RT Article
T1 Psychopathy and Sexual Aggression: Management Implications
JF International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
VO 68
IS 6/7
SP 591
OP 612
A1 Krstic, Sonja
A2 Harris, Danielle Arlanda
A2 Knight, Raymond A.
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1886741794
AB The current study explored the association between psychopathic traits and release suitability decisions and examined the role of Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) and Static-99 in predicting general and sexual recidivism. The sample included 207 adult male sex offenders involved in the long-term follow-up at the Massachusetts Treatment Center for Sexually Dangerous Persons (MTC) in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Contrary to our expectations, PCL-R Factor 2 (Lifestyle/Antisocial) scores were positively associated with being selected for gradual release, whereas PCL-R Factor 1 (Interpersonal/Affective) scores were not related to parole boards’ decisions. Additionally, the interaction between the two factors was a significant predictor, suggesting that the individuals with more pronounced Factor 1 traits were less likely to be released when their Factor 2 scores were high as well. Although Static-99 scores predicted both contact and non-contact sexual recidivism, psychopathy was not related to reoffending, possibly because offenders with child victims were over-represented in the sample.
K1 Risk assessment
K1 early release suitability
K1 Static-99
K1 Sexual Recidivism
K1 Psychopathy
DO 10.1177/0306624X211022672