Rural and urban differences in the commission of animal cruelty
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The role of several demographic characteristics, childhood and adolescent exposure to animal cruelty and the species type targeted might affect acts of animal cruelty among an incarcerated sample is investigated. Rural inmates learnt to be cruel by watching family members exclusively, whereas urban inmates learned from family members and friends and urban inmates chose dogs, cats and wild animals as their target animals, but rural inmates chose only cats.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2005
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Restructuring sex offender sentencing: a therapeutic jurisprudence approach to the criminal justice process
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This article discusses the issues and problems associated with treating sex offenders within the criminal justice system. The author examines specialized treatment for sex offenders, arguing the current criminal justice system enforces policies that discourage the offender from meaningful participation, and suggests that the therapeutic needs of the sex offender become a priority in treatment.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2001
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Contextualizing sex offender management legislation and policy: evaluating the problem of latent consequences in community notification laws
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This article discusses the social aspects of sex offender registration laws. Topics include therapeutic jurisprudence, public safety, and sex crime prevention.
Publication Name: International Journal of Offender Therapy & Comparative Criminology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0306-624X
Year: 2001
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