SA Question - Predicting Future Offending Flashcards
1
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Facts of Re-offending
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70% re-offending rate
peak of offending 18 for men
15-25% PCLR psychopaths
2
Q
Key Characteristics of sex offender (8)
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Criminal History (Past history predictive of future offending)
Pro criminal attitudes
Pro Criminal Associates (People close to you are criminals)
Antisocial personality Disorder
Social factors (Deprivation, SES)
Family/Marital Circumstances (No biological parents)
Substance abuse
Pro social leisure pursuits (Reduces risk)
3
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Risk Matrix 2000-S (stage 1 & 2)
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Best predicting violent offending then sex offending Stage 1 - Age (below or above 25) - Sex Appearances (Number criminal sex convictions in court) - Criminal Appearances (Number in court) Stage 2 - Male victim - Stranger victim - Single - Non-contact (indecent exposure)
4
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Violence risk Appraisal Guide
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Psychopathy checklist score School maladjustment Age at index offence Personality Disorder Separation from parent before 16 year old Fail probation/ parole History non-violent offences Never married Schozophrenia Victim injury in offences alcohol abuse history male victim
5
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Psychopathy Checklist PCLR -20 items
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Glibness/Superficial Charm Grandiose Sense of Self Worth Need for stimulation/ prone to boredom Pathological lying Conning/Manipulative Lack remorse Shallow affect Callous Parasitic Lifestyle Poor Behavioural Control Promiscuous sexual behaviour Early behaviour problems Lack realistic, long term goals Impulsive Irresponsibility Failure to accept responsibility for own actions Many short term marital relationships Juvenile delinquency Revocation of conditional release Criminal versatility
6
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Limitations PCLR
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Often inaccurate
Scored incorrectly
