Jason Davies
Biographic Data
| ID | 3800067 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jason Davies |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jason |
| FAMILY NAME | Davies |
| SIGNATURE | DAVIES J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University College London |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1694-5370 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 20 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Forensic Case Formulation
Forensic case formulation (FCF) is a key activity within the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPDP), performed by OPDP specialist offender managers (OMs) and psychologists. Although FCF training is provided to OMs, there are a number of questions about the adequacy and effectiveness of this training. Furthermore, it is unclear whether psychologists receive sufficient support to keep their FCF skills relevant and effective over time. This st…
Examining the South Wales Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS)
Intensive Intervention Risk Management Service (IIRMS) is a time-limited enhanced level of input for those who are subject to probation service supervision and present with high risk and a likely personality disorder. In order to understand experiences of delivering or receiving this service and ways in which the service might address need or reduce risk, semi-structured interviews were conducted with all those providing the service ( n = 10) and…
Prison Service Delivery Beyond Lockdown
The Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPDP) in England and Wales supports individuals in prison with complex interpersonal and emotional regulation needs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this population faced heightened vulnerability, while prison officers encountered health risks, staffing shortages, and increased psychological strain. To explore how people living and working in prison coped under these conditions, 24 people in prison and 10 …
The Impact of a Brief Psycho-Education and Skills Intervention on Trauma Symptoms in a Prison Setting
The links between trauma and poorer physical health and psychological well-being in adulthood are now well established. Research shows levels of trauma are especially high amongst those who are incarcerated although evidence on what works to help this group is limited. To examine the effectiveness and acceptability of participation in a new brief, structured group intervention in fostering stabilization through reducing the symptoms of post-traum…
Exploring the experiences of South Wales Probation staff that access the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway
A key aspect of the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPDP) is to provide specialist psychologically informed support to the staff working with high-risk offenders who present with personality difficulties. This includes delivering training and facilitating case consultation and formulation meetings. This study aimed to examine the experiences of probation practitioners who have engaged with core OPDP services within a single delivery unit w…
A Pragmatic Study of the Impact of a Brief Mindfulness Intervention on Prisoners and Staff in a Category B Prison and Men Subject to Community-Based Probation Supervision
Objectives: This article presents two studies assessing the impact of mindfulness in prison (prisoners and staff) and non-custodial settings. Method: Study 1—prisoners ( n = 17) and staff ( n = 15) in a UK prison completed a mindfulness program; 16 individuals acted as a single time point comparison. Data were collected using self-report, computer based and physiological measurement. Study 2—men under community probation supervision were allocate…
Individual Psychological Therapies in Forensic Settings
The experience of hepatitis C treatment for people with a history of mental health problems
This qualitative study explores the experience of hepatitis C virus treatment for people with pre-existing mental health problems within a large city hospital. Four men and four women with pre-existing mental health problems who had received hepatitis C virus treatment took part in semi-structured interviews which were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. A central theme of 'Self, stigma and change' was identified which interl…
A Descriptive Review of Research Relating to Sadomasochism
This review explores literature relevant to understanding the psychological well-being of people who have an interest in sexual sadomasochism (SM). It focuses on evaluating the traditional psychiatric and psychodynamic perspectives of SM, which conceptualize SM practitioners as being psychologically unwell. The empirical information reviewed is inconsistent with a number of aspects of the traditional theories of SM. The validity of conceptualizin…
A Cross-cultural Validation of the Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory (BCAP)
The psychometric properties and utility of the Short Sadistic Impulse Scale (SSIS).
