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The Impact of Individual and Institutional Factors on Turnover Intent Among Taiwanese Correctional Staff
The existing literature on turnover intent among correctional staff conducted in Western societies focuses on the impact of individual-level factors; the possible effects of institutional contexts have been largely overlooked. Moreover, the relationships of various multidimensional conceptualizations of both job satisfaction and organizational commitment to turnover intent are still largely unknown. Using data collected by a self-reported survey of 676 custody staff employed in 22 Taiwanese correctional facilities during April of 2011, the present study expands upon theoretical models developed in Western societies and exa...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - November 24, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Lai, Y.-L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Extending Recidivism Monitoring for Drug Courts: Methods Issues and Policy Implications
In this study, we examine which demographic and programmatic/legal factors influence program disposition and recidivism rates of participants (both graduates and those unsuccessfully discharged) across the 5 years following their discharge from a drug treatment court program located in a suburban city in the Midwest. The study sample consists of 249 (N = 249) male participants who have been out of the program for more than 5 years. Results from the univariate and multivariate analyses are provided, as well as policy implications, directions for future research, and study limitations. (Source: International Journal of Offen...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - November 24, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: DeVall, K. E., Gregory, P. D., Hartmann, D. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Applying Positive Psychology to Illuminate the Needs of Adolescent Males Transitioning Out of Juvenile Detention
Reducing the recidivism of young offenders is a critical research issue, not only to enhance the future outcomes for the young person but also to reduce the future risk to the community. Navigating the immediate transition from detention back into the community is positioned as a critical milestone. This small qualitative study describes how young offenders participating in a formal mentoring program in Australia experienced the transition from detention to the community and the intrinsic drivers of their behaviour throughout this transition. Perspectives of their mentors and caseworker were also solicited. Importantly, th...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - November 24, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Tracey, D., Hanham, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Personal Values and Moral Disengagement Promote Aggressive and Rule-Breaking Behaviours in Adolescents With Disruptive Behaviour Disorders: A Pilot Study
The pilot study presented in this article investigated the role of moral-cognitive features in understanding aggressive and rule-breaking behaviours in adolescents with Disruptive Behaviour Disorder (DBD). We collected two samples. The community sample was composed of 85 adolescents, whereas the DBD sample was composed of 30 adolescents. Compared with a community sample, adolescents with DBD are more inclined to use moral disengagement (MD) to legitimize their aggressive and rule-breaking behaviours. Moreover, regression models showed that self-enhancement values and MD foster externalizing behaviours taking into account b...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - November 24, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Paciello, M., Muratori, P., Ruglioni, L., Milone, A., Buonanno, C., Capo, R., Lochman, J. E., Barcaccia, B. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Governance and Regional Variation of Homicide Rates: Evidence From Cross-National Data
Criminological theories of cross-national studies of homicide have underestimated the effects of quality governance of liberal democracy and region. Data sets from several sources are combined and a comprehensive model of homicide is proposed. Results of the spatial regression model, which controls for the effect of spatial autocorrelation, show that quality governance, human development, economic inequality, and ethnic heterogeneity are statistically significant in predicting homicide. In addition, regions of Latin America and non-Muslim Sub-Saharan Africa have significantly higher rates of homicides ceteris paribus while...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - November 24, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Cao, L., Zhang, Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Offspring-Perpetrated Familicide: Examining Family Homicides Involving Parents as Victims
This study used the National Incident-Based Reporting System, which currently contains arrest data for about 25% of the U.S. population, to examine familicide incidents perpetrated by adult and juvenile offenders over the 20-year period from 1991 to 2010. Fourteen cases of familicide involving two different family victim types were identified. None of these cases involved multiple offenders. Frequencies reported include victim, offender, and incident characteristics. The typical familicide offender was a White male approximately 26 years of age. Firearms predominated as murder weapons in these incidents; however, when a bi...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - November 24, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Fegadel, A. R., Heide, K. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

