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Effectiveness of motivational interviewing with justice-involved people: a syst...
Silva, Teresa Raquel Pinto; Gouveia, Cláudia Patrícia França; Santirso, Faraj A.; Cunha, Olga Cecília Soares; Caridade, Sónia Maria MartinsObjective: Motivational interviewing (MI) is increasingly recognized as an effective approach in forensic settings, particularly for overcoming resistance by avoiding confrontation and fostering intrinsic motivation. Research shows that interventions incorporating MI are more effective than other approaches in preventing and reducing offending behavior, highlighting its importance in improving intervention outc...
Investigative interviews with individuals who perpetrated sex crimes: A scoping...
Sousa, Marta; Gouveia, Cláudia Patrícia França; Castro-Rodrigues, Andreia; Caridade, Sónia Maria Martins; Cunha, Olga Cecília SoaresSex crimes (CS) are a global public health problem with profound negative consequences for victims, their families, and society. The perpetrator's testimony is crucial for case outcomes because sexual offenses are frequently underreported, often due to limited evidence and lack of victim testimonies. Therefore, perpetrator investigative interviews play a decisive role in criminal investigations. The aim of this...
The impact of positive childhood experiences: a systematic review focused on ch...
Sousa, Marta; Machado, Ana Beatriz; Pinheiro, Marina; Pereira, Bárbara; Caridade, Sónia Maria Martins; Almeida, Telma Catarina; Cruz, Ana RitaChildhood and adolescence are crucial stages of life, characterized by significant changes that profoundly influence overall development. While positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can help mitigate the effects of adverse events during these formative years, they have not been as thoroughly researched. Then, this systematic review aims to address this gap by organizing the existing literature on PCEs and exami...
A systematic review exploring comprehensive criteria for successful reintegrati...
Mourão, Ana; Sousa, Marta; Ferreira, Marlene; Gonçalves, Leonel; Caridade, Sónia Maria Martins; Cunha, Olga Cecília SoaresIndividuals who have served prison sentences face challenges in reintegrating into society, with recidivism often used as the primary indicator of reintegration success. This systematic review analyzed 38 studies with adult participants who had served a sentence or were in the last year of prison, identifying criteria for successful reintegration after release and risk and protective factors. Success factors co...
Psychopathy in Community: Social Status, Professional Occupation, and Antisocia...
Pinto, Ana Moutinho; Cruz, Ana Rita; Cláudia, Sousa; Cunha, Olga Cecília SoaresThe concepts of psychopathy and antisocial behavior have long been subjects of study within the scientific community, with a predominant focus on forensic samples. To address this gap, the present study aimed to examine the relationship between psychopathy, its facets, and antisocial behaviors in a community sample, as well as their associations with socioeconomic status (SES) and professional occupation. The s...
Judges looking into themselves: what makes a good judge?
Castro Rodrigues, Andreia; Cruz, Ana Rita; Cunha, Olga Cecília Soares; Maguire, Niamh; Sacau-Fontela, AnaSentencing research lacks empirical studies based on judges’ experiences and viewpoints. This article contributes to that field by discussing criminal judges’ professional selfperception regarding their role and the sentencing decision-making process. We developed a mixed-methods study incorporating a self-report questionnaire (n=49) and a semistructured interview (n=12). We tested for exploratory factor analys...
A systematic review on the effectiveness of interventions for individuals who h...
Gouveia, C., Silva,; Silva, T.; Seto, M.; Cunha, Olga Cecília Soares; Caridade, Sónia Maria MartinsOnline sexual crimes involving children have increased significantly with greater public access to the internet, underscoring the pressing need for effective intervention programs. While previous reviews attest to the effectiveness of psychological interventions for people who commit sexual offenses, none have specifically addressed those who commit sex crimes involving children using the internet. This systema...
Psychopathy and violent offenses: a comparison between incarcerated men and wom...
Cunha, Olga Cecília Soares; Pinheiro, Marina; Conde, Ana RitaResearch suggests psychopathic traits may differ by gender, yet comparative studies are limited. This study compared Portuguese incarcerated men and women on psychopathy and examined whether psychopathy and its facets are associated with violent offenses. A total of 131 men and 63 women were assessed with the Revised Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R). Men scored higher on total psychopathy, interpersonal, and affec...
Prevalence of bidirectional intimate partner violence in a sample of college st...
Santiago, João; Martins, Mariana; Cunha, Olga Cecília Soares; Machado, AndreiaPurpose This study aimed to (a) characterize the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and perpetration; (b) delineate the prevalence and frequency of various types of violence suffered and perpetrated; (c) explore potential gender and sexual orientation differences in the prevalence and frequency of IPV perpetration and victimization; (d) analyze the most common pattern of IPV; and (e) in...
Adverse and positive childhood experiences and emotional regulation difficultie...
Maia, Bárbara; Cruz, Ana Rita; Cunha, Olga Cecília SoaresAdverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to a higher risk of criminal behaviour, while positive childhood experiences (PCEs) may offer a protective effect by mitigating the negative impact of ACEs. Both ACEs and PCEs play a significant role in shaping emotional regulation. However, research on the influence of PCEs within incarcerated populations remains limited. This study aimed to examine the associati...