
The good lives conceptions by persons labelled not criminally responsible with a migration background : what can we learn?
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- Marjolein De Pau (UGent) , Stijn Vandevelde (UGent) and Tom Vander Beken (UGent)
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- Our societies are rapidly becoming (super)diverse in terms of age, country of origin, gender, language or religion. This is reflected in our forensic mental health services, which increasingly have to cater for a diverse population of forensic clients. More specifically, persons labelled Not Criminally Responsible with a migration background are relatively overrepresented in Belgian forensic mental health services. Moreover, first generation migrants reside significantly more in high-secure facilities. In this respect, it is essential to provide cultural sensitive treatment in forensic mental healthcare in an attempt to reduce these disparities. This qualitative study delves into how having a migration background affects the Good Lives Model conceptions. Good Lives interviews were conducted with 17 individuals labeled NCR. Thematic analysis of verbatim transcriptions reveals that cultural factors significantly can shape the pursuit of secondary goods. Findings indicate the presence of internal and external obstacles, such as exposure to potentially traumatic events, trauma symptoms, difficulty meeting cultural expectations, low language proficiency, lack of residency rights, and experiences of discrimination. Conversely, identified strengths include proficient language skills, residency rights, and a robust social network. By recognizing the specific mechanisms linking secondary goods, obstacles, and strengths, this research contributes valuable insights for tailoring interventions and promoting more equitable mental health services. Implementing these findings may enhance the effectiveness of forensic mental healthcare, fostering inclusivity and tailored support for this diverse population.
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Please use this url to cite or link to this publication: http://hdl.handle.net/1854/LU-01J8FEW9Q8MG33HGKKGH2EY56Q
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- De Pau, Marjolein, et al. “The Good Lives Conceptions by Persons Labelled Not Criminally Responsible with a Migration Background : What Can We Learn?” EUROCRIM 2024, 24th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Book of Abstracts, 2024, pp. 114–114.
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- De Pau, M., Vandevelde, S., & Vander Beken, T. (2024). The good lives conceptions by persons labelled not criminally responsible with a migration background : what can we learn? EUROCRIM 2024, 24th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Book of Abstracts, 114–114.
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- De Pau, Marjolein, Stijn Vandevelde, and Tom Vander Beken. 2024. “The Good Lives Conceptions by Persons Labelled Not Criminally Responsible with a Migration Background : What Can We Learn?” In EUROCRIM 2024, 24th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Book of Abstracts, 114–114.
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- De Pau, Marjolein, Stijn Vandevelde, and Tom Vander Beken. 2024. “The Good Lives Conceptions by Persons Labelled Not Criminally Responsible with a Migration Background : What Can We Learn?” In EUROCRIM 2024, 24th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Book of Abstracts, 114–114.
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- 1.De Pau M, Vandevelde S, Vander Beken T. The good lives conceptions by persons labelled not criminally responsible with a migration background : what can we learn? In: EUROCRIM 2024, 24th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Book of Abstracts. 2024. p. 114–114.
- IEEE
- [1]M. De Pau, S. Vandevelde, and T. Vander Beken, “The good lives conceptions by persons labelled not criminally responsible with a migration background : what can we learn?,” in EUROCRIM 2024, 24th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Book of Abstracts, Bucharest, Romania, 2024, pp. 114–114.
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