Demonstrating the Reliability and Validity of the Self-Appraisal Questionnaire for Assessing Violent and Nonviolent Recidivism with Female Offenders in South Africa

IF 1.4 Q2 CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
A. Hesselink, J. Prinsloo
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Abstract

Explanations regarding the involvement of females in crime, justice, and punishment in South Africa are primarily based on the experiences of male offenders with little knowledge about the criminogenic offender assessment of female offenders. The Self-Appraisal Questionnaire (SAQ) is an actuarial measure designed for the identification of offenders’ static and dynamic risk factors and criminogenic needs that may increase or diminish their risk upon release. This study involves a sample of 284 female offenders incarcerated in three inter-provincial correctional centers in South Africa. The goal of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the SAQ in relation to its reliability, validity, and potential use as part of the criminogenic assessment of female offenders, within the multicultural South African context. Research results indicated that the SAQ is reliable and valid to use with South African offenders.
证明南非女性罪犯暴力和非暴力累犯自我评估问卷的可靠性和有效性
关于南非女性参与犯罪、司法和惩罚的解释主要基于男性罪犯的经历,而对女性罪犯的犯罪罪犯评估知之甚少。自我评估问卷(SAQ)是一项精算措施,旨在确定罪犯的静态和动态风险因素以及犯罪需求,这些因素可能会增加或减少他们获释后的风险。这项研究涉及被监禁在南非三个省际惩教中心的284名女性罪犯。本研究的目的是在南非多元文化背景下,检验SAQ的心理测量特性及其可靠性、有效性和潜在用途,作为对女性罪犯犯罪原因评估的一部分。研究结果表明,SAQ对南非罪犯使用是可靠和有效的。
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International Criminal Justice Review
International Criminal Justice Review CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY-
CiteScore
4.50
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6.20%
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16
期刊介绍: International Criminal Justice Review is a scholarly journal dedicated to presenting system wide trends and problems on crime and justice throughout the world. Articles may focus on a single country or compare issues affecting two or more countries. Both qualitative and quantitative pieces are encouraged, providing they adhere to standards of quality scholarship. Manuscripts may emphasize either contemporary or historical topics. As a peer-reviewed journal, we encourage the submission of articles, research notes, and commentaries that focus on crime and broadly defined justice-related topics in an international and/or comparative context.
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