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Variations in the Offence Actions of Deliberate Firesetters: A Cross-National Analysis
Since Canter and Fritzon first introduced their "4D" classification system for arson, many studies have replicated the model with samples of arsonists from around the world. However, scholars have reported differences in the offence actions of arsonists across samples. No study as yet has attempted to statically examine the relevance of these differences. Using multidimensional scaling procedures and two-way chi-square contingency analyses, this study examined whether cross-national differences in arson variables existed between Australian and British arsonists. The results indicated that differences did exist and, further...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Fritzon, K., Doley, R., Hollows, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The Narrative of Men Who Murder Their Partners: How Reliable Is It?
This article deals with the strategies the storyteller uses to influence the listener’s perception and thinking. It is based on qualitative research, which examined the narratives of 12 men who killed their female partners. After entering prison, the murderer attempts to salvage some part of his social image. He does this using an assortment of means in two areas: the content of the narrative and its linguistic style. In terms of content, all the storytellers present themselves as extremely positive and their wives as very negative. With respect to language, the killers use verbs that distance them from responsibilit...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Dilmon, R., Timor, U. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Distorting the Truth: Conscious or Subconscious Self-Esteem Protection?
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Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 19, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Palermo, G. B. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Age of Crime Onset and Psychopathic Traits in Female Juvenile Delinquents
The aim of this study was to analyze the role of psychopathic traits in the age of crime onset of female juvenile delinquents. Using a sample of 132 young females from the Juvenile Detention Centers of the Portuguese Ministry of Justice and from schools in the Lisbon region, a group of early crime onset (n = 44), a group of late crime onset (n = 44), and a nondelinquent school group (n = 44) were formed. Results showed that early crime onset participants score higher on psychopathy measures, self-reported delinquency, and crime seriousness than late crime onset participants and school participants. Psychopathic-traits scor...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 3, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Pechorro, P., Goncalves, R. A., Maroco, J., Nunes, C., Jesus, S. N. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Exploring Parenting as a Predictor of Criminogenic Thinking in College Students
Crime-promoting cognitions and attitudes, globally labeled as criminogenic thinking, are shown to perpetuate maladaptive and antisocial behavior in criminals and nonoffenders. In the nonoffender population, these thinking patterns may not lead to illegal behavior, but can result in irresponsible or maladaptive behavioral consequences. Theories suggest that early childhood parent–child interactions may be partly responsible for the development of criminogenic thinking. While the relationship between parenting and antisocial behavior is well documented, the connection between parenting and the development of criminogen...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 3, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Gonzalez, R., Mandracchia, J. T., Nicholson, B., Dahlen, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Special Needs Diversionary Program in Reducing Reoffending Among Mentally Ill Youthful Offenders
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a mental health intervention for youthful offenders, specifically the Special Needs Diversionary Program (SNDP) by comparing the treatment group with the control group. The sample consisted of 328 mentally ill youths: 168 youths participated in the SNDP and 160 youths in other court-ordered programs. To examine the empirical relationships among the covariates, the current study uses a two-step approach: (a) logistic regression; and (b) Cox Proportional-Hazards Regression. The findings reveal that participation in the SNDP was strongly associated with reduced recid...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 3, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeong, S., Lee, B. H., Martin, J. H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practice in Juvenile Justice: A Case Study of a Rural State
US juvenile justice is at the forefront of experimentation with the evidence-based paradigm, whereby the best available research is utilized to help inform more rational and effective practice. Increasingly, state governments are playing a major role in this endeavor. Maine is one of these states and is the focus of this article. Using a case-study design, we set out to develop a fuller understanding of the events and processes that have contributed to the development, implementation, and sustainment of evidence-based practice in juvenile justice in the state. Four major themes emerged. First, Maine has benefited from stro...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 3, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Rocque, M., Welsh, B. C., Greenwood, P. W., King, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

"Inflaming Your Neighbors": Copycat Firesetting in Adolescents
The objective of this article is to consider and discuss existing research and theory concerning copycat problem behaviors and copycat offending and how this may be applicable to populations of firesetting children and adolescents. The primary databases used to search for literature were PsychInfo, Medline, and Eric. Google Scholar was used as an additional Internet search engine. While the primary focus was on literature published since 1990, earlier literature considered to be important was also included. Qualitative and quantitative studies suggest that consumption of violent media affects aggressive behaviors and suppo...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 3, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lambie, I., Randell, I., McDowell, H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Delinquent Behavior, Poor Relationship Quality With Parents, and Involvement With Deviant Peers in Delinquent and Nondelinquent Adolescents: Different Processes, Informant Bias, or Both?
