Sanja Kutnjak Ivković, Yuning Wu, Yang Vincent Liu, Marijana Kotlaja, Ivan Sun, Peter Neyroud, Jon Maskály, Sandra Kobajica, Leandro Ayres Franca, Irena Cajner Mraović, Krunoslav Borovec, Alrien Francisco Dausan, Branko Lobnikar, Kaja Prislan Mihelič, Adri Sauerman, Kuang-Ming Chang, John Roch
{"title":"A Comparative Exploration of Perceived Community and Police Adherence to COVID-19 Regulations.","authors":"Sanja Kutnjak Ivković, Yuning Wu, Yang Vincent Liu, Marijana Kotlaja, Ivan Sun, Peter Neyroud, Jon Maskály, Sandra Kobajica, Leandro Ayres Franca, Irena Cajner Mraović, Krunoslav Borovec, Alrien Francisco Dausan, Branko Lobnikar, Kaja Prislan Mihelič, Adri Sauerman, Kuang-Ming Chang, John Roch","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251366679","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251366679","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Based on an early 2020s survey of 3,500 police officers from nine countries, this paper explores perceived community and police adherence to the COVID-19 regulations. We propose that both public and police perceived adherence with the COVID-19 rules are related not only to individual-level factors (e.g., gender, concern for own health) but also to country-level factors (e.g., quality of governance, protection of citizens' rights). Our findings reveal that individual-level factors, such as the concerns for personal and family health, were strong and consistent predictors of perceived community and police adherence. While misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with the perceived community adherence, it was not related to the perceived police adherence. Moreover, country-level factors, such as the stringency of COVID-19 rules and regulations and the protection of citizens' rights, were also significantly related to both perceived community and police adherence.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251366679"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145076453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marjolein De Pau, Tom Vander Beken, Freya Vander Laenen, Stijn Vandevelde
{"title":"Exploring the Good Lives Model Concepts among an Ethnically Diverse Sample of Forensic Clients: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Marjolein De Pau, Tom Vander Beken, Freya Vander Laenen, Stijn Vandevelde","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251370375","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251370375","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The increasing ethnic diversity in Europe's forensic population challenges culturally sensitive rehabilitation. The Good Lives Model, a strengths-based rehabilitation framework promoting well-being and desistance, provides a universal structure but shows potential for cultural adaptation. This study explores the emic dimensions of the GLM's core concepts and assumptions-primary goods, secondary goods, strengths, and obstacles-among ethnically diverse forensic clients, with particular attention to how they perceive and engage with the model. Semi-structured Good Lives interviews were conducted with 18 forensic clients from diasporic groups. Findings indicate that while primary goods hold universal relevance, cultural factors influence their prioritization attainment. The GLM enables recognition of systemic barriers alongside individual strengths. Participants perceived the Good Lives Interview as fostering comfort and rapport, enabling discussions on sensitive topics, including offending behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251370375"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145070956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emma Tuschick, Shiri Portnoy, Nikki Carthy, Laura Gair, Simon Hackett, Nadia Wager
{"title":"A Systematic Review of Victim-Survivor, Familial, and Professional Views on the Reintegration of Men Convicted of a Sexual Offense into the Community.","authors":"Emma Tuschick, Shiri Portnoy, Nikki Carthy, Laura Gair, Simon Hackett, Nadia Wager","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251372929","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251372929","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This systematic review examines the perspectives of victim-survivors, family members, and professionals (VFP's) on the reintegration of men convicted of sexual offenses into the community. A search of 8 databases identified 8,621 potential sources. After screening, 36 studies were included in the review. Papers were included if they used qualitative methods about VFP's views, attitudes, opinions, and/or perceptions on the reintegration of adult males who have sexually offended, from prison or secure care. The papers were then critically appraised and thematically synthesized. The findings highlighted four key themes: supervision, discrimination, livelihood, and interventions. These themes revealed the complex and multifaceted nature of reintegration, where varying perspectives highlighted a balance between public safety concerns, the potential for rehabilitation, and the profound social and emotional implications for those directly involved with the offenders. The implications for future research, and policy and practice, including support for families, professional training, and advocating for policy reform, are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251372929"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145055936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Added Value of the YLS/CMI Subscales Beyond the Total Score Among Japanese Youth Offenders in Detention.","authors":"Ayuchi Yamaoka, Daryl Kroner, Takemi Mori, Masaru Takahashi","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251369020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251369020","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined