International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology 
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This article explores the role of neutralizations in desistance from sexual offending. The project involved interviews with 15 men convicted of a sexual offence against a child and living in the community for between 1 and 15 years following a period of incarceration. The majority had undertaken sex offender treatment and highlighted its utility. Participants less than 9 years post-release tended to neutralize their offending via the technique of "denial of responsibility," while those 9 years plus post-release displayed less evidence of neutralizations. Treatment programmes may exclude those with high levels of denial and...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 4, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Hulley, J. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Sex Offending and Situational Motivation: Findings From a Qualitative Analysis of Desistance From Sexual Offending
Sex offending is typically understood from a pathology perspective with the origin of the behavior thought to be within the offending individual. Such a perspective may not be beneficial for those seeking to desist from sexual offending and reintegrate into mainstream society. A thematic analysis of 32 self-narratives of men convicted of sexual offences against children suggests that such individuals typically explain their pasts utilizing a script consistent with routine activity theory, emphasizing the role of circumstantial changes in both the onset of and desistance from sexual offending. It is argued that the self-fra...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 4, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Farmer, M., McAlinden, A.-M., Maruna, S. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Pathways to Desistance Among Men Convicted of Sexual Offenses: Linking Post Hoc Accounts of Offending Behavior and Outcomes
Within many sexual offender–specific treatment programs, clients and their therapists devote considerable time to understanding "cycles" or "pathways" to sexual offending, and clients often need to fit their stories into existing offending paradigms. Although this post hoc processing of offending behaviors may assist clients in understanding their individual pathway toward crime, we know little about how they situate this information within their lives moving forward. Relying on in-depth interview data, the current study examined accounts of the sexually related crimes that brought 28 men to prison. Analyses suggest ...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 4, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Kras, K. R., Blasko, B. L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
A Descriptive Model of Desistance From Sexual Offending: Examining the Narratives of Men Released From Custody
This study examines the narratives of 60 men interviewed in the community, who were incarcerated for sexual offenses and released. Recent findings from this research conclude that men desist from sexual offending, but they seldom follow the processes described by traditional criminology. In many cases, in fact, they desist in spite of their inability to pursue Sampson and Laub’s "informal social controls" or Giordano et al.’s "hooks for change." The relentless impact of current public policies such as community notification and electronic monitoring further impedes their likelihood of experiencing Maruna’...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 4, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Harris, D. A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Desistance From Sexual Offending: A Policy and Research Agenda Whose Time Has Come
For the past three decades or so, criminal justice policies have been enacted under the assumption that individuals who have been convicted of a sex offense are life course persistent sex offenders. In that context, research has been heavily focused on the assessment of risk and the prediction of sexual recidivism.Simultaneously, little to no attention has been given to the majority of individuals convicted of sex offenses who are not arrested or convicted again.Researchers have witnessed a growing gap between scientific knowledge and the sociolegal response to sexual violence and abuse. The current legal landscapecarries ...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - October 4, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Lussier, P., Harris, D. A., McAlinden, A.-M. Tags: Introduction Source Type: research
What Makes Them More Vulnerable Than Others? Obesity, Negative Emotions, and Peer Bullying Victimization
Discussion is offered regarding these findings and suggestions for future research in this area. (Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology)
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 22, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Jeong, S., Davis, J., Rodriguez, J., Han, Y. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Chromis Experience: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Participants Experiences of the Chromis Programme
This study examined male prisoners’ experiences of participating in the Chromis programme, which aims to address violent behaviour in offenders with high levels of psychopathic traits. Four men who had completed Chromis and moved to new locations were purposefully sampled. This provided the opportunity for men to discuss their experiences after participating in the full programme and away from any influences of the treatment environment. Interview schedules were designed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Interview transcripts were analysed independently by two researchers using IPA who then compar...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 22, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Tew, J., Bennett, A. L., Dixon, L. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Accountability in Juvenile Justice: A Framework to Assess Client Outcomes
This article describes the development of an assessment protocol for use with juvenile justice clients that can be used to assess needs in a manner that not only informs the development of case plans but also allows for the assessment of change over the course of a service contact. The youth justice assessment tool supports case needs identification and analysis as well as screening for mental health concerns, risk of harm to self or others, and risk of reoffending. Initial validation of the case needs component has been undertaken and although further validation is required, preliminary data reported in this article sugge...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 22, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Casey, S., Day, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Parental Low Self-Control, Family Environments, and Juvenile Delinquency
