Intrinsic and environmental vulnerabilities among executed capital offenders: revisiting the bio-psycho-social model of criminal aggression

Article Abstract:

This article examines the relationship between psychiatric illness, cognitive ability, neuropathology, substance abuse, and childhood abuse and the offenses commited by death row inmates. The authors, exploring whether or not a prototype of the 'typical' executed capital offender exists, conclude that education level, cognitive ability, and criminal history distinguished executed capital offenders from other homicide offender populations.

United States, Science & research, Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Capital punishment, Murderers, Homicide

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Evaluating the effectiveness of juvenile probation officers: an Israeli study

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A study assessed the effectiveness of the Israeli Probation Service in decreasing delinquent behavior, increasing non-delinquent behavior and improving psychological functioning of juvenile offenders. Results indicate that treatment combined with consistent treatment evaluation is more effective that standard treatment.

Statistical Data Included, Juvenile offenders, Rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, Criminal rehabilitation, Juvenile probation

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An inside look at Israeli prisoners' world of values

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This article explores the values of Israeli prisoners as they prepare to leave prison. The authors maintain values of easy money, partying, loyalty to friends, and excitement were the main concerns of the offenders, and drug abuse contributed to sinking deeper into a life of corruption.

Measurement, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Crime, Criminal sociology, Social values, Israelis, Convicts

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