Addressing unanswered questions about the shift of strategy approach: A multi‐study investigation of approach variations, repeated interviews and innocent versus guilty responses
Addressing unanswered questions about the shift of strategy approach: A multi‐study investigation of approach variations, repeated interviews and innocent versus guilty responses Abstract Introduction The shift-of-strategy (SoS) approach aims to…
Understanding culture, memory and trauma in asylum interviews: A mixed‐methods systematic review and meta‐analysis
Understanding culture, memory and trauma in asylum interviews: A mixed‐methods systematic review and meta‐analysis Abstract Purpose Asylum seekers often struggle to recall and report their experiences during asylum interviews. This…
Does childhood trauma predict social cognition in male sexual offenders?
Does childhood trauma predict social cognition in male sexual offenders? Abstract Background and Aims This cross-sectional study explored childhood trauma as a predictor of two components of social cognition: emotion…
The impact of compensation on jurors’ perceptions of eyewitness testimony
The impact of compensation on jurors' perceptions of eyewitness testimony Abstract Background Legal systems rely heavily on eyewitness testimony. However, contextual factors surrounding identification and testimony can affect how witness…
Self‐rated and clinically assessed psychopathy: Same or different thermometers?
Self‐rated and clinically assessed psychopathy: Same or different thermometers? Abstract Purpose To examine whether scores on a self-report instrument can serve as a valid proxy for clinically assessed psychopathy. Method…
Judging reproductive rights violations: Disability status, contextual factors and eugenic attitudes in mock jury decisions
Judging reproductive rights violations: Disability status, contextual factors and eugenic attitudes in mock jury decisions Abstract Purpose Despite efforts to reduce non-consensual sterilization of people with intellectual disability, little is…
Does self‐concept adjustment towards perceived social images predict recidivism? A longitudinal test of (one pathway of) the labelling hypothesis
Does self‐concept adjustment towards perceived social images predict recidivism? A longitudinal test of (one pathway of) the labelling hypothesis Abstract Purpose This study investigated a possible mechanism of the labelling…
Impulsivity in females with violent criminal offences: A resource scarcity investigation
Impulsivity in females with violent criminal offences: A resource scarcity investigation Abstract Purpose In the context of scarcity and life history theories, the current research examined impulsivity in females with…
On the quality of gathering evidence: To what extent are recommendations on interviewing witnesses implemented in courtrooms?
On the quality of gathering evidence: To what extent are recommendations on interviewing witnesses implemented in courtrooms? Abstract Background Information gathered during court hearings is crucial for legal decision-making in…
Participation in the criminal–legal system by victims and witnesses of severe community violence: A systematic review
Participation in the criminal–legal system by victims and witnesses of severe community violence: A systematic review Abstract Purpose The participation of victims and witnesses of severe community violence in the…
Dynamic risk as a predictor of treatment non‐completion in sexual offenders: An evaluation of the static‐99R, Stable‐2007 and URICA
Dynamic risk as a predictor of treatment non‐completion in sexual offenders: An evaluation of the static‐99R, Stable‐2007 and URICA Abstract Purpose The present study examined whether three commonly used assessment…
Building blocks of criminal investigations: A novel vignette study on investigative decision‐making
Building blocks of criminal investigations: A novel vignette study on investigative decision‐making Abstract Aim This study investigates the decision-making processes of Dutch district police teams during high-volume criminal investigations, exploring…