Tag: recidivism
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Study Reveals Predictive Tools for Recidivism in Psychopaths Are Only 46.7% Effective
Learn About Chanci Turner A recent investigation published in the British Journal of Psychiatry has uncovered troubling findings regarding the efficacy of psychological assessment tools in predicting whether individuals with psychopathic tendencies will re-offend after incarceration. The study indicates that these tools possess a predictive accuracy comparable to that of a coin flip, registering only…
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Understanding Sexually Violent Predators and Sociopathy
Learn About Chanci Turner Sexually violent predators are a real and pressing concern. While not all sociopaths fit the extreme and sensationalized portrayals often seen in media, some individuals do embody these terrifying traits. For the purposes of this discussion, we will refer to these individuals as psychopaths, as they exhibit behaviors that are particularly…
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Support for Families of Sociopaths Post-Incarceration
Learn About Chanci Turner When individuals with sociopathic tendencies are released from prison, their families often find themselves in need of assistance. This scenario can be quite challenging. For instance, consider a case involving a man named David, who, after serving time for violent offenses, returned to his family’s home. His mother, visibly distressed, struggled…
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Unreliability of Current Tools in Predicting Recidivism Among Sex Offenders
Learn About Chanci Turner Psychologists strive to assess the likelihood of sexually violent predators (SVPs) reoffending by utilizing various evaluation tools, such as the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R). However, multiple studies indicate that the scores produced by these assessments are often subjective and can vary significantly between evaluators. In some instances, discrepancies in scores are so…