Download or read book Stalking Recidivism and Risk Assessment written by Daniel Eden Shea and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific interest exploded after the crime of stalking was created in the early nineties. It is now generally recognised that stalking can result in significant disruption, distress and, for some victims, physical harm or even death. It is thus noteworthy that, while stalking may be distinctively protracted in nature and features well-established links with violence, very little research has been devoted to the issue of repeat offending (recidivism) among stalkers. Nevertheless, the likelihood of continued or repeat offending remains a key concern for forensic clinicians, courts, police and legislators, who are ultimately responsible for minimising the incidence and impact of stalking. As such, it is important to devise appropriate methods by which this risk can be evaluated and managed. Given the paucity of studies specifically examining recidivism among stalkers, existing findings are in need of both replication and expansion. Accordingly, this research project sought to identify the demographic, psychiatric, and offending-related variables related to recidivism among stalkers. The project also set out to evaluate the two extant stalking-specific risk assessment tools with respect to recidivism.A case-linkage methodology was employed to combine data drawn from state-wide criminal records and forensic mental health records. Participants were clients of a community-based forensic mental health service who were originally recruited as part of other research projects. Each had presented to the clinic for stalking behaviour, either between 2002 and 2007, or between 2010 and 2011. When the index referral related to multiple cases of stalking, each case was evaluated separately. Consequently, analyses were conducted by case (n = 163) rather than participant (n = 146). Offending follow-up data were unavailable for some cases (N = 15); hence, these were excluded from analyses explicitly relating to recidivism outcomes.Altogether, this research project comprised three related studies. The first examined the demographic, historical, clinical and offence-specific variables of stalkers. Analyses were conducted to identify which combinations of these factors best predicted stalking, violent and general recidivism among stalkers. All cases for which recidivism data were available were evaluated (N = 148). Overall, stalking recidivism was best predicted by a model that included traits of personality disorder, criminal history, the presence of an Axis I disorder, index stalking duration of no less than two weeks, and the use of proximity-seeking approach behaviours during the index stalking episode. When considering only the original victim, all of these factors except criminal history remained valuable predictors; however, the combination of criminal history, prior stalking and having stalked a stranger during the index episode was most predictive of stalking recidivism against a new victim. General recidivism was best predicted by a combination of criminal history, stranger stalking victim, Axis I disorder, and traits of personality disorder. Using a broad definition of violence that included stalking and threats, violent recidivism was best predicted by traits of personality disorder, criminal history and Axis I disorder. When this was restricted to actual or attempted physical violence, recidivism was best predicted by the use of diverse stalking behaviours during the index episode and the absence of psychotic disorder.While the first study sought to replicate and extend findings from past research on stalking recidivism, the second and third evaluated the properties, predictive and construct-related validity of the two existing stalking-specific risk assessment tools, the Guidelines for Stalking Assessment and Management (SAM: Kropp, Hart, & Lyon, 2008) and the Stalking Risk Profile (SRP: MacKenzie et al., 2009). While the entire sample (n = 163) was used for most analyses, only those for whom offending data were available (N = 148) were included in predictive validity analyses.Inter-rater reliability (IRR) for the SAM was generally moderate, although this varied depending on the level at which this was evaluated (e.g., conclusory opinions, domain scores or item ratings). Nature of Stalking (N) and Perpetrator Risk (P) domain scores were highly internally consistent, and Lifetime total, domain and item scores were, by and large, modestly related to conclusory opinions for Case Prioritisation, Future Stalking and Serious Physical Harm. Respectively, Case Prioritisation and Future Stalking ratings were modestly and highly accurate for predicting later stalking of index victims. Lifetime total and N domain scores also featured good predictive accuracy, while P scores were only modestly predictive. With respect to construct validity, SAM conclusory opinions were all related to SRP risk ratings in theoretically predictable ways.Like the SAM, IRR for the SRP varied based on the level of evaluation. Agreement was substantial for assignment to motivational typology, Violence and Persistence risk judgements, and moderate for the remaining risk ratings. Agreement was moderate-to-substantial for domain scores, and ranged between fair and substantial for most items. As expected, due to the intended independence of risk factors, internal consistency was generally modest for SRP domain scores. Typically, domain and item scores were associated with the corresponding risk ratings for all stalker types. Risk ratings for stalking Persistence, Recurrence against index victims and Recurrence involving new victims all featured good predictive accuracy. Interestingly, the discriminatory performance of numerically derived domain scores (versus clinicians' risk judgements) did not differ from chance for any domain or stalker type.Taken as a whole, this research supports the notion that stalkers represent a diverse population, one that poses particular challenges for adequate risk assessment. Indeed, it is clear that an adequate evaluation of stalking-related risks must consider not only past offending, psychopathology and social context, but also specific stalking behaviours and victim selection. Of particular note is the finding that stalking recidivism is associated with somewhat different factors depending on whether the stalker targets their original victim or another. While findings provide support for the utility of the SAM and SRP, it is suggested that both tools would benefit from further validation research and ongoing refinement. Implications of the current results for clinicians, police and legislators are discussed.