whether subscales of the Youth Level of Service Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) have added value beyond the total score. Including 238 detained Japanese juvenile offenders (ages 16-19), the proportional reduction in mean squared error (PRMSE) method was applied. Most subscales showed added value, except for Attitudes/Orientation. For the younger group, all subscales except Attitudes/Orientation showed added value. For older juveniles, Family Circumstances/Parenting, Education/Employment, and Attitudes/Orientation did not. Construct validity was assessed via correlations with prior delinquency indicators. While the total score showed consistent associations, some subscales-notably among older youth-did not, raising concerns about their relevance. These findings suggested that subscales should be interpreted according to both statistical distinctiveness and theoretical support. Subscale analysis may aid intervention planning, particularly for younger offenders, but its utility should be judged by both psychometric and practical standards.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251369020"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145030819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the Lived Experiences of Transgender Women With Previous Sexual Offense Convictions in the Community in the UK.","authors":"Janice Tan, Zoe Stephenson, Juliane A Kloess","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251366280","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251366280","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Transgender individuals with previous convictions for sexual offenses are an under-researched yet growing population in the UK. This study adopted a qualitative approach to exploring the lived experiences of three such individuals who were currently living in the community under the management of Probation Services. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to analyze the data derived from semi-structured interviews with the participants. Two superordinate themes were identified: <i>\"The process of coming out\"</i> and <i>\"How the world treats me/sees me.\"</i> The superordinate and subordinate themes are presented and discussed in relation to working with this group of individuals. The findings highlight the psychological impact of identity invalidation and stigma, and the value of responsive, gender-affirming support. This has practical implications for Probation Services, suggesting that inclusive and flexible approaches are key to promoting engagement, well-being, and rehabilitation in this marginalized group.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251366280"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145001745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaoyu Wang, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah, Zaiton Azman
{"title":"Practical Social Work Interventions for Community Corrections Offenders' Social Support and Adaptation: A Self-Report Study From China.","authors":"Xiaoyu Wang, Siti Hajar Abu Bakar Ah, Zaiton Azman","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251363248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251363248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the role of social support in the social adaptation of offenders in community corrections, focusing on four dimensions: emotional, appraisal, informational, and instrumental support. Using self-reported survey data from 332 participants in China, findings reveal that all four support dimensions significantly predict social adaptation, with informational support being the strongest predictor. The study emphasizes the importance of social support in improving reintegration outcomes and proposes practical social work interventions. These include direct assistance with essential needs such as food, housing, and healthcare, as well as guidance on employment and legal rights. Emotional well-being strategies and self-evaluation support are also recommended. The findings highlight the need for structured support systems that promote interdisciplinary collaboration to improve rehabilitation outcomes. While rooted in the Chinese context, these insights offer valuable implications for global social work practices in offender reintegration.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251363248"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145001767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sandy Jung, Mackenzie L Thomas, Chella M Robles, Gregory Kitura
{"title":"Criminogenic and Non-Criminogenic Factors and Their Association With Reintegration Success for Individuals Under Judicial Orders in Canada.","authors":"Sandy Jung, Mackenzie L Thomas, Chella M Robles, Gregory Kitura","doi":"10.1177/0306624X241270603","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X241270603","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Justice-involved individuals who reach the end of their full prison sentence no longer benefit from the supervision and rehabilitation services offered by probation or parole. Some of these individuals, who have been assessed to be a high risk for sexual and violent reoffending and deemed to pose a significant violence risk in the community if released, are placed on a judicial order in Canada, and police are asked to supervise and manage the risk of these individuals. In the current study, the files of 45 high-risk, justice-involved individuals, who completed their sentences, were released from a Canadian prison into the province of Alberta, and supervised by police under a judicial order, were reviewed for the presence of criminogenic and non-criminogenic needs over the first year of release. The associations between