Criminal Recidivism: Explanation, Prediction and Prevention – eBook

Description

Criminal Recidivism, (PDF) is a groundbreaking ebook crafted to bridge significant gaps in criminological psychology literature by meticulously exploring the mechanisms that underpin repeated criminal behavior. This comprehensive examination delves into the complexities of criminal recidivism, scrutinizing the factors that contribute to an individual’s ongoing criminal activities, alongside insights into risk assessment processes and the influential role of psychopathy, including neurocriminological dimensions that may escalate recidivism rates. The text places particular emphasis on the recidivism patterns of sex offenders and offers practical strategies that have shown efficacy in reducing reoffending.

On an empirical level, this ebook utilizes longitudinal data from the renowned Cambridge Study in Delinquent Development (CSDD) to reveal the intricate nature of criminal persistence and recidivism. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative analyses, it serves as a pragmatic resource designed to describe, forecast, and address the potential for criminal recidivism. The authors present an in-depth exploration of criminal career trajectories, accompanied by compelling qualitative narratives of chronic offenders, highlighting the real-world implications and consequences of a life steeped in crime.

This essential ebook is directed not only at advanced students and scholars in the domains of psychology, probation studies, social sciences, criminology, psychiatry, political science, sociology, and penology, but it also caters to decision-makers, practitioners, and policy officials involved in crime intervention and prevention strategies. Additionally, it is a valuable resource for judges, forensic professionals, and attorneys who seek a deeper understanding of recidivism.

Reviews

“Five percent of offenders commit fifty percent of crimes. What do we truly understand about this phenomenon? This ebook stands as the definitive source, providing cutting-edge insights into reoffending, rearrest, reconviction, specialization, versatility, reincarceration, life-course-persistent offending, escalation or de-escalation, risk assessment, desistance, psychopathic tendencies, and crucially, evidence-based approaches to mitigate recidivism.” — Terrie E. Moffitt, Nannerl O. Keohane University Professor, Duke University, USA

“A small fraction of offenders is responsible for the bulk of criminal activity, making our ability to explain, predict, and curtail recidivism a critical societal need. Esteemed scholars Georgia Zara and David Farrington provide an incisive exploration into pivotal issues surrounding recidivism research. This well-articulated and profoundly informative ebook delivers a fresh, stimulating viewpoint on criminal recidivism. Supplemented with comprehensive insights on topics such as prediction, psychopathy, sex offenders, treatment methods, and risk assessment tools, it emerges as an invaluable resource for anyone engaged in offender-related research and practice.” — Adrian Raine, Richard Perry University Professor, Departments of Criminology, Psychiatry, and Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, USA

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