{"title":"Analyzing Child Sexual Abuse Allegations: Further Considerations","authors":"W. O’Donohue, L. Benuto, Olga Cirlugea","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.918476","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.918476","url":null,"abstract":"We originally proposed a model for analyzing child sexual abuse allegations. Since we originally proposed our model, Dale and Gould and Kirkpatrick offered several critiques, and Kirkpatrick offered several recommendations for strengthening it. In this commentary, we respond to these critiques and recommendations.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"237 - 246"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.918476","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59840368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Perceived Credibility of Character Witnesses: Implications for Trial Consultation","authors":"J. Tomei, R. Cramer","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.923710","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.923710","url":null,"abstract":"Character witnesses aim to provide the court with information regarding the defendant’s personality and to persuade the jury the alleged crime is out of character. While it is assumed information about character is helpful when other evidence is weak, it can backfire during impeachment when negative information is introduced. Stereotypes regarding race are the only framework provided for understanding qualities of credibility specifically for character witnesses. Comparisons can be made between alibi, lay, and expert witness credibility models, yet it is unclear whether the models are also applicable. Trial strategy and witness preparation guidance is offered for cases involving character witnesses.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"263 - 275"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.923710","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59840512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Mitigation of Criminal Responsibility?","authors":"R. Eme","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.923711","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.923711","url":null,"abstract":"Neuroscientific findings have established that brain injury due to trauma (TBI) and brain immaturity of adolescents result in a diminished self-control and therefore are considered mitigations of criminal culpability in forensic settings. This article presents neuroscientific evidence which documents that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also results in diminished capacity for self-control because of impaired brain functioning. Therefore, it proposes that impaired brain functioning in ADHD should be considered a mitigation by the same logic that impaired brain functioning in TBI and the immature brain functioning in adolescents are considered mitigations. Recommendations for implementing this proposal in forensic practice are presented.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"221 - 236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.923711","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59840525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
T. Sinclair, Dawn Beckman, Meghan Cobb, Shannah Young, S. Baichoo, Lori Keough
{"title":"Obesity Rates and Psychotropic Medication Use: Differences between a Juvenile Detained and Committed Populations in an Urban Setting","authors":"T. Sinclair, Dawn Beckman, Meghan Cobb, Shannah Young, S. Baichoo, Lori Keough","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.918477","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.918477","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to investigate differences in body mass index (BMI) across adolescent groups taking different classes of psychotropic medications in juvenile correctional settings. Results indicate significant (p < 0.05) differences in BMI for committed adolescents (mean BMI Z score = 0.95) versus detained (mean BMI Z score = 0.75) youth. Juveniles taking antipsychotic medications are at increased risk for elevated BMI (Cohen’s d = 0.72). There is no relationship to psychotropic medication classes and BMI, suggesting type versus total number of medications explains this relationship. Clinical implications are discussed, with specific emphasis on populations who may be at increased risk for obesity.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"213 - 220"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.918477","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59840417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Harper, F. Schmidt, L. J. Cuttress, D. Mazmanian
{"title":"An Examination of Positive Impression Management Validity Scales in the Context of Parenting Capacity Assessments","authors":"J. Harper, F. Schmidt, L. J. Cuttress, D. Mazmanian","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.890482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.890482","url":null,"abstract":"Although professionals conducting parenting capacity assessments (PCAs) frequently rely on test validity scales to measure parental efforts at social desirability, very limited data is available on their performance. The current study found strong concurrent validity between the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) and Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-III (MCMI-III) validity scales. Results were also consistent with previous studies that suggest parents engage in some level of impression management. However, the PAI appeared to identify far fewer parents as engaging in positive impression management when compared to the MCMI-III or what has been published in previous studies on the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2). Future directions and recommendations regarding the use of validity scales in PCAs are provided.