You can't go home again: women and criminal recidivism

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This study examines interviews with women criminals who had completed multiple prison sentences to investigate social factors that contribute to criminal recidivism and reincarceration. Findings indicate that relapses in drug use, employment difficulties, and relationships with family members play a role in post-prison adjustment and criminal behavior.

Unemployment, Interpersonal relations, Recidivism, Adjustment (Psychology), Women criminals

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Revised validity scales for the Psychological Inventory of Criminal Thinking Styles

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This article examines two validity scales used in a psychological assessment tool designed to measure thinking styles that contribute to criminal behavioral patterns. The validity scales specifically measure confusion and defensiveness and were revised to ensure improved test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and criterion validity.

Test validity, Psychological tests, Psychometrics, Thought and thinking, Thinking

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Empathy and attachment in relation to violent versus non-violent offense history among jail inmates

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This study surveyed male and female inmates in New York City jails to investigate the relationship between empathy, attachment, and offense history. No significant differences were found between violent and non-violent criminals suggesting that other personality traits or drug abuse may play a greater role in mediating criminal behavior.

New York, Prisoners, Empathy, Violence, Attachment behavior, Attachment (Psychology)

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