Download or read book Treating Stalking written by Troy McEwan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-02-12 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Address the root causes of stalking behavior with this vital guide In the approximately thirty-five years since stalking was identified as a form of harmful behavior, addressing its social effects has largely fallen to the criminal justice system. There is significant evidence, however, to suggest that pure criminalization is an ineffective response, and that mental health treatment for people who stalk may be the only serious path to relief for stalking victim. Despite this, however, robust research into treatment for people who stalk remains rare, and relevant resources for mental health providers few. Treating Stalking is among the first comprehensive overviews of this vital subject. Drawing on decades of combined research and clinical experience, it identifies stalking as a form of maladaptive behavior potentially responsive to psychological therapy and other treatments. It is designed to aid clinicians looking to structure a clinical program and stop stalking behavior. Treating Stalking readers will also find: Case examples and worksheets from authors’ practices Attention to multidisciplinary programs, including pharmacological and occupational interventions Detailed treatment of ethical and legal issues related to treating stalking Treating Stalking is a must-have for any psychologist or other mental health professional looking to treat patients who stalk.

Download or read book Stalking written by Mary P. Brewster and published by Civic Research Institute, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stalking: Psychology, Risk Factors, Interventions, and Law provides hands-on guidance for criminal justice, mental health services and victim advocacy professionals. This "one-stop" desk reference draws on the fields of law, psychiatry, social work, criminology and sociology.

Download or read book Psycho Criminological Approaches to Stalking Behavior written by Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-03-26 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides multidisciplinary coverage of stalking behavior worldwide from both academic and practical approaches Psycho-Criminological Approaches to Stalking Behavior: The International Perspective is a thorough, up-to-date overview of stalking perpetration and victimization in different regions of the world. This authoritative book brings together contributions from a team of leading scholars and practitioners that discuss a diverse range of interrelated topics and issues relevant to stalking and intrusive behavior from both theoretical and practical contexts. Whereas most of the literature on the subject is written from a Western viewpoint, this unique volume examines empirical research, policies, and practices from Asian and African countries, as well as those from Europe, the Americas, and Australia, to provide a truly global perspective. Divided into three parts, the book first examines theories and research on cross-national differences in stalking among college students, ex-partner stalking in Finland, cyberstalking victimization in Singapore, the heterogeneity of stalking and stalkers in Australia, public familiarity and understanding of stalking/harassing legislation in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and more. The book’s second part focuses on national portraits of stalking in a number of understudied populations, including Lithuania, Spain, Denmark, Portugal, and South Africa. Finally in the third section of the book, the chapters largely emphasize policy and best practice, including the Dutch model of policing stalking, risk assessment and management of stalking in Sweden, psycho-legal responses to online interpersonal harm, the German approach to stopping stalking, the United Kingdom response to assessing and managing stalking, and the work of the Danish Stalking Centre. This important contribution to the field: Offers insights from international professionals applicable in other geographical contexts Discusses the factors that influence social awareness and responses to stalking Explores the importance of victim vulnerability factors when managing risk of stalking Presents real-world case studies of stalking behavior, intimate partner violence, stalking victimization, and statutory and law enforcement efforts Reviews the intervention practices of the support institutions and justice systems of different countries Psycho-Criminological Approaches to Stalking Behavior: The International Perspective is an ideal primary or supplementary text for courses in criminology, criminal justice, forensic psychology, and social and behavioral science, as well as a valuable source of reference for those who deal with offenders or victims of stalking, including law enforcement agents, mental health professionals, legal practitioners, social services personnel, and policy makers.

