{"title":"Reassessing Residency Restrictions: Analyzing Crime Proximity and Patterns for Sex Offenders in South Korea.","authors":"Jaekyung Ahn, Sung Yon Han, Yimoon Choi","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251317575","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251317575","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study critically examines the effectiveness of residency restrictions for sex offenders in South Korea by analyzing crime proximity and patterns. Using data from the 2015 Korean Ministry of Justice report, the study examines sex offenders under electronic monitoring from 2012 to 2014. The results show that crimes involving child victims occurred closer to offenders' residences than those involving adult victims, partially supporting the rationale behind residency restrictions. However, the proximity of crimes against unfamiliar victims raises questions about the overall effectiveness of these policies Regression analysis showed that prior offenses and IQ predicted crime distance, but alcohol use and psychopathy did not. The study concludes that residency restrictions offer limited protection and recommends a comprehensive approach, including monitoring and support programs, to reduce recidivism and improve community safety. Policymakers should consider additional measures beyond physical distance constraints to mitigate risks posed by sex offenders.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1524-1543"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143531949","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":"Rape Myths, Gender Roles, and Perceptions of Sexuality: Differences Among Ultra-Orthodox, Formerly Ultra-Orthodox, and Secular Jewish Women.","authors":"Mally Shechory Bitton, Tahel Ben Admon","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251329514","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251329514","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examined the interplay of rape myth acceptance (RMA), gender role stereotypes, and self-perceptions of sexuality among Ultra-Orthodox, formerly Ultra-Orthodox, and secular Jewish women. The study included 253 Jewish women (<i>M</i> = 29.21, <i>SD</i> = 6.90), primarily Israeli-born. Regression analysis showed that conservative gender roles and negative sexual self-perceptions predicted higher RMA. Ultra-Orthodox women exhibited more conservative gender attitudes, higher RMA, and more negative sexual self-concepts than secular and formerly Ultra-Orthodox women. However, no differences emerged between formerly Ultra-Orthodox and secular women. Additionally, all groups showed similar levels of positive sexual self-concepts. These findings highlight the influence of religious upbringing on attitudes toward gender and sexuality and the complex interplay between religious heritage and societal exposure. Despite study limitations, the research offers insights into gender and sexuality perceptions across Jewish communities, enriching theoretical discussions and informing future interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1560-1576"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12214291/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744266","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":"Navigating the Carceral State: The Experience of Citizens With Criminal Backgrounds After Finding Stable Housing.","authors":"Thomas K Kenemore, Bent Seungho In","doi":"10.1177/0306624X231165422","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X231165422","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A pilot project demonstrating the importance of access to stable housing for people with criminal backgrounds and experiencing homelessness produced exploratory qualitative findings that illuminate the experience of folks who must navigate the carceral state of supervision. Principles of a participatory action paradigm guided development and implementation of the pilot project. Grounded Theory and narrative research principles guided data collection and analysis in the 3-year study. A convenience sample of 27 participants was obtained by the organization's staff recruiting each of the individuals on behalf of the researchers as they entered the pilot program during the 3 years of pilot activity. Qualitative data collection was carried out during the 3 years of program implementation. A semi-structured open-ended interview script was utilized by the research team as a guide to ensure focus on the experience of participants. Current extreme challenges included living with a criminal background and carrying the weight of a troubled past. Great strength was evidenced in their navigation of their worlds. Essential resources for successful navigation were identified including the use of prayer, religion and spirituality, persistent hopefulness, recognition of personal change, and the use of supportive relationships. Getting stable housing and employment, while important, was not seen as enough in itself to ensure successful reentry. Therefore, relationships that recognize strengths and help navigating inevitable disappointments and challenges must also be incorporated into the available housing, educational, mental health, employment programs, and other services. The findings of this study suggest that practice approaches, services, and policies that are intended to help people with criminal backgrounds must incorporate and emphasize the lived experiences of returning citizens as they navigate the challenging tasks of living in a carceral state.