Anger parameters in parolees undergoing psychoeducation: Temporal stability, social desirability bias, and comparison with non-offenders

Anger parameters in parolees undergoing psychoeducation: Temporal stability, social desirability bias, and comparison with non-offenders Abstract BackgroundAnger is commonly measured as if it were a single, simple construct. This may…
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Criminal thinking shifts among male prisoners participating in a cognitive-based education programme

Criminal thinking shifts among male prisoners participating in a cognitive-based education programme Abstract BackgroundMany prisoners rationalise criminal behaviour, and this type of thinking has been linked to recidivism. Correctional programmes…
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Mental disorder and victimisation in prison: Examining the role of mental health treatment

Mental disorder and victimisation in prison: Examining the role of mental health treatment Abstract BackgroundThere is evidence that people with mental disorders are at increased risk of victimisation in prison.…
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Effects of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and positive psychological intervention (PPI) on female offenders with psychological distress in Hong Kong

Effects of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and positive psychological intervention (PPI) on female offenders with psychological distress in Hong Kong Abstract BackgroundDespite rapid growth in the female prison population, there is…
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Correlations between psychopathology and self-reported quality of life among adolescents in youth correctional facilities in Lagos, Nigeria: A short report

Correlations between psychopathology and self-reported quality of life among adolescents in youth correctional facilities in Lagos, Nigeria: A short report Abstract BackgroundThe relationship between psychopathology and quality of life (QoL)…
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A period prevalence study of being a parent in a secure psychiatric hospital and a description of the parents, the children and the impact of admission on parent–child contact

A period prevalence study of being a parent in a secure psychiatric hospital and a description of the parents, the children and the impact of admission on parent–child contact Abstract…
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