Traits of Schizophrenia Patients with a History of Abuse
Using a variety of evaluations, the authors of this study attempt to create validated risk assessments risk for violence in individuals with schizophrenia.
Autism, Neurodevelopment & Mental Health
Research on autism, neurodevelopment, intellectual and cognitive functioning, psychotic disorders, and other mental-health factors relevant to forensic practice.
Are Psychopathic Traits in Juveniles Stable Over Time?
Do psychopathic indicators remain past adolescence or are they shed through the maturing process? How does this impact sentencing?
Abuse and Depression in Autistic Adolescent Sexual Offenders
An article about how emotional neglect and abuse intersect with depression and sexual offending in individuals on the autism spectrum.
What do we Know about the Adolescent Brain?
How does the scientific knowledge differ from the way a court views adolescents versus adults?
Maturation of the Adolescent Brain
What is the real age of maturity and how could this affect sentencing mitigation?
Can Autism Symptoms Contribute to Child Pornography Offending?
Hyperfocus, compulsivity, and the effects of incarceration on offenders with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are the Brains of Pedophiles Different?
How does the data compare to non-pedophilic child sex offenders?
How is Autism Misconstrued in the Criminal Process?
What should you be vigilant for while handling individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from pretrial to post-sentencing?
Autism, Sexual Offending, and the Criminal Justice System
What are the factors that are leading to a rise in arrest and prosecution of individuals on the autism spectrum for sexual offenses? How should a prior diagnosis of ASD impact sentencing?
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