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1351-1369"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9638416","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":"Unveiling the Journey to Community Reintegration: Results from a Qualitative Study with Sexual Offenders on Parole.","authors":"Ana Rita Cardoso, Jorge Quintas, Gilda Santos","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251324661","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251324661","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>After serving a prison sentence, sex offenders embark on a community reintegration process, where they usually face several barriers that might negatively affect their successful return to society. Results from semi-structured interviews conducted with sex offenders revealed that participants perceive the economic difficulties, the nature of the crime, and the stigma as the main social factors hindering their community reintegration process. Additionally, prison and parole support are described as insufficient, lacking focus on the specific needs of the participants to act as an effective help. On the contrary, housing and affective relationships were not perceived as major obstacles to a successful reintegration. These findings highlight the need for policies that promote economic opportunities, reduce stigma, and enhance both prison-based and post-release support to facilitate a more effective reintegration process.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1544-1559"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12214287/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143524813","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":"Lost Highways: An Examination of the Question of Risk Involved in Sexual Homicides of Hitchhiking Victims.","authors":"Eric Beauregard, Julien Chopin, Matt DeLisi","doi":"10.1177/0306624X241313287","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X241313287","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite cultural references to the dangers of hitchhiking, particularly for sexual homicide, no published research investigates these incidents from both an offender and crime scene perspective. Using the Sexual Homicide International Database (SHIelD), we explore lifestyle risk by comparing sexual homicide cases involving hitchhiking victims to those involving victims engaged in sex trade work. The results, based on the use of bivariate and multivariate statistics, indicate that offenders view hitchhiking victims as opportunities for confinement without physical restraint, often engaging in sexual acts and theft. While not primarily sadistic or sexually deviant, many offenders partake in criminal activities, exhibit psychological disorders, and possess weapons. Hitchhiking facilitates perpetrator-victim encounters due to its environmental characteristics. Victims in the sex trade, typically found in isolated locations, are at the mercy of offenders who drive them to unknown destinations. In contrast, murderers targeting low-risk victims display more sexual preoccupations, inserting foreign objects and engaging in postmortem activities. These distinctions suggest distinct offender profiles for each lifestyle.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1504-1523"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142985193","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":"Secure Bases Behind Bars? Attachment Histories and Parenting Among Incarcerated Mothers Co-residing With Their Toddlers in Türkiye.","authors":"Zulal Iscanoglu, Ozlem Erden-Basaran, Julie Poehlmann","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251357620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251357620","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We examined the feasibility and value of qualitatively analyzing the Attachment Story Completion Task (ASCT) to gain insights into attachment representations and intergenerational patterns in their parenting among incarcerated mothers in Türkiye (<i>N</i> = 79, <i>M</i><sub>age</sub> = 29.7, <i>SD</i> = 5.6) co-residing with their toddlers. Participants responded to five attachment-related, stress-inducing story-stems. Thematic analysis under a constructivist framework identified five themes: Parental Profiles, Desire for Protection and Care, Self-Blame and Longing for Childhood, Feeling of Being Unloved, and Redemption of Remorse Based on Observed Parenting. Narratives reflected a lack of secure-base support and sensitive caregiving in childhood, marked by emotional neglect, disengaged fathers, and in some cases, abuse. Many mothers expressed shame, longing for affection, and intergenerational parallels with their children, pointing to preoccupied attachment tendencies. Findings emphasize the need for trauma-informed, attachment-based interventions to support caregiving in prison nurseries and address intergenerational cycles of adversity.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251357620"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700106","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":"Young Palestinians' Interpretations of the May 2021 Events.","authors":"Limor Yehuda, Janan Faraj Falah, Nir Rozmann","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251352125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251352125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In May 2021, 10 days of violent riots between Palestinian Arab Israeli citizens (PAIC) and Jewish citizens led to casualties, injuries, and property damage. The severity and aftermath of these events prompted investigations into their underlying causes. In the current study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 24 PAIC individuals. Content analysis revealed several factors contributing to the perception of the causes of the May 2021 riots. A combination of living under pressure in Israel, identity and solidarity with Palestinians, on-going racism and discrimination, and fear of an existential threat- Nakba - heightened the perception of an amplified threat, which led to a significant response. The primary immediate factor was the perceived existential threat felt by PAIC, including the fear of forced eviction from their homes and lands. This perceived existential threat, compounded by the dread of a catastrophic event similar to the 1948 Nakba, played a significant role in fueling the intense riots. Additionally, underlying issues such as the ongoing conflict between Palestinians and Jews, perceived discrimination, and racism against PAIC were identified.