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Risk assessment in sentencing decisions: a remedy to mass incarceration?
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research,Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose The legal system ’s use of risk assessment has grown exponentially over the past several decades. Empirically validated risk measures are commonly implemented in parole, bail, civil commitment, and presentence proceedings. Despite their growing popularity, both policy-makers and legal scholars question their moral and legal acceptability, particularly in presentence proceedings. The purpose of this paper is to assess the current role of risk assessment in sentencing through an examination of the instrument currently under construct...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

The effect of mortality salience on death penalty sentencing decisions when the defendant is severely mentally ill
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research,Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose Mortality is a salient factor during capital sentencing. This research examines the role death plays in jurors ’ decisions when sentencing a severely mentally ill defendant who is subject to possible discrimination in a capital trial because of that status. Design/methodology/approach The current experiment measured venire jurors’ (n=133) Mental Illness Dangerousness Beliefs (MIDB), and then experimen tally manipulated type of mortality salience (dual-focused: participants who contemplated their own mortality and were exposed to...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Using an integrative, Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) approach to treat intimate partner violence risk
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research,Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose There is limited research on Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT) in forensic contexts; this case study therefore significantly contributes to the knowledge base. This case study presents the assessment and treatment of an adult male offender with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. The client ’s offence involved intimate partner violence and was committed at a time of acute psychiatric relapse. Design/methodology/approach Twelve sessions of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and CAT informed treatment were individually designed to meet ...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

A human resource management perspective of workplace bullying
This study may inform university and business leaders on how to address the problem of workplace bullying effectively. Originality/value The findings from this study contribute to the discourse on workplace bullying and may help leaders to understand a phenomenon that costs their institutions a substantial amount in human capital leading to positive social change in their organizations. (Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research)
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Making the invisible visible: (un)meeting male rape victims ’ needs in the third sector
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research,Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose This paper seeks to explore whether the voluntary sector meets male rape victims ’ needs in England, UK. My contribution represents an attempt to piece together some of the voluntary sector’s responses to male rape victims in England, UK and to examine whether they meet male rape victims’ needs. Design/methodology/approach I draw on data collected from semi-structured i nterviews and qualitative questionnaires with male rape counsellors, therapists and voluntary agency caseworkers (N=70). Findings The findings reveal nuanced ...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Public perceptions of 'negging': lowering women ’s self-esteem to increase the male’s attractiveness and achieve sexual conquest
This study aims to increase general awareness of negging in order to minimise harm caused to women who are ‘picked-up’ through this technique. To this end, directions for future research are highlighted. Originality/value This paper is one of the first empirical studies in the area of negging. The perceived, and potential, harm caused can be studied in light of these novel findings with the aim of protecting women from harm. (Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research)
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Cyberstalking: are we on the same (web)page? A comparison of statutes, case law, and public perception
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research,Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2017. Purpose As society becomes more technology-oriented, cyberstalking is becoming an increasing concern. The purpose of this paper is to compare United States state and federal statutory and case law to a survey of public perception of cyberstalking to examine if cyberstalking laws reflect public opinion. Design/methodology/approach A national sample of 303 participants ranging in age from 18 to 69 years (M = 33.35, SD = 10.45) completed a novel cyberstalking survey and demographic questionnaire. The survey encompassed participants ’ percept...
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Criminology Source Type: research

Editorial Volume 9 Issue 2
Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research,Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2017. (Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research)
Source: Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Criminology Source Type: research