Sadistic personality disorder (SPD) has been underresearched and often misunderstood in forensic settings. Furthermore, personality disorders in general are the subject of much controversy in terms of their classification (i.e., whether they should be categorical or dimensional). The Sadistic Attitudes and Behaviors Scale (SABS; Davies & Hand, 2003; O'Meara, Davies, & Barnes-Holmes, 2004) is a recently developed scale for measuring sadistic incli…
Tacitus and the restoration of Rome
Just as the analysis of Livy's religious material required some awareness of his broader aims and methods, so too with Tacitus it is essential to acknowledge the way in which he undertook his project and what that was. Of course society had changed profoundly with the transition to empire and we should not expect that the eminently political act of writing history had not also adapted. Nonetheless we shall see that if circumstances and methods ha…
Livy and the invention of Roman religion
The reception of Livy Religious material in Livy Our reception of Livy has tended to be determined by our requirements. As a source of historical information, he has been considered disappointing when judged by modern standards and methods. Though there are undoubtedly problems recovering historical facts from our author, recent, more ‘literary’ studies have brought more favourable results that show Roman identity to have been a key factor in sha…
Conclusions
Religion is a powerful theme in the three authors scrutinised here: indeed it might be said to be the backbone both of the historical record and of the transaction of Roman identity. Virtually every major battle and a great many other events are explained with reference to the gods. Historiography, in its role of explanation and characterisation, appropriated a particular role to itself in its synthesis of the competing religious knowledges: thes…
Ammianus and a final settlement
Introduction Over 250 years passed between the works of Tacitus and Ammianus Marcellinus. How, exactly, we are to think of the religious aspects of the period in which the latter wrote is a complex question that could easily merit a book in its own right. We can point to the survival of many pagan cults and practices for centuries after Constantine. Or, with our long hindsight, we could point to symbolic moments such as the death of Julian, the l…
A Critical Review of the Psychometric Evidence Base of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory
Religion in historiography
Religion in ancient Rome concerned itself with (amongst other things) issues of control, prediction, and explanation, largely through the use of ritual, which was mostly designed to consult the gods or (if they proved adverse) to win their favor. Historiography, on the other hand, dealt with (amongst other things) issues of influence, warning, and explanation, largely through the representation of appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Clearly t…
An Exploration of the Experiences of Young Women Living with Type 1 Diabetes
The aim of this research was to explore young women's experience of living with type 1 diabetes. Nine young women aged between 18 and 24 took part in semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Four main super-ordinate themes emerged; `the relationship with the body', `personal challenges', `the impact of relationships' and `changing and adapting'. These themes provide a deeper understanding of the…
Rome's Religious History
This book explores the way in which three ancient historians, writing in Latin, embedded the gods into their accounts of the past. Although previous scholarship has generally portrayed these writers as somewhat dismissive of traditional Roman religion, it is argued here that Livy, Tacitus and Ammianus saw themselves as being very close to the centre of those traditions. The gods are presented as a potent historical force, and a close reading of t…
Tacitus Germany
An Exploration of the Experiences of Young Women Living with Type 1 Diabetes
The aim of this research was to explore young women's experience of living with type 1 diabetes. Nine young women aged between 18 and 24 took part in semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Four main super-ordinate themes emerged; `the relationship with the body', `personal challenges', `the impact of relationships' and `changing and adapting'. These themes provide a deeper understanding of the…
A Cross-cultural Validation of the Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory (BCAP)
The experience of hepatitis C treatment for people with a history of mental health problems
This qualitative study explores the experience of hepatitis C virus treatment for people with pre-existing mental health problems within a large city hospital. Four men and four women with pre-existing mental health problems who had received hepatitis C virus treatment took part in semi-structured interviews which were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. A central theme of 'Self, stigma and change' was identified which interl…
Tacitus Germany
Rome's Religious History
This book explores the way in which three ancient historians, writing in Latin, embedded the gods into their accounts of the past. Although previous scholarship has generally portrayed these writers as somewhat dismissive of traditional Roman religion, it is argued here that Livy, Tacitus and Ammianus saw themselves as being very close to the centre of those traditions. The gods are presented as a potent historical force, and a close reading of t…
Religion in historiography
Religion in ancient Rome concerned itself with (amongst other things) issues of control, prediction, and explanation, largely through the use of ritual, which was mostly designed to consult the gods or (if they proved adverse) to win their favor. Historiography, on the other hand, dealt with (amongst other things) issues of influence, warning, and explanation, largely through the representation of appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Clearly t…
An Exploration of the Experiences of Young Women Living with Type 1 Diabetes
The aim of this research was to explore young women's experience of living with type 1 diabetes. Nine young women aged between 18 and 24 took part in semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Four main super-ordinate themes emerged; `the relationship with the body', `personal challenges', `the impact of relationships' and `changing and adapting'. These themes provide a deeper understanding of the…
Tacitus and the restoration of Rome
Just as the analysis of Livy's religious material required some awareness of his broader aims and methods, so too with Tacitus it is essential to acknowledge the way in which he undertook his project and what that was. Of course society had changed profoundly with the transition to empire and we should not expect that the eminently political act of writing history had not also adapted. Nonetheless we shall see that if circumstances and methods ha…
Livy and the invention of Roman religion
The reception of Livy Religious material in Livy Our reception of Livy has tended to be determined by our requirements. As a source of historical information, he has been considered disappointing when judged by modern standards and methods. Though there are undoubtedly problems recovering historical facts from our author, recent, more ‘literary’ studies have brought more favourable results that show Roman identity to have been a key factor in sha…
Conclusions
Religion is a powerful theme in the three authors scrutinised here: indeed it might be said to be the backbone both of the historical record and of the transaction of Roman identity. Virtually every major battle and a great many other events are explained with reference to the gods. Historiography, in its role of explanation and characterisation, appropriated a particular role to itself in its synthesis of the competing religious knowledges: thes…
Ammianus and a final settlement
Introduction Over 250 years passed between the works of Tacitus and Ammianus Marcellinus. How, exactly, we are to think of the religious aspects of the period in which the latter wrote is a complex question that could easily merit a book in its own right. We can point to the survival of many pagan cults and practices for centuries after Constantine. Or, with our long hindsight, we could point to symbolic moments such as the death of Julian, the l…
A Critical Review of the Psychometric Evidence Base of the Child Abuse Potential Inventory
The psychometric properties and utility of the Short Sadistic Impulse Scale (SSIS).