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251352125"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144601908","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":"Empathy and Offending, a Study About the Role of Cognitive and Affective Empathy in Sexual Violence.","authors":"Elke Gijsbers, Marije Keulen-de Vos","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251355276","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251355276","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Empathy deficits are common among offenders, including those with sexual offenses. While empathy is not a major risk factor for sexual offending, it is linked to other risk factors like offense-supportive attitudes and hostility. Research often fails to differentiate between cognitive (understanding emotions) and affective (emotional resonance) empathy, hindering identification of specific empathy impairments in offenders. This study examines cognitive and affective empathy in Dutch males with sexual offenses (<i>N</i> = 33), violent offenses (<i>N</i> = 30), and the general population (<i>N</i> = 91). Using the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) and considering impulsivity as a covariate, the study found that sexual offenders had higher levels of both cognitive and affective empathy compared to violent offenders. However, only affective empathy differed significantly from the general population, with sexual offenders showing higher levels. The study suggests nuanced empathy deficits in sexual offenders, though self-reporting may have influenced results.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251355276"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144601907","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":"Barriers and Limitations of Employment in Desistance: Exploring the Experiences of Men Leaving Prison in Aotearoa New Zealand.","authors":"Alice Mills, Grace Low, Cinnamon Lindsay Latimer","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251352862","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X251352862","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Through narrative interviews with 16 men leaving prison in Aotearoa New Zealand, the current research contributes to the literature on the role of employment in desistance by emphasising some of the barriers to (or limitations of) its desisting effects. In particular, the study emphasises structural constraints in the colonial setting of Aotearoa New Zealand, which can prevent Indigenous Māori men from obtaining stable, rewarding work. The study emphasises how different types of work and work environments can have varying effects on desistance, with some even encouraging reoffending and needing to be 'knifed off' to support the men's desistance journeys. It is argued that those leaving prison should not be encouraged into 'any' job, but rather work which provides adequate remuneration, satisfaction, and opportunities to build a positive identity to foster desistance. This may require the state, particularly the Department of Corrections, and employers to facilitate opportunities into suitable employment.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X251352862"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144592689","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}
Jennifer Slootmaker, M Vere van Koppen, Joke M Harte
{"title":"Change in Clinical Risk Factors During Stay and Treatment in a Penitentiary Psychiatric Center.","authors":"Jennifer Slootmaker, M Vere van Koppen, Joke M Harte","doi":"10.1177/0306624X241282279","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X241282279","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the changes in clinical risk factors among individuals treated in Dutch Penitentiary Psychiatric Centers (PPCs). Using data from 874 patients with diverse psychiatric disorders, clinical risk factors were assessed at admission and discharge. Slight but significant improvements were observed in most risk factors, particularly psychotic symptoms, over an average stay of approximately 6 months. Patients with psychotic or substance use disorders showed the most improvement, while those with mood, personality, or developmental disorders showed minimal change. The study highlights the positive impact of PPCs' structured, secure environment and specialized treatment, especially for psychotic disorders. It also underscores the complexity of treating patients with high rates of comorbidity. The findings suggest that the duration of stay does not significantly predict the improvement in most clinical risk factors. Future research should explore specific diagnostic clusters and their impact on treatment outcomes in PPCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1333-1347"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12138146/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394296","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}