Forensic psychologists are often called upon to conduct a risk (or threat) assessment to predict the likelihood that an individual might act violently in the future. Often these assessments are conducted on individuals that are involved in the legal, justice, or correctional systems. They are also conducted on individuals that may pose a risk or…
DetailsThe Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) uses psychological tests, assessment tools, and actuarial tests to assess the risk of criminal recidivism and psychopathy in inmates. The outcomes of these assessments inform an inmate’s security classification, transfer eligibility, parole eligibility, and pre-release decisions. Mr. Ewert, a 53-year-old Métis offender serving two life sentences in federal prison,…
DetailsVigilantism refers to a non-law enforcement individual, group, or organization attempting to effect justice according to a perceived sense of right and wrong. Vigilante activities are often seen as taking the law into one’s own hands. These activities are motivated by individuals who organize themselves to protect a common interest such as freedom, property, or…
DetailsThere is evidence of significant mental health needs in female sexual offenders, as well as histories of physical and sexual victimization and drug and alcohol abuse.
DetailsCharacteristically, female sexual offenders are often between the ages of 20 and 40, Caucasian, single, socially isolated, of low socio-economic status, and often experience emotional and substance abuse problems.
DetailsRecently, media has raised awareness of female sexual offenders. The reporting and conviction of female sexual offenders tends to be rare compared to male sexual offenders.
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