these needs and proximal reintegration outcomes were examined. Our findings revealed that basic needs and responsivity issues were prevalent in the early part of supervision; however, these factors were unrelated to proximal reintegration success. In contrast, criminogenic needs were prevalent and associated with poorer reintegration. This study reinforces the role that police can play in monitoring and addressing criminogenic needs with the goal of reducing recidivism and employing the help of non-police supports to address non-criminogenic needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1688-1706"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12287547/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142005574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eltink E M A, Roest J J, Van der Helm G H P, Heynen E J E, Kuiper C H Z, Nijhof K S, Vandevelde S, Leipoldt J D, Stams G J J M, Knorth E, Harder A T, Assink M
{"title":"Safety First! Residential Group Climate and Antisocial Behavior: A Multilevel Meta-analysis.","authors":"Eltink E M A, Roest J J, Van der Helm G H P, Heynen E J E, Kuiper C H Z, Nijhof K S, Vandevelde S, Leipoldt J D, Stams G J J M, Knorth E, Harder A T, Assink M","doi":"10.1177/0306624X241252052","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X241252052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis was performed (28 studies and 313 effect sizes) on the relation between residential group climate (i.e., safety, atmosphere, repression, support, growth, structure) and antisocial behavior, including aggression and criminal recidivism. A systematic search was conducted in PsychINFO, ERIC, and OVID Medline up to February 2023. Results showed a small but significant association (<i>r</i> = .20) between residential group climate and antisocial behavior, equivalent to a 23% reduction of antisocial behavior in all clients receiving care in a residential facility with a therapeutic group climate. Moderator analyses showed that experienced safety was more strongly related to antisocial behavior (<i>r</i> = .30) than the other dimensions of group climate (.17 < <i>r</i> < .20), while the effect size was somewhat larger for adults (<i>r</i> = .24) than for youth (<i>r</i> = .15). We conclude that residential facilities should consider safety as a priority and should involve clients in a positive process of change through the development of a therapeutic environment and delivery of evidence-based treatment, addressing their needs from the perspective of rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1663-1687"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12287560/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141297047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expanding Knowledge About Music and Well-Being in Carceral Settings: A Methodological Review.","authors":"Vitalis Im, Rogério M Pinto","doi":"10.1177/0306624X231219210","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X231219210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This methodological review includes literature (1987-2022) concerning the role and influence of musical practices-including music therapy and participatory music interventions-on well-being in carceral settings such as jails, prisons, and immigration detention centers. We provide a thorough description of key methodological procedures used in 55 studies: (1) Key Elements of Research Questions; (2) Types of Musical Practices; (3) Musical Genres; (4) Methodologies and Designs; (5) Locations; (6) Theoretical Frameworks; and (7) Samples. Our review indicates that there is difficulty in conducting research in prisons due to limitations imposed on researchers, a paucity of randomized-control trials, and limited generalizability of results due to the heterogeneity of methodological approaches. We suggest that the literature base would benefit from increased attention to issues related to sampling procedures, research questions related to race and gender identity, as well as the delineation between the types of musical practices utilized by music interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1627-1644"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12287559/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139404746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tamara Hidalgo Isern, Luis Carlos Delgado Pastor, Manuel G Jiménez Torres
{"title":"Benefits of Art therapy in Prison Population with a Diagnosis of Mental Illness: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Tamara Hidalgo Isern, Luis Carlos Delgado Pastor, Manuel G Jiménez Torres","doi":"10.1177/0306624X241301213","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X241301213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that was introduced in psychiatric hospitals, where psychiatric patients used painting as a way to express themselves. Nowadays, it is used in prison and has positive effects such as stress and anxiety reduction, and decrease in rates of recidivism. The main aim of this study was to analyze the effects of art therapy programs among the prison population with a diagnosis of mental illness. A systematic review was performed and a total of 12 studies were included. Positive results and beneficial effects were observed for this population; the most prominent is the decrease in the rate of recidivism. Art therapy is a form of therapy that is effective for improving socialization and decreasing anxiety and depressive symptoms in patients diagnosed with mental illnesses. It has been proved to decrease recidivism rates in inmates who participate in these programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1707-1725"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802647","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}