Download or read book Stalking written by Debra A. Pinals and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-06-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last two decades, stalking has received increasingly widespread attention. The establishment of anti-stalking legislation has helped to spur interest in stalking research and the forensic assessment of stalkers. Popular representations of stalking have made the public more aware of this phenomenon. It has long been the responsibility of mental health professionals to provide assessments of and treatment for stalkers and their victims, and as criminal cases involving defendants charged with stalking become more common, it is now also the responsibility of legal professionals to be knowledgeable about psychiatric aspects of stalking behavior and the risks that so often must be minimized through legal action or a combination of clinical and legal interventions. This volume provides a thorough overview of current scientific and clinical research about stalking, along with practical guidance and original commentary from the Psychiatry and the Law Committee of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, an organization recognized for its contributions to mental health literature. In addition to covering the most widely discussed scientific topics related to stalking, including classification of stalking behaviors, risk assessment and risk management of stalkers, and the stalking experience from the perspective of victims, this book examines celebrity and special target stalking, cyberstalking, forensic assessment, and juvenile and adolescent stalking. Stalking: Psychiatric Perspectives and Practical Approaches provides a novel and comprehensive contribution to a field in need of an up-to-date text, written from the vantage point of forensic psychiatrists who encounter stalkers and their victims in their distinct roles as treatment providers and forensic evaluators. The prism of stalking and the risks involved continue to fascinate and frighten. In pursuit of rounded coverage, the authors have incorporated findings from numerous studies and analyzed these findings from several theoretical perspectives. Every chapter has been written from the vantage point of a committee of nationally recognized forensic psychiatrists who offer their perspectives on this fascinating but complex topic. Mental health professionals, members of the judiciary, law enforcement professionals, media personnel, and the public will no doubt find this text to be an informative and useful resource.

Download or read book Handbook of Recidivism Risk Needs Assessment Tools written by Jay P. Singh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides comprehensive coverage on recidivism risk/needs assessment tools Correctional and healthcare professionals around the world utilize structured instruments referred to as risk/needs assessment tools to predict the likelihood that an offender will recidivate. Such tools have been found to provide accurate and reliable evaluations and are widely used to assess, manage, and monitor offenders both institutionally as well as in the community. By identifying offenders in need of different levels of intervention, examining causal risk factors, and individualizing case management plans, risk/needs assessment tools have proven invaluable in addressing the public health issue of recidivism. Recidivism Risk/Needs Assessment Tools brings together the developers of the most commonly-used risk/needs assessment tools to provide a comprehensive overview of their development, peer-reviewed research literature, and practical application. Written by the leading professionals in the field of risk/needs assessment, the book provides chapters on: Recidivism Risk Assessment in the 21st Century; Performance of Recidivism Risk Assessment Instruments in Correctional Settings; Correctional Offender Management Profiles for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS); the Federal Post-Conviction Risk Assessment Instrument; the Inventory of Offender Risks, Needs, and Strengths (IORNS); the Level of Service (LS) Instruments; the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS); the Self-Appraisal Questionnaire (SAQ); the Service Planning Instrument (SPIn); the Static Risk Offender Needs Guide-Revised (STRONG-R); the Offender Group Reconviction Scale (OGRS); the Forensic Operationalized Therapy/Risk Evaluation System (FOTRES); the RisCanvi; and more. Systematically identifies currently-validated recidivism risk/needs assessment tools Reviews research on recidivism risk/needs assessment tools used internationally Each chapter presents sufficient detail to decide whether a given recidivism risk/needs assessment tool is right for your practice Recidivism Risk/Needs Assessment Tools is ideal for correctional, probation and parole, and behavioral health professionals.

Download or read book An Evaluation of Forensic Assessment Training written by Megan Banford and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Given the limited research on stalking, assessing and managing this behavior is particularly difficult task (Kropp et al., 2002). In response to this struggle, structured guidelines have recently been developed to target the specific factors that have been identified as increasing the likelihood of recidivism and to manage problematic stalking behavior. In particular, the Stalking Assessment and Management (SAM; Kropp, Hart, & Lyon, 2008) is a risk assessment instrument aimed at preventing future stalking through the assessment and management of offender risk and victim vulnerability factors. One step toward ensuring that the SAM is a useful tool for criminal justice and mental health professionals involves examining whether professionals can accurately rate the SAM. Little research currently exists on evaluator reliability in using the SAM. In order to contribute to the limited research on the SAM, the current study aims to evaluate whether raters can come to increasing agreement on the SAM item ratings over a series of four training cases. To do this, evaluators' ratings on the SAM items were compared to expert ("gold standard") ratings of the same SAM items over a series of four training cases, completed by each participant in the same sequence, to determine whether increasing item reliability is achieved. We expect that item reliability will improve across the four cases." Pages 3-4.

Download or read book Stalking Threatening and Attacking Public Figures written by J. Reid Meloy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-06-12 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stalking, Threatening, and Attacking Public Figures is a comprehensive survey of the current knowledge about stalking, violence risk, and threat management towards public figures. With contributions from forensic psychologists, clinicians, researchers, attorneys, and current and former law enforcement professionals, this book is the first of its kind, international in scope, and rich in both depth and complexity.