Research consistently finds that low self-control is significantly correlated with delinquency. Only recently, however, have researchers started to examine associations between parental low self-control, family environments, and child antisocial behavior. Adding to this emerging area of research, the current study examines associations between parental low self-control, aspects of the family environment, and officially recoded juvenile delinquency among a sample (N = 101) of juveniles processed through a juvenile justice assessment facility located in the Southeastern United States. Furthermore, it considers whether aspect...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 22, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Meldrum, R. C., Connolly, G. M., Flexon, J., Guerette, R. T. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
First Delinquent Behavior Among Pre-Pubescent Children: A Development Paradigm Alongside Family SES
The present study investigated what explains and accounts for first pre-pubescent delinquent behaviors among children. This was based on the notion that a developmental paradigm (e.g., self-control) alongside family socio-economic status (SES) can provide a passable explanation for the first and early delinquent behavior. A nationally representative sample of eighth graders (N = 3,449, 50% boys) from the Korea Youth Panel Survey (KYPS) was reviewed in terms of first delinquent behaviors. Results revealed that pre-pubescent boys started to drink at an earlier age than girls, whereas pre-pubescent girls engaged in relational...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 22, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: F, J.-, Yu, J. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Influence of Rehabilitative and Punishment Ideology on Correctional Officers Perceptions of Informal Bases of Power
Maintaining order is a key goal for prison managers. Much of the research on order maintenance focuses, however, on disruptions of order, even when order is more common. Examining factors related to perceptions on how officers get inmates to comply is, therefore, an important consideration. Using a survey of correctional officers from a Mid-Atlantic state, this study considers three dimensions of French and Raven’s theory on the bases of power. The focus is to examine correctional orientation and compliance regarding three dimensions of power that rely on informal control and relationships. The results indicate that ...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 22, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Gordon, J. A., Stichman, A. J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Effects of Low Self-Control and Delinquent Peers on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use in a Sample of Saudi Arabian Youth
A considerable amount of research has examined patterns of substance use and the potential explanations of it among samples from the United States and other industrialized nations. To date, however, no research has explored these issues in a sample of Saudi Arabian youth. The current study addressed this gap in the literature and examined the lifetime use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco among Saudi Arabian youth. We also examined whether key measures from social learning theory and low self-control theory were able to account for patterns of usage. Data drawn from a sample of nearly 500 youth residing in Jeddah, Saudi Arabi...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 17, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Beaver, K. M., Al-Ghamdi, M. S., Kobeisy, A. N., Alqurashi, F. H., Schwartz, J. A., Connolly, E. J., Gajos, J. M. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Neighborhood Disadvantage and Parenting: Behavioral Genetics Evidence of Child Effects
The criminological literature has a long tradition of emphasizing the socialization effects that parents have on children. By contrast, evidence from behavioral genetics research gives precedence to child effects on parental management techniques over parental effects on children’s outcomes. Considering these diverging lines of scholarship and literature, the current study explores a novel hypothesis that child effects on parenting may be conditioned by the level of the disadvantage of the neighborhood in which the child’s family resides. By using measures of perceived parenting as dependent variables, the rese...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 17, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Yun, I., Lee, J. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Associations Between Long-Term Gang Membership and Informal Social Control Processes, Drug Use, and Delinquent Behavior Among Mexican American Youth
Research has found that among juveniles weak ties to informal social control entities such as parents, school, and conventional peers increase the probability of the initiation and continuation of deviant behaviors such as drug use and crime. Given the weak ties of formal social control mechanisms in highly disadvantaged communities, informal social control mechanisms are often an important deterrent that reduce or moderate engagement in deviant behaviors among serious and persistent offenders. This analysis examines the association between long-term gang membership and adolescent informal social control processes, drug us...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 17, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Cepeda, A., Saint Onge, J. M., Nowotny, K. M., Valdez, A. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Understanding and Preventing Financial Fraud Against Older Citizens in Chinese Society: Results of a Focus Group Study
This study examines the public discourse on financial fraud against older citizens in Chinese society using six focus groups with 45 stakeholders comprising social workers, police officers, caregivers, nurses, community representatives, and insurance and banking personnel. This study uses qualitative data to describe the patterns and social features that facilitate this specific type of crime in Hong Kong. The narratives of the community stakeholders reveal several specific social features of Hong Kong that contribute to financial fraud against older persons, such as traditional Chinese values and ideologies, increasing cr...
Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - August 17, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Li, J. C. M., Yu (Yolanda), M., Wong, G. T. W., Ngan, R. M. H. Tags: Articles Source Type: research
