A5043376078- Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Crime Patterns and Interventions
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Geographies of human-animal interactions
- Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Torture, Ethics, and Law
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Deception detection and forensic psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Health Services Management and Policy
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Veterinary Practice and Education Studies
- Healthcare Systems and Challenges
- Law in Society and Culture
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
Canterbury Christ Church University
2018-2022
University of Kent
2013-2015
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Objective: This study investigated whether a group of firesetters (n = 68) could be distinguished, psychologically, from matched non-firesetting offenders 68). Method: Participants completed measures examining psychological variables relating to fire, emotional/self-regulation, social competency, self-concept, boredom proneness, and impression management. Official prison records were also examined record offending history other offense-related variables. A series MANOVAs conducted with...
Purpose The purpose of this study is to establish how trauma informed practice (TIP)-based supervision understood by justice professionals in the UK, as well (and whether) it put use system. Design/methodology/approach A predominantly qualitative phenomenological design with supplementary quantitative data was used gain a holistic understanding topic. Police officers ( n = 53 survey; 5 interview), solicitors/barristers 47 4 intermediaries 56 interview) and judges/magistrate were surveyed...
Purpose The number of measures available to practitioners assess fire interest and other fire‐related attitudes is limited. To help establish the utility such measures, this study explored whether three contained multiple factors related firesetting behaviour. Method Fire Interest Rating Scale, Attitude Identification with Questionnaire were administered 234 male prisoners (117 firesetters, 117 non‐firesetters) results factor analyzed. determine relationship resulting behaviour, their...
Purpose Using social dominance theory, the primary aim of this study was to examine attitudes and beliefs that reinforce status hierarchies facilitate aggressive behaviour within between gangs. The also determine whether these socio‐cognitive processes distinguished gang‐involved youth from non‐gang offenders in a custodial setting. Methods Gang‐involved were recruited young offender institution located United Kingdom. Questionnaires assessing psychological (i.e., moral disengagement...
Research to date has been equivocal on the relationship between firesetting and psychopathology impeded by studies lacking adequate control samples. The present study examined in a sample of incarcerated adult male firesetters (n = 112) prison controls 113) using Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III. Firesetters demonstrated multiple elevated scores personality clinical syndrome scales. Logistic regression showed that borderline scale was strongest discriminator controls. Major...
Objective: Female fire-setters are reported to commit nearly one-third of deliberately set fires, yet there limited studies examining the characteristics that distinguish them from suitable comparison groups. The aim this study is compare incarcerated female with male and offender controls on psychopathological psychological features could be targeted via therapeutic interventions. Method: We recruited 65 fire-setters, 128 63 offenders prison estate. Participants completed a battery...
It is known that the criminal justice process most often perceived as a negative experience by victims, witnesses, well defendants. Whilst measures have been put into place across globe to improve their experiences, there still much more which needs be done, especially can involve secondary victimisation of those participating in it and prolonged trauma. The current opinion piece centres on use trained dogs help experiences system users during active cases. this practice mostly used North...
The use of animals to support individuals’ well-being has been documented across a variety disciplines. It over decade since dogs have also started be used within the criminal justice setting in America vulnerable people, but this practice is not common United Kingdom. Globally, empirical evidence benefits utilizing system lacking. present interdisciplinary study aimed explore one aspect journey, impact therapy dog can on UK court users waiting give at magistrate’s court. One hundred and...
The current study investigated the support that a facility dog can provide to survivors of sexual crimes when undergoing video-recorded police interviews. In total, 13 offences, who were interview, provided with for interview process. For each case, data collected via interviews, observations and surveys. Using multiple case approach, qualitative analysed identify patterns, observational survey used further these outcomes. A total four main themes emerged from data: (1) change in focus...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with senior investigating officer (SIO) perspectives their understanding gang-related homicide and associated investigative challenges. Design/methodology/approach A phenomenological design was utilised in study. In sum, 15 SIOs from Metropolitan Police Service were interviewed using a semi-structured interview analysed thematic analysis. Findings It found that original typology “gang homicide” might be too narrow focus should paid...
This study aimed to investigate how members of the UK public would feel about introducing facility dogs courts as a form special measure. The results from an online survey showed that participants (n = 270) thought they be significantly less likely anxious, intimidated, distressed, frightened, and traumatized, more safe if accompanied by dog. Both dog owners non-dog were overwhelmingly supportive incorporation into justice system, thematic analysis their qualitative responses revealed four...