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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...
Attitudes of University Students Toward Individuals Who Have Committed Sexual C...
Sousa, Marta; Silva, Ana Filipa; Andrade, Joana; Rodrigues, Andreia de Castro; Cruz, Ana Rita; Cunha, OlgaUnderstanding the attitudes of justice-related students toward individuals who have committed sexual crimes (ICSC) is crucial, as they will likely work with them. This study examines the attitudes of 418 Portuguese University students in psychology, criminology, and law toward ICSC and their rehabilitation, exploring variations based on sociodemographic and personality variables. Participants completed the Atti...
Initial validation of Hanson Sex Attitude Questionnaire (HSAQ) in Portuguese pe...
Sousa, Marta; Gouveia, Cláudia Patrícia França; Cunha, Olga Cecília Soares; Basto-Pereira, Miguel; Gonçalves, Rui Abrunhosa; Castro Rodrigues, AndreiaCognitive 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...
The effectiveness of psychological intervention for women who committed child s...
Sousa, Marta; Gouveia, Claúdia; Freitas, Bárbara; Caridade, Sónia Maria Martins; Cunha, Olga Cecília SoaresThe topic of sex offenses committed by women has received relatively little attention until recent decades. The scarcity of research in this domain underscores the urgent need for a more comprehensive understanding and effective interventions. Women who committed child sexual abuse (CSA) exhibit a distinct psychological profile compared to men, requiring specific intervention programs. The current systematic re...
The impact of positive childhood experiences: A systematic review focused on ch...
Sousa, Marta; Machado, Ana Beatriz; Pinheiro, Marina; Pereira, Bárbara; Caridade, Sónia; Almeida, Telma Catarina; Cruz, Ana Rita; Cunha, OlgaChildhood 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...
From abuse to offense: The legacy of childhood sexual abuse on the psychologica...
Sousa, Marta; Cunha, Olga; Gonçalves, Tânia; Gonçalves, Rui; de Castro Rodrigues, AndreiaBackground: Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is often considereda significant factor associated with sexual offending in adulthood.However, the specific role of this experience in the commission ofsexual offenses remains unclear. Objective: This study aimed to exam-ine differences in emotional functioning (i.e. symptomatology, self-esteem) and dysfunctional thinking patterns between men convictedof CSA with and wit...
Investigative interviews with individuals who perpetrated sex crimes: A scoping...
Sousa, Marta; Cláudia, Gouveia; Castro-Rodrigues, Andreia de; Caridade, Sónia; Cunha, OlgaSex 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...
Association between maternal cardiometabolic risk factors and oral health of in...
Pestana, Rebeca Saad; Baptista, Manuel; Magalhães, Inês; Morais, Juliana; Ferreira, Ana Filipa; Marques, Sofia Cameron; Jerónimo, Maria LuísMaternal health conditions during pregnancy influence infant health1-3. Cardiometabolic risk factors (CRFs), such as obesity, hypertension, and gestational diabetes, increase maternal and neonatal complications due to chronic inflammation, which disrupts immune and endocrine adaptation4,5. While the effects of CRFs on infant development are well studied, their impact on oral health remains unclear. Therefore, t...