Download or read book The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Violence Risk Management written by J. Stephen Wormith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-02-10 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the theory, research and practice of violence risk management The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Violence Risk Management: Theory, Research and Practice offers a comprehensive guide to the theory, research and practice of violence risk management. With contributions from a panel of noted international experts, the book explores the most recent advances to the theoretical understanding, assessment and management of violent behavior. Designed to be an accessible resource, the highly readable chapters address common issues associated with violent behavior such as alcohol misuse and the less common issues for example offenders with intellectual disabilities. Written for both those new to the field and professionals with years of experience, the book offers a wide-ranging review of who commit acts of violence, their prevalence in society and the most recent explanations for their behavior. The contributors explore various assessment approaches and highlight specialized risk assessment instruments. The Handbook provides the latest evidence on effective treatment and risk management and includes a number of well-established and effective treatment interventions for violent offenders. This important book: Contains an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the topic Includes contributions from an international panel of experts Offers information on violence risk formulation Reveals the most recent techniques in violence risk assessment Explains what works in violence intervention Reviews specialty clinical assessments Written for clinicians and other professionals in the field of violence prevention and assessment, The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Violence Risk Management is unique in its approach because it offers a comprehensive review of the topic rather than like other books on the market that take a narrower view.

Download or read book Stalking written by Debra A. Pinals and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-06-25 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the last two decades, stalking has received increasingly widespread attention. The establishment of anti-stalking legislation has helped to spur interest in stalking research and the forensic assessment of stalkers. Popular representations of stalking have made the public more aware of this phenomenon. It has long been the responsibility of mental health professionals to provide assessments of and treatment for stalkers and their victims, and as criminal cases involving defendants charged with stalking become more common, it is now also the responsibility of legal professionals to be knowledgeable about psychiatric aspects of stalking behavior and the risks that so often must be minimized through legal action or a combination of clinical and legal interventions. This volume provides a thorough overview of current scientific and clinical research about stalking, along with practical guidance and original commentary from the Psychiatry and the Law Committee of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry, an organization recognized for its contributions to mental health literature. In addition to covering the most widely discussed scientific topics related to stalking, including classification of stalking behaviors, risk assessment and risk management of stalkers, and the stalking experience from the perspective of victims, this book examines celebrity and special target stalking, cyberstalking, forensic assessment, and juvenile and adolescent stalking. Stalking: Psychiatric Perspectives and Practical Approaches provides a novel and comprehensive contribution to a field in need of an up-to-date text, written from the vantage point of forensic psychiatrists who encounter stalkers and their victims in their distinct roles as treatment providers and forensic evaluators. The prism of stalking and the risks involved continue to fascinate and frighten. In pursuit of rounded coverage, the authors have incorporated findings from numerous studies and analyzed these findings from several theoretical perspectives. Every chapter has been written from the vantage point of a committee of nationally recognized forensic psychiatrists who offer their perspectives on this fascinating but complex topic. Mental health professionals, members of the judiciary, law enforcement professionals, media personnel, and the public will no doubt find this text to be an informative and useful resource.

Download or read book Surviving Stalking written by Michele Pathé and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-08-22 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving Stalking is a practical and comprehensive 2002 survival manual for victims of stalking and related crimes. It offers sound, realistic, practical advice to victims and also gives guidance through each stage of the criminal justice processes in America, Britain and Australia. Using case descriptions, Michele Pathé describes the traumatic effects of stalking, the course of these symptoms, and how best to access psychological care and support. It is the first comprehensive book for a general readership providing a contemporary account of victim types, stalker types, stalkers' motives, strategies to prevent and overcome stalking, and a list of the resources available to victims of stalking. Surviving Stalking will be of great interest not only to those who have been or are being stalked, but also to the health, law enforcement and legal professionals who work with stalkers and their victims.

Download or read book The Decision making and Stalking Risk Study written by Kim Allison Reeves and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stalking literature to date has not focused on assessing and managing the risk posed by stalkers. This study explored the validity of the Structured Professional Judgement (SPJ) model of risk assessment in ex-intimate partner stalking cases and whether victim vulnerability factors (VVFs) add to the validity of the SPJ model. Criminal justice and mental health professionals (N = 108) completed an on-line file-based stalking risk assessment. Participants we re randomly assigned a case history and to either the victim vulnerability condition or the non-victim vulnerability condition. Results provided evidence of components of the SPJ model (vis-à-vis risk management strategies). In addition, the results suggested participants found VVFs useful in the risk assessment process. However, the victim information did not influence the number of risk factors identified nor the intensity or quality of the total risk management strategies. Possible explanations for these findings and the implications for risk assessment are discussed.

