Negative Affectivity as an Explanation for the Overlap between Psychopathy and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This large study of undergraduate students provides insight into the shared and
Juvenile Offenders with Subclinical Depression Display Similar Delinquent Behaviors as those Diagnosed with Major Depression
Structured clinical interviews show an increased level of aggression, substance use, and
Sexually Violent Person Statutes Differ Considerably Throughout the United States
SVP statutes differ on definitional and procedural grounds, contributing to misapplication and
Does Active Response vs. Observer Role Impact Officer Recall of Firearms Encounters?
A recent study in the United Kingdom suggests accurate recall of details
Childhood Trauma and Risk Factors for Institutional Violence
This large study of a cohort of all admissions to a national
Exclusive Pedophilia and VRS:SO Scores Reliably Discriminate Higher from Lower Risk Sex Offenders
A diagnosis of exclusive pedophilia and scores on the VRS:SO can reliably
Mothers’ Attitudes toward Justice System Influence Adolescent Probationary Success
Mothers’ negative legitimacy attitudes toward the justice system indirectly predict increased youth
A Note to Legal Professionals – Interesting Findings Regarding Bias Screening Procedures in Determination of Juror Acceptability
Factors other than overt, juror-expressed partiality appear to influence challenge for cause
Behaviorally Specific Detailed Assessment Tools Uncover More Intimate Partner Violence Victimization
Behaviorally specific, detailed assessment tools with more items inquiring about different violent
Site Differences Impact Clinician Applications and Predictive Accuracy of the J-SOAP-II
The J-SOAP-II should be used as part of a battery of risk
Gender Differences Apparent in the Use and Interpretation of the SAVRY for Juvenile Offenders
Gender plays a role in the association between the risk/need and protective
YLS/CMI cross-cultural validity uncertain for low-risk Indigenous youth
The YLS/CMI accurately predicts recidivism in high-risk Australian offenders, yet has difficulty
