Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)*
Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (formerly CONCEPT Professional Training), #1480, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association
September 20, 2016
American Psychological Association (APA)*
Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Palo Alto University, Continuing &
September 19, 2016
Risk Assessments Utilizing Dynamic Scores Inform the Management and Reduction of Inpatient Aggression
HCR-20V3, VRS, and START dynamic scores demonstrate incremental predictive validity for inpatient aggression after controlling for static risk factors. This is the bottom line of
September 16, 2016
The Relationships Between Psychopathy, Alcohol Use, and Intimate Partner Violence
The following study examines the combined influences of alcohol use and psychopathy on aggressive behavior in the context of intimate partner violence. This is the
September 9, 2016
Strength-based models cannot fully address direct links to future offending in detained girls
Detained girls’ low quality of life is indirectly linked to future offending through increased mental health problems. This is the bottom line of a recently
August 26, 2016
Presentation of Prosecutorial Theories to Explain Contradictory Evidence May Lead to an Overreliance on Confession Evidence Despite the Presence of Exculpatory DNA
Confession evidence can trump exculpatory DNA when prosecutors present theories to reconcile the contradiction. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in
August 12, 2016
Structured Decision-Making Improves Quality of Offender Supervision
The quality of case management plans for supervised offenders is better when risk/needs assessments and structured decision-making tools are utilized. This is the bottom line
July 22, 2016
Gender Differences on the PCL-R Indicate that Lower Cut-off Scores and Broader Definitions of Violence may Increase Predictive Validity for Females with Psychopathy
Compared to men, females with psychopathy obtain lower PCL-R scores, are more likely to offend out of relational frustration, and are more manipulative and self-destructive.
July 1, 2016
YASI’s Provides High Predictive Validity for Recidivsm in Youth Offenders
The YASI was able to reach high levels of predictive validity, especially with the inclusion of strength-based items, but lost accuracy with female offending. This
June 10, 2016
Reevaluated Psychometric Properties of the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised
New research elucidates the psychometric properties of the Psychopathy-Checklist Revised (PCLR) while avoiding sampling limitations. This is the bottom line of a recently published article
June 3, 2016
Interpersonal-Affective and Antisocial-Impulsive Psychopathic Traits Influence Drug Use Differently in Men and Women
Antisocial-Impulsive psychopathic traits may serve as a risk factor for drug use while interpersonal-affective psychopathic traits may serve as a protective factor against drug use.
May 27, 2016
Perceptions of Social Inequality and Criminal Stereotypes May Influence Attitudes Toward Punitive Responses to Criminals
The following study identifies a functional link between perceptions of social structure, endorsing criminal stereotypes, and supporting harsh criminal justice policies. This is the bottom
May 20, 2016