Background A supportive ward atmosphere is considered by many to be a precondition for
successful treatment in forensic psychiatry, but there is a clear need for a valid and …

Background The social climate of forensic units is important but little investigated, in part
because of the unavailability of a clinically practical and statistically sound measure. Aims …

Significant time and resources are devoted to the monitoring of social climate in secure
settings. However, if these efforts are to help (rather than hinder) attempts to improve the …

The social atmosphere in forensic hospitals and prisons is crucial to their success–this"
manual and more" shows how to assess the climate and identify ways of improving it. The …

The social climate of correctional (forensic) settings is likely to have a significant impact on
the outcome of treatment and the overall functioning of these units. The Essen Climate …

Objective: In a previous study, we have suggested a revision of the Anger/Aggression and
the Spontaneity subscales. The main aim of this study was to re‐evaluate the psychometric …

The present study examines the construct validity and reliability of the Prison Group Climate
Instrument (PGCI) in a sample of 77 adolescents placed in a Dutch youth prison and 49 …

In Australia, the rehabilitation of prisoners is one of the primary goals of correctional
agencies. It is commonly believed, however, that prisons do not typically provide …

Background Social climate has been measured in a variety of therapeutic settings, but there
is little information about it in secure mental health services, or how it may vary along a …

Twenty‐seven patients undergoing treatment in a high‐secure forensic facility participated in
focus group interviews to elicit their perceptions of (1) the factors leading to aggressive …