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ADHD Symptoms and Antisocial Traits Associated with Higher No-Show Rates
Sixty male patients with ADHD who received treatment in a Dutch forensic outpatient center completed the Adult Self-Report on disorder-specific symptoms and general psychosocial well-being. Results of the analyses reflect that patients with high no-show rates (15-45%...
read moreManaging and Treating individuals who have been found not guilty by reason of insanity
Violence risk assessments did not predict long-term outcomes for insanity acquittees in the community but should be utilized for the development of treatment and management strategies. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior....
read moreChallenging the witness incompetence myth: Forensic interviews with individuals with intellectual disability
Individuals with intellectual disability are able to participate in criminal investigation and testify regarding alleged abuse crimes—however, a forensic interview needs to be informed by a proper evaluation of their skills and adjusted to the developmental needs of...
read moreResearch Shows: No Consensus on Optimal Long-Term Treatment for Forensic Patients
This rapid review summarizes available research on the definition, prevalence, characteristics, and needs of long-stay patients within forensic psychiatric settings. The factors most frequently associated with longer stay included: the seriousness of the index...
read moreAddressing Trauma via Juvenile Probation Officer’s Treatment Planning
Juvenile Probation Officers recognize trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress symptom information, but do not prioritize such information as a rehabilitation target during the case planning process. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and...
read moreEt tu, friend? Confessions and corroborating alibis among friends and strangers
Knowledge of a confession may alter the willingness to corroborate alibi even among friends. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law. Below is a summary of the research and findings as well as a translation of this...
read moreExtra! Extra! Read all about it: The impact of pretrial media coverage on the right to fair trial in capital cases
Pretrial publicity in capital cases tends to be highly negative, sensationalistic, and tends to contain prejudicial aspects that can potentially impact the jurors unless the venue is moved – which is rarely done. This is the bottom line of a recently published article...
read moreThe link between risk assessment and management: Not as straightforward as it seems
When applied to risk management, risk assessment tools are not sufficient in and of themselves: They should be considered in context of their implementation and potential utility. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below...
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