Investigative psychology.

Taylor, Paul J.; Snook, Brent; Bennell, Craig; Porter, Louise

doi:10.1037/14462-006

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“…two offenders who commit a certain type of crime in a similar way will show similar characteristics) may only be valid for specific offence behaviors and single offender characteristics (e.g. Taylor, Snook, Bennell, & Porter, 2015;ter Beek et al, 2010). This opposes the idea that broader offence behavior clusters (e.g.…”

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“…The general finding that only some preconvictions seem to be related to offense behaviors is mirrored in previous studies that have used a similar bivariate linking approach (e.g., Almond et al, 2021; Cole & Brown, 2014), which lends some support to the assumption that the link between offender characteristics and crime scene behaviors in general may be highly idiosyncratic. Accordingly, it has been argued that homology as the core tenet of offender profiling (i.e., two offenders who commit a certain type of crime in a similar way will show similar characteristics) may only be valid for specific offense behaviors and single offender characteristics (e.g., Taylor et al, 2015; ter Beek et al, 2010). This opposes the idea that broader offense behavior clusters (e.g., themes) could be empirically associated with a standard set of background characteristics (e.g., offender types), which indeed has proven difficult in prior research (Mokros & Alison, 2002; Trojan & Salfati, 2011).…”

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Predicting the Criminal Records of Male-on-Female UK Homicide Offenders From Crime Scene Behaviors

Almond

Matin

McManus

2019

J Interpers Violence

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Offender profiling follows the idea that if offenders' crime scene actions can be empirically linked to their background characteristics, it will be possible to predict one from the other (Canter, 2011). There is a lack of research exploring whether homicide offenders' crime scene actions are predictive of their criminal histories, despite the potential utility of such information (Almond, McManus, Bal, O'Brien, Rainbow, & Webb, 2018). The current study addresses this gap in the literature.A sample of 213 adult male-on-female homicides with sexual or unknown motive was drawn from a UK-wide database. Relationships between 13 preconviction variables and 29 crime scene behaviors were explored using a bivariate statistical approach. Subsequently, binary logistic regression models were used to predict the presence, or absence, of specific pre-convictions based on a combination of offence behaviors. Analyses highlighted 16 statistically significant associations between key offence behaviors and previous convictions, these associations were often "less likely" to result in previous conviction. The analysis failed to find any association for various other variables, most notably sexual pre-convictions. Results indicate offenders' criminal histories can be predicted from their offence behaviors, though not all pre-convictions may be similarly suited. Implications for practice are discussed.Alison, L.

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Predicting the Criminal Records of Male-on-Female UK Homicide Offenders From Crime Scene Behaviors

Almond

Matin

McManus

2019

J Interpers Violence

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“…Within the general area of forensic psychology, a number of significant relationships have emerged between researchers and practitioners; this has developed into a strong partnership that benefits both parties, resulting in a demand for evidence‐based research, with outcomes that may have a subsequent impact on operational practice in the community (Taylor, Snook, Bennell, & Porter, ). For example, Wermink et al () highlighted the use of empirical research to inform the sentencing of offenders, in addition to other judicial and practical decisions, such as the type of action, treatment, community management, and supervision needs (Craig, Beech, & Cortoni, ; Hilton, Harris, & Rice, ; Soothill, Francis, & Liu, ).…”

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Do female offenders differ? Comparing the criminal histories of serious violent perpetrators with a control sample

Coleman

Almond

McManus

2017

Journal Invest Psychology

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In view of earlier research, female offenders have not received as much attention as male perpetrators. Thus, the research aimed to gain insight into the types of offences committed by serious violent female offenders (n = 206; those who had committed grievous bodily harm, attempted murder, or homicide) and to explore differences with control female perpetrators (n = 447); control offenders were matched according to age and year of offence of the serious violent offenders. The purpose was to, therefore, gather an understanding of female offenders and to determine if the serious violent perpetrators differed from the control sample. A UK police force provided data of offences committed between April 2001 and April 2011. Descriptive information was analysed, with comparisons being made using Mann–Whitney U tests and chi‐square analyses. About 72.3% (n = 149) of serious violent offenders had one or more recorded convictions and were significantly more likely to have committed a previous violent offence than the control sample. On the other hand, control perpetrators had a higher likelihood of having previously committed a theft‐related offence, when compared to serious violent females. Therefore, the findings indicate the types of offences committed by female offenders and highlight the differences between serious violent perpetrators and offenders in the control sample. The implications and limitations are discussed.

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Bringing a Uniform Home: a Qualitative Study on Police Officer’s Work-Family Balance Perspective!

Sousa,

Mendes,

Gonçalves

et al. 2023

J Police Crim Psych

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Being a police officer is a very stressful job, characterized by occupational stressors that impact mental health and increasing work-family balance. Quantitative research is unable to clarify how police officers cope with the impact of work challenges on work-family balance. This study aims to understand how police officers narrate the impact of their work on their family experiences. Nineteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with Portuguese military police and civilian service forces working in the Northern region of Portugal. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed according to the principles of thematic analysis. The main themes indicate that participants are concerned about the work-family conflict. Both common and unique police officers’ perceptions of the impact of professional challenges on work-family balance emerged among both groups. Common work-family balance challenges for both civilian and military police officers included a negative impact on family dynamics and the sharing work experiences with family, but also recognized positive impacts of the profession on the family. For military police officers, making decisions regarding career advancement is a specific challenge. This study enables clinicians and other professional groups, such as commanders and politicians, to further develop a deeper understanding of these challenges and their different levels of impact. It also allows for the development of targeted strategies aligned with the unique needs of these professionals.

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Investigative psychology.

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Predicting the Criminal Records of Male-on-Female UK Homicide Offenders From Crime Scene Behaviors

Predicting the Criminal Records of Male-on-Female UK Homicide Offenders From Crime Scene Behaviors

Do female offenders differ? Comparing the criminal histories of serious violent perpetrators with a control sample

Bringing a Uniform Home: a Qualitative Study on Police Officer’s Work-Family Balance Perspective!

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