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Anger and assaultiveness of male forensic patients with developmental disabilities : links to volatile parents [PDF]

, 2008
This study with 107 male forensic patients with developmental disabilities investigated whether exposure to parental anger and aggression was related to anger and assaultiveness in a hospital, controlling for background variables.
Novaco, Raymond, Taylor, John
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Optimized Risk Assessment in Forensic Practice: A Comparison of Machine Learning and Manual Scoring Approaches

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, Ralph C. Serin, Shelley L. Brown   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Behind the Behaviour: Supporting Young Offenders Through Forensic Psychology

Medical Sciences Forum
This study highlights the role of forensic psychology in supporting juvenile offenders within the Portuguese Justice System. Forensic psychologists ensure that legal proceedings are developmentally appropriate and psychologically informed, helping minors
Iris Almeida, Ana Francisca Matos, Diana Pais, Carolina Nobre   +3 more
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The Aftermath for Psychology Students: Questionnaire Administered to SJSU Alumni [PDF]

, 2018
Psychology is an interesting field that attempts to understand human behavior, and many pursue it to help others (Haselhuhn & Clopton, 2008). This field of study leads to many opportunities which is an advantage of the field but can also be a ...
Gonzalez, Lluvia
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Critical incidents in a forensic psychiatric population: An exploratory study of motivational factors [PDF]

, 2014
This exploratory study examined the motivations for forensic clients’ engagement in critical incidents, specifically hostage-taking, barricades and roof-top protests. Using thematic analysis, a range of themes were identified.
Carkhuff R.R., Carol A. Ireland, Cath Sullivan, Feldmann T.B., Lisa Halpin, Putnam L.L., Silverman D., Vecchi G.M., Wilmot W.W.   +8 more
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On Second Thought: The Impact of Confessions, DNA, and Belief Perseverance on Students' Perceptions of Guilt and Interrogations

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, Kimberley A. Clow, Victoria Hall   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards a Developmental Retribution and Reciprocity Model (RRM): Implications for Youth Justice

Behavioral Sciences &the Law, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Youth justice systems are frequently justified by reference to developmental change, yet chronological age is often treated as a proxy for underlying psychological processes. This paper develops a Developmental Retribution and Reciprocity Model (RRM), integrating evolutionary criminology with contemporary developmental neuroscience to clarify ...
Evelyn Svingen
wiley   +1 more source

Categories of motive and purpose in criminal law and forensic psychology

Психология и право
The article examines the psychological assessment of motive and purpose in unlawful behavior within the context of comprehensive forensic psychological and psychiatric evaluations. Currently, inquiries by investigative and judicial authorities
L.Y. Demidova, A.A. Tkachenko
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Therapeutic leave from secure mental health inpatient services::a review [PDF]

, 2018
I am delighted to have been invited to contribute a paper to this liber amicorum for Prof. dr. Frans Koenraadt in honour of his lifetime’s contribution to clinical and theoretical advances in forensic psychology, law, mental health, and education.
Barlow, Emily-May, Dickens, Geoffrey L.
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Protecting eyewitness evidence: Examining the efficacy of a self-administered interview tool [PDF]

, 2008
Given the crucial role of eyewitness evidence, statements should be obtained as soon as possible after an incident. This is not always achieved due to demands on police resources.
A Koriat, A Memon, AC Butler, AC Wilkinson, AG Suengas, AM Wright, AR Damasio, B Tversky, CR Huff, DA Bekerian, DC Rubin, DS Lindsay, EB Ebbesen, EF Loftus, EJ Marsh, EW Mello, F Gabbert, Fiona Gabbert, G Koehnken, H Ebbinghaus, HL Roediger III, I Begg, J Wixted, J Wixted, JC Yuille, JD Read, JGW Raaijmakers, JR Anderson, JS Shaw III, JW Turtle, KL Pickel, Lorraine Hope, M Davis, M Goldsmith, M McCloskey, MA Conway, MA McDaniel, MA McDaniel, MA Wheeler, MR Kebbell, MR Kebbell, MR Kebbell, MR McCauley, MR Tuckey, MS Ayers, P Brock, PN Shapiro, R Milne, RA Bjork, RE Geiselman, Ronald P. Fisher, RP Fisher, RP Fisher, RP Fisher, RP Fisher, RP Fisher, RP Fisher, S Hashtroudi, S Penrod, SM Kassin, SM Lane, VF Reyna, W Kintsch, W Koutstaal   +63 more
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