integrating trauma-informed principles within both hospitals, staff and consumer rating scales were developed to tap into the ward climate and interpersonal atmosphere of the targeted units and to measure change in these areas, as reflected in consumer and staff attitudes and feelings. This presentation will describe the process of scale development and administration to the consumers on the affected wards. We will also compare findings from the first two observation waves (baseline and first post-test) with respect to each domain of trauma-informed care, and present information on scale validity and reliability. These ...
In order to evaluate the efforts of CT state hospitals to reduce seclusion and restraint, we impl... more In order to evaluate the efforts of CT state hospitals to reduce seclusion and restraint, we implemented a multi-layered, mixed-method evaluation. In addition to data collected for the SAMHSA-required national evaluation including changes in policies and procedures and rates of seclusion and restraint by patient characteristics, we sought to monitor issues that were important to CT stakeholders, as identified by advisory committees at the state and local levels. These include rates of injury of staff and patients, the need for 1:1 observations, and the satisfaction with new procedures and the hospital environment. Evaluation methods included participant observation, semi-structured interviews, focus groups, client and staff surveys, and review of administrative information. Frequent feedback to the project director and advisory groups helped to shape the initiative as it unfolded. We will present data on the changes over the early course of the initiative and describe the ways that ...
The journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 2009
Using indirect evidence, Wortzel and his colleagues raise the likelihood that the rates of suicid... more Using indirect evidence, Wortzel and his colleagues raise the likelihood that the rates of suicide will increase among incarcerated veterans, given past trends and current information about veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Although it might be argued that the data are inadequate for the formulation of public policy, there is sufficient information to begin creating programs for veterans now. Wortzel and colleagues suggest screening in jails to identify veterans at risk, with increased monitoring in the first weeks of incarceration, and use of the Critical Time Intervention during important transitions. While these recommendations are worthy, a better understanding of the factors associated with suicidality may help policy-makers to support programs for returning veterans before they develop the serious problems that can lead to suicide. Also promising is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's recent funding of six jail diversion programs with a focus...
Journal of Black Psychology, 2006
Once considered a "White thing," suicide is now the third leading cause of death for African Amer... more Once considered a "White thing," suicide is now the third leading cause of death for African Americans, behind only homicide and unintentional injury. Although the rates of suicide for African American women remain low and relatively unchanged, the rates for African American men have increased dramatically during the past 20 years. The changes in the suicide rates for African American youth have motivated researchers to investigate protective and risk factors associated with suicide. In light of some of the current findings that identify religious participation as a protective factor against suicide for African Americans, an alternative perspective is provided that examines the contribution of spirituality and specific religious practices on gender differences in suicide risk.
UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations & Theses. The world's most comprehensive collection of dissert... more UMI, ProQuest ® Dissertations & Theses. The world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses. Learn more... ProQuest, Cultural influences on college students' suicide risk recognition in same age-peers. by ...
Journal of the American …, 2009
Using indirect evidence, Wortzel and his colleagues raise the likelihood that the rates of suicid... more Using indirect evidence, Wortzel and his colleagues raise the likelihood that the rates of suicide will increase among incarcerated veterans, given past trends and current information about veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Although it might be argued that the data are ...
Culture, Health & Sexuality, 2013
The historical image of the Black Jezebel - a hypersexual, seductive and manipulative slave woman... more The historical image of the Black Jezebel - a hypersexual, seductive and manipulative slave woman - has been one of the most pervasive and evolving images influencing the sexual socialization and perceptions of African American women today. This preliminary study examined generational differences in the endorsement of modern depictions of the Jezebel, as well as the relationship between racial-ethnic esteem and endorsement of this sexualised image. A total of 249 African American women completed an online, self-report questionnaire assessing study variables. Results suggested that younger women (aged 18-34) may exhibit higher endorsement of the modern Jezebel depictions. Additionally, aspects of racial-ethnic esteem may be linked to lower endorsement of modern Jezebel depictions among younger and older (55 years and older) African American women. Implications for future research and clinical practice are discussed.