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Predeliberation Juror Discussion Leads to Bias in Jury Deliberation
Discussion of trial evidence by jurors, prior to jury deliberation, can introduce a systematic bias in jury verdicts. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Law and Human Behavior. Below is a summary of the research and findings as well as a...
read moreGeneral Intelligence Is a More Robust Predictor of Competency Restoration than a Measure of Externalizing Behaviors
The present study evaluated whether specific aspects of psychopathological constructs assessed by the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF), and specific cognitive abilities assessed by the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of...
read moreSelf-Reported anti-social attitudes may not be a valid indicator of risk of reoffending .. and more
Self-reported within-treatment change in antisocial attitudes may not provide valid information about change in offenders’ risk of reoffending as a result of completing treatment. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in X. Below is a summary of the...
read moreParents’ understanding of the child welfare system
Although parent’s understanding of the juvenile dependency system is crucial to the case outcome, the current study shows that their understanding is limited and not appropriately assessed, which may lead to uninformed decisions that bear high costs to the families....
read moreGetting a second chance: Public support for reintegrative and disintegrative shaming for ex-offenders
The public supports rehabilitation efforts for all tested crime scenarios; however, when offense severity is high, the public is less likely to support giving an ex-offender a clean slate following punishment and more likely to demand retribution. This is the bottom...
read moreThe usual suspects: Unintuitive findings about the medium used in lineups
Contrary to popular belief, live lineups are not superior to video and photo lineups; however, more research is needed for a clear policy recommendation. This is the bottom line of a recently published article in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law. Below is a summary...
read moreADHD 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....
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