Download or read book Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession written by Julian Boon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-05-22 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent increased focus on high profile stalking cases has ledto the raising of public awareness and professional concern,however, only recently has there been substantial scientificresearch into the area. Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession represents a showcase ofcontemporary research and theory never before assembled in onebook. The contributions which are drawn from the diverse spheres ofpsychology, psychiatry, the police and the law provide acomprehensive picture of what is currently known aboutstalking. Each of the chapters not only takes stock of existing research, butprovides ground-breaking new insights. Among the topics covered arevictimology, violence risk assessment and case management issuesand a new stalker classificatory system is presented which offersadvice on how to identify different types of stalkers withdifferent intervention strategies being suggested for eachcase. * A comprehensive, global showcase of contemporary thought, ideas,research and practice * An international team of expert contributors from diversebackgrounds, including, psychology, psychiatry, police and the law

Download or read book Guidelines for Stalking Assessment and Management SAM written by P. Randall Kropp and published by . This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Wiley International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law written by Alan Felthous and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 1250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The economic impact of society's attempts to rehabilitate and contain psychopathically disordered individuals can be enormous. Understanding the nature of these disorders, developing accurate and valid assessment methods, and providing effective treatment and safe management cannot be underestimated. Including contributions from an international panel of experts from Europe, North America, and Asia, this two-volume set offers an in-depth, multidisciplinary look at key aspects of the development and etiology of psychopathic disorders; current methods of intervention, treatment, and management; and how these disorders impact decision-making in civil and criminal law. The most comprehensive major reference work available on psychopathy and the law, The Wiley International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law, 2nd Edition: Covers the full history and conceptual development of psychopathic disorders Provides unique and enlightening perspectives on the subject from some of the world’s most well-renowned professionals in the field Looks at the etiology and pathogenesis of psychopathic disorders Examines current methods for the intervention, treatment, and management of ADHD, antisocial behavior, and impulsive aggression Provides in-depth discussions of civil and criminal law issues The Wiley International Handbook on Psychopathic Disorders and the Law, 2nd Edition is a must-have reference for practitioners and academics in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, psychiatry, probation, law, law enforcement, and social work.

Download or read book The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Correctional Rehabilitation written by Leam A. Craig and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-09-05 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theory, assessment, and treatment strategies for offenders across forensic populations, with practical examples and discussion of often overlooked cultural considerations The Wiley Handbook of What Works in the Rehabilitation of People Who Have Offended comprehensively outlines effective rehabilitation strategies for offenders while acknowledging the challenges in implementation and discussing ethical considerations, potential biases, and the need for ongoing evaluation. The book introduces the current state of effective practices, outlines up-to-date risk assessment processes for various crime types, investigates effective treatments for diverse forensic populations, explores treatments for those in prison and mental health settings, and examines the often-overlooked cultural factors influencing rehabilitation efforts. This Second Edition, expanded from 25 to 32 chapters, has been written by leading researchers, seasoned professionals, and academics, providing a wealth of expertise and diverse perspectives. Each chapter offers a well-researched and balanced review of existing literature, laying a solid foundation for comprehending the effectiveness of various rehabilitation approaches. Practical examples enhance the content's applicability, emphasizing evidence-based practices crucial for accountability and effectiveness in the criminal justice system. Some of the sample topics discussed in The Wiley Handbook of What Works in the Rehabilitation of People Who Have Offended include: Risk, Need, and Responsivity principles used in the assessment and triage of offenders and evidence for the Good Lives Model in supporting rehabilitation and desistance from offending Recidivism risk in people convicted of intimate partner violence and treatment of aggressive and problematic adjudicated youth in a secure psychiatric setting Treatment of persons convicted of sexual offenses in the community, including online offending Strategies to prevent and reduce gang involvement and rehabilitation of intellectually disabled individuals who have harmful sexual behavior Offering a valuable evidence-based coverage in the pursuit of effective rehabilitation strategies, the Second Edition of The Wiley Handbook of What Works in the Rehabilitation of People Who Have Offended is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in the criminal justice system, including professionals, policymakers, researchers, and students.

Download or read book Stalking Crimes and Victim Protection written by Joseph A. Davis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2001-06-26 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although stalking is an age-old phenomenon, it is only recently receiving due attention. In a span of just ten years, all fifty states have passed anti-stalking legislation. For the first time, Stalking Crimes and Victim Protection: Prevention, Intervention, Threat Assessment, and Case Management brings together in one source all the research done