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Behavior
New behavior study findings have been reported from J. Folsom et al
November 9th, 2007
"The prediction of recidivism of female offenders has lagged behind that of their male counterparts. The present study was designed to extend the work of previous research on the Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSI-R) and to examine the utility of another measure-the Childhood and Adolescent Taxon Scale (CAT)-in the prediction of recidivism among female offenders," researchers in Kingston, Canada report. "Participants, 100 female offenders serving sentences of more than 2 years in Canada, completed a self-report version of both instruments. Results indicated acceptable reliability and predictive validity for both measures, and both measures distinguished recidivists...
Source: Biotech Law Weekly (2007-11-09)
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