Bullying among incarcerated young offenders: developing an interview schedule and some preliminary results

Article Abstract:

The self-completed anonymous questionnaire technique is an unreliable method for the collection of data on bullying in juvenile correction centers. Individual interviews, coupled with an assurance of confidentiality and the non-disclosure of names, provide reliable data. Studies should be conducted to determine if there is any association between the type of offence committed before coming to the reformatory, and bullying and victimization in the institution. Longitudinal studies should be used to study why some individuals change from being a victim to a bully.

Research, Usage, Causes of, Bullying, Interviewing in psychiatry, Psychiatric interviewing

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The content validity of juvenile psychopathy: An empirical examination

Article Abstract:

The content validity of a juvenile psychopathy measure, Childhood Psychopathy Scale is examined based on a downward translation of an adult instrument namely the Hare Psychopathy Checklist. It was indicated that downward translation utilizes criteria similar to those of experts and empirically derived measure and were adequate for understanding the juvenile psychopathy construct.

United States, Analysis, Antisocial personality disorder, Sociopathic personality, Clinical report

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The concentration of offenders in families, and family criminality in the prediction of boys' deliquency

Article Abstract:

A study of 1395 male juvenile offenders in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania showed that most had relatives that had committed a crime. The study indicated that some families had numerous criminal offenders. Boys with fathers who had been convicted of a crime were most likely to commit crimes themselves.

Pennsylvania, Statistical Data Included, Forecasts and trends, Family, Criminals, Juvenile delinquency

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