What Role Does Cognition Play in Violence in Psychotic Disorders?
How strong is the link between severe neurocognitive impairment and violence in individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders?
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.
What is Grooming?
A summary of a study to create a universal definition for the term grooming, developed by using the Sexual Grooming Model.
Patient Satisfaction in Civil Commitment Treatment Programs
What works best for treating sexually violent persons in civil commitment programs? Results from both treatment providers and patients.
Sexually Violent Predator Evaluations: Are they reliable?
Sexually Violent Predator evaluations carry heavy consequences. This study examines the reliability of these evaluations in California from 2012 to 2017.
What do Polish University Students Think about Pornography?
In this summary, we look at a study that tries to define what is considered “normal” pornography use among young adults ages 18 to 26.
Can Trauma Informed Treatment Affect Recidivism?
Using the Adverse Childhood Experiences scale and 2 risk assessment measures to evaluate treatment completion and reduce recidivism with trauma informed care.
Does the CPORT Predict Risk in a Scottish Population?
A look at the data and results of an August 2022 study of 141 sexual offenders. The study further emphasizes the recidivism prediction abilities of the CPORT.
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?
Is the PPG a Valid Measure of Sexual Interest in Children?
In this meta-analysis, the authors explain where the PPG excels and under what circumstances it falls short for predicting recidivism.