Psychometric characteristics of the Dutch Personality Assessment Scale in Papiamento‐speaking prisoners
Psychometric characteristics of the Dutch Personality Assessment Scale in Papiamento‐speaking prisoners Abstract Background Although personality disorders are common among offenders, there is no validated translated questionnaire for the assessment of…
Misuse of prescribed psychotropic medication and drug crime offending: A follow‐up case‐control study of former adolescent psychiatric inpatients
Misuse of prescribed psychotropic medication and drug crime offending: A follow‐up case‐control study of former adolescent psychiatric inpatients Abstract Background Various psychotropic prescription drugs are known to have potential for…
Triarchic psychopathic traits versus self‐control: Comparing associations with youth antisocial outcomes
Triarchic psychopathic traits versus self‐control: Comparing associations with youth antisocial outcomes Abstract Background Psychopathy and low self-control are useful constructs for understanding antisociality/criminality. The triarchic model of psychopathy in particular…
The all‐Wales forensic adolescent consultation and treatment service (FACTS): A 5‐year referral cohort study
The all‐Wales forensic adolescent consultation and treatment service (FACTS): A 5‐year referral cohort study Abstract Background FACTS is a Wales-wide mental health service for 10–17-year-olds with needs beyond the remit…
Exploring substance use as rule‐violating behaviour during inpatient treatment of offender patients with schizophrenia
Exploring substance use as rule‐violating behaviour during inpatient treatment of offender patients with schizophrenia Abstract Background Rule-violating behaviour in the form of substance misuse has been studied primarily within the…
Supporting young people’s cognition and communication in the courtroom: A scoping review of current practices
Supporting young people's cognition and communication in the courtroom: A scoping review of current practices Abstract Background A recent meta-analysis suggested that the majority of young people in contact with…
Mental illness‐related stigma among probation officers
Mental illness‐related stigma among probation officers Abstract Background Probation officers tend to hold stigmatising attitudes towards individuals on their caseload with mental illnesses. This can result in poor outcomes for…
Child sexual exploitation material offenders, one‐size‐fits‐all for? Exploring tailored clinical dimensions based on cognitive and behavioural criminogenic factors
Child sexual exploitation material offenders, one‐size‐fits‐all for? Exploring tailored clinical dimensions based on cognitive and behavioural criminogenic factors Abstract Background Interventions for individuals involved in sexual offending behaviours are likely…
Mental health, welfare or justice: An introductory global overview of differences between countries in the scale and approach to secure placements of children and young people
Mental health, welfare or justice: An introductory global overview of differences between countries in the scale and approach to secure placements of children and young people Abstract Background Estimates suggest…
Sex offending among adolescents and young men with history of psychiatric inpatient care in adolescence
Sex offending among adolescents and young men with history of psychiatric inpatient care in adolescence Abstract Background Some mental disorders have been associated with increased likelihood of sexual offending in…
Relational security: The impact of facility design on youth custodial staffs’ practices and approaches
Relational security: The impact of facility design on youth custodial staffs' practices and approaches Abstract Background Constructive relationships between staff and young people in custody are a vital component of…
Exploration of adverse patterns of placement of young people in secure care: The unwanted child?
Exploration of adverse patterns of placement of young people in secure care: The unwanted child? Abstract Background Emerging evidence suggests that distant placements and multiple moves may be detrimental to…