Sadistic personality disorder (SPD) has been underresearched and often misunderstood in forensic settings. Furthermore, personality disorders in general are the subject of much controversy in terms of their classification (i.e., whether they should be categorical or dimensional). The Sadistic Attitudes and Behaviors Scale (SABS; Davies & Hand, 2003; O'Meara, Davies, & Barnes-Holmes, 2004) is a recently developed scale for measuring sadistic incli…
A Descriptive Review of Research Relating to Sadomasochism
This review explores literature relevant to understanding the psychological well-being of people who have an interest in sexual sadomasochism (SM). It focuses on evaluating the traditional psychiatric and psychodynamic perspectives of SM, which conceptualize SM practitioners as being psychologically unwell. The empirical information reviewed is inconsistent with a number of aspects of the traditional theories of SM. The validity of conceptualizin…
A Cross-cultural Validation of the Brief Child Abuse Potential Inventory (BCAP)
The experience of hepatitis C treatment for people with a history of mental health problems
This qualitative study explores the experience of hepatitis C virus treatment for people with pre-existing mental health problems within a large city hospital. Four men and four women with pre-existing mental health problems who had received hepatitis C virus treatment took part in semi-structured interviews which were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. A central theme of 'Self, stigma and change' was identified which interl…
Individual Psychological Therapies in Forensic Settings
A Pragmatic Study of the Impact of a Brief Mindfulness Intervention on Prisoners and Staff in a Category B Prison and Men Subject to Community-Based Probation Supervision
Objectives: This article presents two studies assessing the impact of mindfulness in prison (prisoners and staff) and non-custodial settings. Method: Study 1—prisoners ( n = 17) and staff ( n = 15) in a UK prison completed a mindfulness program; 16 individuals acted as a single time point comparison. Data were collected using self-report, computer based and physiological measurement. Study 2—men under community probation supervision were allocate…
The Impact of a Brief Psycho-Education and Skills Intervention on Trauma Symptoms in a Prison Setting
The links between trauma and poorer physical health and psychological well-being in adulthood are now well established. Research shows levels of trauma are especially high amongst those who are incarcerated although evidence on what works to help this group is limited. To examine the effectiveness and acceptability of participation in a new brief, structured group intervention in fostering stabilization through reducing the symptoms of post-traum…
Exploring the experiences of South Wales Probation staff that access the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway
A key aspect of the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPDP) is to provide specialist psychologically informed support to the staff working with high-risk offenders who present with personality difficulties. This includes delivering training and facilitating case consultation and formulation meetings. This study aimed to examine the experiences of probation practitioners who have engaged with core OPDP services within a single delivery unit w…
Forensic Case Formulation
Forensic case formulation (FCF) is a key activity within the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPDP), performed by OPDP specialist offender managers (OMs) and psychologists. Although FCF training is provided to OMs, there are a number of questions about the adequacy and effectiveness of this training. Furthermore, it is unclear whether psychologists receive sufficient support to keep their FCF skills relevant and effective over time. This st…
Examining the South Wales Intensive Intervention and Risk Management Service (IIRMS)
Intensive Intervention Risk Management Service (IIRMS) is a time-limited enhanced level of input for those who are subject to probation service supervision and present with high risk and a likely personality disorder. In order to understand experiences of delivering or receiving this service and ways in which the service might address need or reduce risk, semi-structured interviews were conducted with all those providing the service ( n = 10) and…
Prison Service Delivery Beyond Lockdown
The Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPDP) in England and Wales supports individuals in prison with complex interpersonal and emotional regulation needs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this population faced heightened vulnerability, while prison officers encountered health risks, staffing shortages, and increased psychological strain. To explore how people living and working in prison coped under these conditions, 24 people in prison and 10 …
Psychology (9 works) · Classical Antiquity Studies (7 works) · Epistemology (6 works) · History (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Philosophy (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (4 works)