Working with children and young people with harmful sexual behaviours: exploring impact on practitioners and sources of support

Abstract

Although practitioner impact and support in the adult sex offender field has gained increasing research recognition, less is known about these issues in work with children and young people with harmful sexual behaviours which is the focus of this study. Using qualitative methods, 16 practitioners from one organisation took part in semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were also obtained via a subsequent postal questionnaire. Findings revealed that positive effects far outweighed negative impact. Furthermore, practitioners identified organisational factors as being more directly related to negative impact. It was concluded that meaningful supervision and support involve various key components. Whilst recognising essential case management and accountability requirements, supervision (ideally by a manager experienced in sexual behaviour work) should be practitioner led and focused and support for employees should be trusted, confidential and separate from organisational procedures (i.e. performance appraisal). External clinical supervision by an experienced supervisor was also suggested as helpful.     

Application of the clinical polygraph examination to the assessment,treatment and monitoring of sex offenders

Abstract

Post Conviction Clinical Polygraph Examination Testing (Lie Detector Testing) offers significant opportunities for assessing, treating and monitoring sex offenders. This article briefly reviews the historical development of polygraph techniques including the physiological measures employed, the administration of the polygraph and the interpretation of data collected. Criticisms of polygraphy are explored and information concerning the scientific acceptability of these procedures is given. The current influence of polygraphy in sex offender work is reviewed. Evidence is given of the utility of polygraphy in reducing denial, improving treatment outcomes and more effectively supervising sex offenders on probation or license. Cost benefit considerations are examined, as well as the need for further controlled research and future regulation of the polygraph, if it is to be introduced in Britain. Planned UK Trials are described.     

试论腐败“落势化”倾向下的基层纪检监察工作创新

腐败“落势化”现象的最可怕之处在于干部权力意识的腐败.在新的反腐倡廉时代背景下,基层纪检监察机关工作能否及时创新并取得应有的成效,直接关系到党和国家大政方针及惠民政策的贯彻落实,关系到反腐倡廉建设的成效,关系到党的执政地位和基层国家政权的稳固.     

论自首中“如实供述”的司法认定

“如实供述”作为自首成立的实质要件,应适用于一般自首和特别自首两种制度。一般自首中“如实供述”没有主观态度的要求,供述时间只能在一审判决前,供述的内容是“自己的”主要犯罪事实;特别自首中“如实供述”的特殊性在于供述内容是司法机关还未掌握的本人其他罪行。司法机关的范围应限于直接办案的司法机关,“其他罪行”宜界定为“不同罪行”。     

纳税人诉讼制度之批判

当前我国法学研究者们将研究的重心放在纳税人诉讼制度的具体构建上,而极少有人探讨纳税人诉讼是否适合我国现阶段国情。纳税人诉讼性质和对象的不明确性导致纳税人诉讼与税务行政诉讼区分不清。纳税人法律地位的低下、知情权的缺乏以及维权意识的薄弱导致私权制衡的乏力。当前,我国应立足于现有国情,不断完善现有的预算和审计制度,以期更好地保护纳税人的权益。     

忧虑的放大与程序的缺失——基于程序视角的民事诉讼法律监督

民事诉讼中的法律监督牵涉到审判机关、检察机关的权力配置与程序运行。从实践的角度分析,对法律监督有损审判独立的忧虑被无端地放大,而程序的缺失又直接制约着民事诉讼中法律监督效能的发挥。涉诉信访与法律监督的制度整合既有利于缓解涉诉信访的压力又弥合了法律监督程序的缺失。同时,改变对法官违法的内部惩戒机制,将惩戒程序的启动、惩戒结果的决定与被惩戒对象所在系统相分离将有助于对民事诉讼中审判人员违法行为的预防与惩戒,最终有助于法律监督的目的即司法公正。     

国资分类管理 破解监管难题

对国有资产作出科学分类,是实现党的十七大、十八大提出的完善各类国有资产管理体制的必要前提。其中,在一般分类的基础上如何择其可用、达到利于实践的效果,更值得关注和追问。科学地运用分类管理,旨在防止经营性国有资产监管的碎片化,推进国有资产监管新体制的全覆盖;推进国有经济平等参与市场竞争,提升产业集中度;进一步深入研究解决国资委管什么、如何管的问题。     

论纪检监察机关办案方式的调整——以刑事诉讼法的最新修正为背景

2012年刑事诉讼法修正案将对纪检监察机关的调查取证活动和现有的办案模式产生一定的影响。为实现纪检监察程序与刑事诉讼程序的无缝对接,需要对纪检监察机关的调查取证方式和办案模式进行必要调整。在调查取证方面,应当提高调查取证程序的规范性,加强对被调查人基本权利的保障,保证所取证据在刑事诉讼中的证据能力,必要时还应对取证程序的合法性进行证明。在办案模式方面,应当与检察机关建立新型的合作分工关系,在证据收集及程序进行方面对检察机关予以协助,并参与相关的诉讼活动。     

The United Kingdom 2017 election: polarisation in a split issue space

Abstract

After decades in which party competition was fought in the centre ground, the 2017 UK General Election witnessed a return to more conflictual politics. This article assesses public support for the electoral strategies of the main parties and examines the extent to which the issues the parties campaigned on resonated with their own supporters, as well as with the wider public. Drawing on the issue-yield framework, the article shows that the Conservative campaign – generally considered to be badly run – did not focus on issues that would fully exploit the opportunities for expanding support that were open to the party. Labour, by contrast, played a much better hand. While taking a clear left-wing stance on many policies that were popular with its constituency, the party also skilfully emphasised valence issues that Labour is often seen as more credible on, such as healthcare and education.     

APPLYING A GENERAL STRAIN THEORY FRAMEWORK TO UNDERSTAND SCHOOL WEAPON CARRYING AMONG LGBQ AND HETEROSEXUAL YOUTH

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) youth are at a higher risk for school victimization, social isolation, and school weapon carrying compared with their heterosexual peers, yet few studies have been conducted to investigate their experiences. By using a general strain theory (GST) framework, data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) statewide probability sample of Delaware heterosexual (n = 7,688) and LGBQ (n = 484) youth in grades 9–12 show that there are both similarities and differences in the factors associated with school weapon carrying among LGBQ and heterosexual youth. LGBQ and heterosexual youth's weapon carrying is related to school victimization, but social support does not moderate the relationship between school victimization and school weapon carrying as suggested by GST. Furthermore, being male is significantly related to heterosexual youth's weapon carrying, but sex is not related to weapon carrying among LGBQ youth. Overall, the results highlight a need to reconceptualize GST to help center the experiences of LGBQ youth, a historically marginalized group, within mainstream criminological literature. Theoretical and policy implications are discussed.