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"102 - 126"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.890482","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59839815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bringing Psychology to the Courtroom and Vice Versa: Conceptualization and Design of a Course in Trial Consulting","authors":"R. Cramer, S. Brodsky","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.897538","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.897538","url":null,"abstract":"In the present paper, we describe an example trial consulting course at the graduate level of training in psychology. Drawing on existing competency training, teaching of psychology, and trial consulting literatures, we propose: a) a base course model suitable for adaptation to other graduate programs, b) course learner objectives with associated example teaching techniques, c) guiding themes to frame seminar discussions, and d) a thematic course schedule. Sample student-driven publications and inter-disciplinary student contact show promise for the utility of such a graduate course. Limitations and future directions for education in psychological trial consulting are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"145 - 157"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.897538","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59840140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Commentary on O’Donohue et al.’s “Analyzing Child Sexual Abuse Allegations”","authors":"Abpp H. D. Kirkpatrick","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.897541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.897541","url":null,"abstract":"This article comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the O’Donohue et al. (2013) model, which proposes 10 dimensions from which to analyze child sexual abuse allegations. Suggested improvements to 5 of the 10 dimensions are offered. Additional bedrock literature references in the field of assessing child sexual abuse are also offered.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"183 - 191"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.897541","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59840322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment Strategies for Forensic Psychologists Working with Clients Dealing with Substance Abuse, Legal Charges, and Enabling Parents","authors":"Sheree N. Gallagher","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.897539","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.897539","url":null,"abstract":"Increasingly, 20- and 30-something year-old individuals are referred by attorneys for therapy related to legal charges due to a substance abuse issue. Enabling parents make it difficult for their adult children to make meaningful change in therapy, despite their beneficent motives. Treatment should include individual therapy with the adult child, focusing upon the legal issues, relapse prevention, and personal responsibility. A specific program to implement with the enabling parents is discussed. Finally, the forensic psychologist needs to impart to the referring attorney the need for change, which may include the attorney-family interaction. Ethical considerations are addressed.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"158 - 168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.897539","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59840204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inter-Rater and Test-Retest Reliability, Internal Consistency, and Factorial Structure of the Instrument for Forensic Treatment Evaluation","authors":"E. Schuringa, M. Spreen, S. Bogaerts","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.897536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.897536","url":null,"abstract":"In this study, the Instrument for Forensic Treatment Evaluation (IFTE) is introduced. The IFTE includes 14 dynamic items of the risk assessment scheme HKT-R and eight items specifically related to the treatment of forensic psychiatric patients. The items are divided over three factors: protective behavior, problematic behavior and resocialization skills. Inter-rater reliability and test-retest reliability ranged from moderate to almost perfect in a Dutch population of 232 forensic patients. Factor analysis largely confirmed the factor structure. The IFTE is evaluated to be a reliable routine outcome monitoring instrument for supporting and indicating inpatient forensic psychiatric treatment evaluations and processes.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"14 1","pages":"127 - 144"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.897536","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59839878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Commentary on “Analyzing Child Sexual Abuse Allegations”: Will a New Untested Criterion-Based Content Analysis Model Be Helpful?","authors":"Milfred D. Dale, J. Gould","doi":"10.1080/15228932.2014.897540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15228932.2014.897540","url":null,"abstract":"We accepted an invitation from O’Donohue et al. to provide feedback on their criteria-based content analysis (CBCA) model for assessing child sexual abuse allegations and identified three concerns. First, the claim that “most allegations are likely true” risks departing from the neutral and objective hypothesis testing stances required for forensic evaluations. Second, the article fails to review the extensive literature concerning previous (and mostly unsuccessful) efforts to empirically validate similar CBCA approaches. Third, we posit that any model or systematic analysis must occur within comprehensive forensic evaluations that integrate contemporary advances in interviewing techniques, data collection from multiple sources, and consideration of multiple hypotheses.","PeriodicalId":89973,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic psychology practice","volume":"31 1","pages":"169 - 182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/15228932.2014.897540","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"59840309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}