Objective: 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...
Sex 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...
In order to maintain intimate relationships and explore their own sexuality, young adults commonly use Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for Online Sexual Activities (OSA). OSA activities like sexting have increased significantly with the widespread adoption of ICT, exposing young people to heightened risks of online violence. This study aims to validate and examine the psychometric properties of...
O Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) constitui um dos principais instrumentos utilizados para avaliar o risco de reincidência na delinquência juvenil, considerando fatores de risco e necessidades criminógenas. Este estudo procurou analisar a validade preditiva do YLS/CMI numa amostra de 608 jovens ofensores portugueses com idades entre os 12 e os 18 anos. Os resultados suportam a validad...
Cognitive distortions (CDs) are a crucial element in the etiology of child sexual offending, with most of the intervention programs targeting them to reduce the risk of sexual recidivism in perpetrators of child sexual abuse (CSA). Researchers have developed the Hanson Sex Attitude Questionnaire (HSAQ) to assess CDs. With a total sample of 256 participants, the Portuguese version of the HSAQ revealed a twofacto...