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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The development and core characteristics of the Chinese juvenile criminal propensity scale

The development and core characteristics of the Chinese juvenile criminal propensity scale Abstract Objective This study aimed to develop the Juvenile Criminal Propensity Questionnaire (JCPS) and evaluate its reliability, validity,…
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Deception behind bars: A mixed‐methods investigation of inmates’ beliefs about lie detection

Deception behind bars: A mixed‐methods investigation of inmates' beliefs about lie detection Abstract Purpose This study examines incarcerated individuals' beliefs about deception detection, focusing on perceptions of successful liars, cues…
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Seeing change through others’ eyes: Meta‐beliefs and willingness to participate in a restorative programme in prison

Seeing change through others' eyes: Meta‐beliefs and willingness to participate in a restorative programme in prison Abstract Purpose The present study examines whether incarcerated individuals' meta-malleability, the belief that others…
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Intimates, acquaintances or strangers? Profiling the victim–offender relationship in homicides through offenders’ behavioural patterns

Intimates, acquaintances or strangers? Profiling the victim–offender relationship in homicides through offenders' behavioural patterns Abstract Aims This study examined behavioural heterogeneity across three victim–offender relationship categories in a non-Western context…
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Perceptions of interrogation techniques and personality traits of citizen judges in Japan

Perceptions of interrogation techniques and personality traits of citizen judges in Japan Abstract Purpose This study examined public perceptions of diverse police interrogation techniques, complimenting the existing research focused on…
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