Prospective Dynamic Assessment of Risk of Sexual Reoffending in Individuals with an Intellectual Disability and a History of Sexual Offending Behaviour

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 394-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachael E. Lofthouse ◽  
William R. Lindsay ◽  
Vasiliki Totsika ◽  
Richard P. Hastings ◽  
Douglas P. Boer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Sexual Offending ◽  
Dynamic Assessment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Offending Behaviour

scholarly journals Stable-2007 and indeterminate detention

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew J. R. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Offending ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Assessment ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Dynamic Risk Factors ◽  
Dynamic Risk ◽  
Dynamic Risk Assessment ◽  
History Of ◽  
Implicit Assessment

Public safety is the primary reason to assess future risk in men with a history of sexual offending. Over the last twenty-five years our knowledge of, and ability to assess, dynamic risk factors in men with a history of sexual offending has meaningfully improved, but understanding, adoption, utilization, and reasonable implementation of the fruits of this new knowledge is not universal. This article presents a brief overview of the development of dynamic risk assessment for men with a history of sexual offending, primarily following the work of R. Karl Hanson and his associates. This is followed by a review of a meta-analysis on the reliability and validity of STABLE-2007 and two other independent studies that provide useful ancillary information. Utilizing STABLE-2007 with men faced with, or under sanction of indeterminate detention is the focus of this paper and we will review how mental health diagnoses affect recidivism assessment, some concerns about implicit assessment biases, how to employ stable dynamic assessment in secure facilities, address treatment implications resulting from dynamic assessment, and present ideas for future research. I will close by presenting nine (9) arguments why using STABLE-2007 is recommended practice with indeterminate detention populations.

Offender-Centric Policing in Cases of Rape

2021 ◽  
pp. 002201832110274
Author(s):  
Philip NS Rumney ◽  
Duncan McPhee
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Sexual Offending ◽  
Confirmation Bias ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
Predatory Behaviour ◽  
Investigative Tool ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
History Of

The article explores the idea of ‘offender-centric’ policing in cases of rape, with its focus on suspect and offender admissions and behaviours. It features discussion of 11 cases, illustrating offender-centric pathways to charge or conviction, the challenges facing complainants, suspects and police officers, along with missed opportunities to focus on a suspect’s behaviour. The importance of victim care and support is discussed, and it is argued that victim care should accompany an offender-centric approach to rape investigation. It is also argued that there are potential dangers with offender-centric tactics, specifically, that without due care it may become a self-confirming investigative tool influenced by confirmation bias which may lead to flawed decision-making. The article concludes by arguing that offender-centric policing has benefits in those cases with suspects who engage in predatory behaviour, have a history of previously undisclosed sexual offending and domestic violence and other problematic behaviours. It also has value in focusing the attention of investigators on what steps were taken by a suspect to ascertain the complainant’s consent. While the offender-centric approach cannot address all investigative challenges in rape cases, it is a useful addition to existing strategies.

scholarly journals Distal Partial Trisomy 15q26 and Partial Monosomy 16p13.3 in a 36-Year-Old Male with Clinical Features of Both Chromosomal Abnormalities

2015 ◽  
Vol 145 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devin M. Cox ◽  
Merlin G. Butler
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Receptor Gene ◽  
Partial Trisomy ◽  
Chromosome Translocation ◽  
Fish Analysis ◽  
Partial Monosomy ◽  
Chronic Anemia ◽  
Dysmorphic Features ◽  
History Of

We report a 36-year-old Caucasian male identified with distal partial trisomy 15q and partial monosomy 16p from an unbalanced chromosome translocation detected by microarray and FISH analysis. He had a history of developmental delay and intellectual disability, chronic anemia, tall and slender stature, thoracic scoliosis and lumbar lordosis, and dysmorphic features. The distal partial trisomy 15q included the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor gene involved with growth, while genes in the distal partial monosomy 16p region are involved with alpha hemoglobin production, intellectual disability, dysmorphic features, and acromegaly. The chromosome derivative found in our patient contains genes known to play a role in his phenotype.

Safeguarding and Ethical Practice for People with Intellectual Disability

2020 ◽  
pp. 297-302
Author(s):  
Meera Roy ◽  
Ashok Roy ◽  
Priyanka Tharian ◽  
Ameeta Retzer
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
International Human Rights Law ◽  
Human Rights Law ◽  
Ethical Practice ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
History Of ◽  
Legal Foundations ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Law

This chapter will outline the legal and practical principles that inform safeguarding and ethical practice for people with intellectual disability (ID) in the UK. The legal foundations for practice are discussed, drawing first on their foundations in international human rights law, the impact this has had on domestic law and the development of legislation to protect the rights of those with ID. Next, the current policy and principles that underpin ongoing practice are discussed, beginning with the particular history of people with ID and how understanding of ID has since evolved. Case examples are provided throughout to demonstrate these concepts in practice.

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