The purpose of this paper is to validate the learning screening tool (LST) and the adapted functioning checklist-revised (AFC-R) as screening tools to aid programme allocation, and to investigate whether programme decision makers were using the tools as per the guidance provided by HMPPS Interventions Services.,LST and AFC-R data were gathered for 555 men who had been assessed for programmes between 2015 and 2018 across eight prisons and one probation area. WAIS-IV IQ data were also gathered if completed.,The findings provide support for the use of the LST, and AFC-R in helping to make decisions about programme allocation. The LST and AFC-R correlate well with each other, and a measure of intellectual functioning (WAIS-IV). Those who were allocated to learning disability or challenges (LDC) programmes scored higher on the LST (greater problems) and lower on the AFC-R (lower functioning) compared to those allocated to mainstream programmes. The LST had adequate predictive validity. In the majority of cases, the correct procedures were followed in terms of using the tools for programme allocation.,The sample size for examining the relationships between all three tools was limited. The research was also unable to take into consideration the clinical decision making involved in how the tools were interpreted.,This research contributes to the growing evidence about the effective use of LDC screening tools in forensic settings.

中文翻译：

---

男监狱的学习障碍和挑战：程序筛选评估

本文的目的是验证学习筛选工具（LST）和经过修改的功能核对清单修订版（AFC-R）作为筛选工具以帮助计划分配，并调查计划决策者是否按照指南使用了该工具由HMPPS干预服务提供。LST和AFC-R数据收集了555名男性，这些男性在2015年至2018年期间经过评估，涉及八所监狱和一个缓刑区。如果完成，还将收集WAIS-IV IQ数据。这些发现为LST和AFC-R的使用提供了支持，有助于做出有关程序分配的决策。LST和AFC-R相互关联良好，是智力功能的一种衡量标准（WAIS-IV）。与分配给主流计划的人相比，分配给学习障碍或挑战（LDC）计划的人在LST（更大的问题）上得分更高，而在AFC-R上的得分更低（功能更低）。LST具有足够的预测效度。在大多数情况下，在使用工具进行程序分配方面遵循了正确的程序。用于检查所有三个工具之间的关系的样本量有限。该研究还不能考虑如何解释这些工具所涉及的临床决策。该研究为在法医环境中有效使用LDC筛查工具提供了越来越多的证据。在大多数情况下，在使用工具进行程序分配方面遵循了正确的程序。用于检查所有三个工具之间的关系的样本量有限。该研究还不能考虑如何解释这些工具所涉及的临床决策。该研究为在法医环境中有效使用LDC筛查工具提供了越来越多的证据。在大多数情况下，在使用工具进行程序分配方面遵循了正确的程序。用于检查所有三个工具之间的关系的样本量有限。该研究还不能考虑如何解释这些工具所涉及的临床决策。该研究为在法医环境中有效使用LDC筛查工具提供了越来越多的证据。