The aim of this study was to determine whether two risk factors that are frequently selected as targets for prevention and intervention purposes—involvement with deviant peers and parent–adolescent relationship quality—are associated with delinquent behavior in the same way in a juvenile general population sample (n = 88) as in a juvenile offender sample (n = 85). Information on delinquency and the quality of parent–adolescent relationship was obtained from adolescents and parents. The results of path analyses showed that relations between poor parent–adolescent relationship quality, involveme...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 3, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Asscher, J. J., Wissink, I. B., Deković, M., Prinzie, P., Stams, G. J. J. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Perhaps Some Day Is Now!
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Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 3, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Glaser, B. A. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Book Review: Not guilty: Are the acquitted innocent?
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Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - July 8, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Walker, L. Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Professional Confidence and Job Satisfaction: An Examination of Counselors' Perceptions in Faith-Based and Non-Faith-Based Drug Treatment Programs
Understanding substance abuse counselors’ professional confidence and job satisfaction is important since such confidence and satisfaction can affect the way counselors go about their jobs. Analyzing data derived from a random sample of 110 counselors from faith-based and non-faith-based treatment programs, this study examines counselors’ professional confidence and job satisfaction in both faith-based and non-faith-based programs. The multivariate analyses indicate years of experience and being a certified counselor were the only significant predictors of professional confidence. There was no significant diffe...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - July 8, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Chu, D. C., Sung, H.-E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

The Association Between Correctional Orientation and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors Among Correctional Staff
This study sought to examine the relationship between correctional orientation (support for rehabilitation or punishment) and organizational citizenship behaviors (going above and beyond what is expected at work). All available staff at a Midwestern, high-security prison that housed juvenile offenders sentenced as adults were surveyed. Regression results suggest that correctional orientation does have a direct impact on organizational citizenship. Those staff indicating greater support for rehabilitation were more likely to report engagement in organizational citizenship behaviors. Support for punishment, however, had a no...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - July 8, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Lambert, E. G., Barton-Bellessa, S. M., Hogan, N. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Counting Down: HIV Prison-Based Peer Education Programs and Their Connection to Reduced Disciplinary Infractions
This study analyzed rates of disciplinary infractions among 49 female prisoners that worked in two HIV prison-based peer programs (AIDS, Counseling, and Education [ACE] and CARE [Counseling, AIDS, Resource, and Education]) as peer educators during their incarceration. These women were unlikely to jeopardize their position by engaging in unlawful or deviant behaviors. Results showed that working in programs like ACE/CARE prevented periods of maladjustment and subsequent disciplinary infractions during incarceration. (Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology)
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - July 8, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Collica-Cox, K. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Why Do Some Jail Inmates Not Engage in Treatment and Services?
Jail inmates represent a high-risk, multineed population. Why do some jail inmates not access available programs and services? Drawn from a longitudinal study, 261 adults were assessed shortly upon incarceration and reassessed prior to transfer or release from a county jail. Of the participants in need of treatment, 18.5% did not participate in any formal treatment programs or religious programs and services. Untreated inmates were disproportionately young and male and less likely to report preincarceration cocaine dependence. Treatment participation varied little as a function of race or symptoms of mental illness. The mo...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - July 8, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Meyer, C. L., Tangney, J. P., Stuewig, J., Moore, K. E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research