A Message from the Editor-in-Chief
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Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - November 24, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Palermo, M. T. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Defining Probability in Sex Offender Risk Assessment
There is ongoing debate and confusion over using actuarial scales to predict individuals’ risk of sexual recidivism. Much of the debate comes from not distinguishing Frequentist from Bayesian definitions of probability. Much of the confusion comes from applying Frequentist probability to individuals’ risk. By definition, only Bayesian probability can be applied to the single case. The Bayesian concept of probability resolves most of the confusion and much of the debate in sex offender risk assessment. Although Bayesian probability is well accepted in risk assessment generally, it has not been widely used to ass...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 19, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Elwood, R. W. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Is the Development of Offenders Related to Crime Scene Behaviors for Burglary? Including Situational Influences in Developmental and Life-Course Theories of Crime
This study aims to address these issues by developing typologies of burglars based on developmental and situational characteristics to help identify the various criminal career paths of the offenders, and how these different criminal careers may relate to the commission of offenses. Results of this study indicate that there are five different criminal career paths among the sampled burglars and four different styles of committing the same offense, and that burglars with certain criminal career features tend to commit a specific style of burglary. Through this research, we aim to extend DLC theories to create a more practic...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 19, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Fox, B. H., Farrington, D. P. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Treatment Engagement From the Perspective of the Offender: Reasons for Noncompletion and Completion of Treatment--A Systematic Review
A systematic review of the reasons why detained adult offenders fail to attend or successfully complete treatment programme(s) was conducted. An initial search of the literature identified 2,827 articles, which following evaluation against explicit inclusion/exclusion criteria and a quality assessment was reduced to 13 studies. Extracted data from the 13 studies were synthesised using a qualitative approach. Despite the 13 studies being heterogeneous in design, there was consensus on the reasons offenders gave for completion/noncompletion of treatment. The majority were consistent with the factors outlined in the Multifact...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 19, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Sturgess, D., Woodhams, J., Tonkin, M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Antisocial Process Screening Device: Self-Report Among Incarcerated Male Juvenile Offenders
The main aim of the present study was to examine the factor structure, internal consistency, and some additional psychometric properties of the Antisocial Process Screening Device–Self-Report (APSD-SR) among a large forensic sample of incarcerated male juvenile offenders (N = 438). The results, based on this forensic sample, support the use of the APSD-SR in terms of its factor structure, and internal consistency despite the fact an item had to be removed from the callous-unemotional (CU) dimension. Statistically significant positive associations were found with measures of psychopathic traits, CU traits, narcissism,...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 19, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Pechorro, P., Hidalgo, V., Nunes, C., Jimenez, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

Longitudinal Relation Between General Well-Being and Self-Esteem: Testing Differences for Adolescents Admitted to Secure Residential Care and After Discharge
This study investigated the longitudinal relation between general well-being and self-esteem of male adolescents with severe psychiatric disorders. Moreover, the transition out of secure residential care was studied. Adolescents (N = 172) were assessed three times with 6 months between each assessment. The sample comprised adolescents who were admitted throughout the entire study (n = 116) and who had been discharged at 6/12 months follow-up (n = 56). General well-being and self-esteem were stable concepts over time. The relation between general well-being and self-esteem differed for both groups. Among the admitted group ...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 19, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Barendregt, C. S., van der Laan, A. M., Bongers, I. L., van Nieuwenhuizen, C. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

An Evaluation of the Impact of Goal Setting and Cell Phone Calls on Juvenile Rearrests
Using a sample of 256 juvenile offenders who were randomly assigned to treatment or control groups, this study evaluates a cognitive-behavioral program that combines cognitive training, goal setting, and a phone-coach follow-up. The training involved six classroom sessions where participants received instruction and help in creating individualized goals. After attending the classes, participants received automated phone calls twice a day for up to a year. During the year following the program, the treatment and control groups were not significantly different in whether or not they were rearrested or in total rearrests. How...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 19, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Bahr, S. J., Cherrington, D. J., Erickson, L. D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research

A Message From the Editor-in-Chief
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Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 19, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Palermo, G. B. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Desistance From Crime Without Reintegration: A Longitudinal Study of the Social Context and Life Course Path to Desistance in a Sample of Adults Convicted of a Sex Crime
Criminological theories suggest that desistance from crime cannot be considered outside its social context. Few studies, however, have examined the social context and its importance for individuals convicted of a sex offense. Their unique experience during community reentry warrants specific attention to this group. Using prospective longitudinal data, the current study examined desistance from general offending in a sample of 500 adult males convicted of at least one sex offense. Cox proportional hazards models showed that, although desistance is associated with the presence of prosocial social influences, these differenc...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 4, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Lussier, P., McCuish, E. Tags: Articles Source Type: research