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Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study examined the effectiveness of a brief educational intervention designed to reduce sex trafficking (ST) myth acceptance. Using a 2 × 2 mixed design, participants (N = 189) viewed either an educational video addressing common ST myths or a control video on human memory.
Dara Mojtahedi +2 more
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Public Perceptions of Marital Rape: Does Level of Force Used Have an Impact?
Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Research indicates that marital rape is viewed by the public as less harmful to a victim than stranger/acquaintance rape. The aim of the study is to extend the research conducted by Robinson in 2017, investigating how levels of force influence perceptions of marital rape.
Leanne Hanney, Amy Shelford, Andy Guppy
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Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As correctional jurisdictions and risk instrument developers look to optimize scoring for specific population needs, an open question remains ‐ which method is optimal. Popular scoring methods range from manual simple scoring approaches (e.g., Burgess) to more complex machine learning algorithms (e.g., random forests).
Danielle J. Rieger +2 more
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Recent South African court rulings on failing to disclose HIV status to sexual partners
South African Family PracticeIn South Africa, the sexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) between partners is criminalised under general criminal law offences such as attempted murder, assault and rape, despite the absence of specific HIV-related legislation ...
Jillian B. Gardner, Siraaj Khan
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Punishing Infanticide in the Irish Free State [PDF]
, 2013 This article explores sentencing of women convicted of infanticide offences at the Central Criminal Court between 1922 and 1949. A sample of 124 cases involving women who had been convicted of manslaughter, concealment of birth, or child abandonment ...
Brennan, K
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Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Despite growing public knowledge of false confession cases, research with students and community members continues to find that people assume confessions indicate guilt. The present research explored the implications of belief perseverance: the tendency to maintain a belief even when confronted with compelling contradictory evidence.
Taya D. Henry +2 more
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Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Suicide is a leading cause of death within correctional institutions, with men convicted of sexual offences over‐represented among those who have attempted suicide. Despite an increased risk for suicidality, limited research has examined how past suicide attempts are associated with sexual offending and specific risk domains on ...
Jordyn Monaghan +4 more
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The Sexual Recidivism Rates of Women Are Still Low: An Updated Meta‐Analysis
Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Compared to men, women are less likely to sexual offend. Previous reviews found low rates of sexual recidivism among women. The last published meta‐analysis was based on studies from before 2010. Aims Conduct an updated meta‐analysis of the sexual recidivism rates of women returned to the community.
R. Karl Hanson +2 more
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Sexual Orientation and the Criminalisation of Private Consensual Sexual Acts Between Adults of the Same Gender [PDF]
, 2023 Manisuli Ssenyonjo
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Annals of the Child Neurology Society, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 36 individuals in the United States and is characterized by impaired social communication and restrictive/repetitive behaviors. Individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) have a high incidence of ASD (40%) and exhibit congenital brain lesions (tubers), offering a unique lesion‐based ...
Wendy Xiao Herman +10 more
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