Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jiaxi Peng, Jiaxi Zhang, Weizhuo Yuan, Xuan Zhou, Jianquan Tian, Peng Fang
Summary: This study examines the differences in decision-making between offenders and non-offenders using the dual processing theory. The results suggest that relative deprivation, reward sensitivity, delayed discounting rates, punishment sensitivity, and decision-making vigilance are significant factors that differentiate offenders from non-offenders.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Leszek Luchowski, Dariusz Pojda, Agnieszka Anna Tomaka, Krzysztof Skabek, Przemyslaw Kowalski
Summary: Various imaging modalities are evaluated for forensic incident scene documentation, focusing on the precision vs. cost tradeoff. Assumptions are proposed for two complementary software systems: one assisting on-site work and communication, and another managing the voluminous database of accumulated imagery, textual notes, and physical evidence inventory.
Article
Criminology & Penology
Cashen M. Boccio, Joseph A. Schwartz, Kevin M. Beaver
Summary: Research shows that low self-control is associated with the number of arrests after controlling for criminal involvement, while thoughtfully reflective decision making (TRDM) does not have an influence on the number of arrests.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Frank Crispino
Summary: Despite crime scene management being seen more as a technical rather than scientific field, this paper argues for the importance of a generalised dedicated academic course in this area. It explains the rationale, goals, and implementation of such a course within an academic curriculum, highlighting the benefits in providing broader employment opportunities for forensic graduates.
Article
Psychiatry
Lenka Sivak, Jonas Forsman, Thomas Masterman
Summary: The duration of forensic psychiatric care in Sweden is not determined at the time of sentencing, but is regularly evaluated based on the risk of criminal recidivism. This study aimed to calculate the average duration of forensic psychiatric care using a more suitable approach and examine the relationship between treatment duration and subsequent recidivism after discharge. The median duration of forensic psychiatric care was estimated to be 89.7 months, and the cumulative incidence of recidivism at 12 months after discharge was 13.5%.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Maria Lawas, Susan Y. Williams, Steven Jameson, Anthony R. Gonzalez, Paula Ernst, Joseph Donfack
Summary: This article discusses the accuracy of crime scene documentation methods, evaluating eight different methods in comparison to the widely accepted Total Station land surveying method. The results show that FARO LiDAR measurements agree the most with Total Station, while drone measurements without ground control points have the lowest agreement. The use of ground control points or a reference scale is important in mitigating imprecision when measuring with drones.
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Legal
Mark O. Ezegbogu
Summary: Forensic palynology has potential for criminal investigations, but is underused due to limitations such as limited evidential weighting and laborious procedures. Current research focuses on more contemporary approaches to address these challenges.
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Yanjun Wu, Xianling Dong, Guochao Shi, Xiaolei Zhang, Congzhe Chen
Summary: Shoeprints play a vital role in forensic investigations, and shoeprint image retrieval is an advanced research issue. This review provides an overview of the existing works and state-of-the-art methods in shoeprint image retrieval. Difficulties and problems in the field are analyzed, and future research directions are discussed. It is a valuable resource for newcomers to get involved in this research area quickly.
Article
Medicine, Legal
Agnieszka Sorokowska, Maciej Trzcinski, Rafal Ciesla, Sylwia Adrianna Skubisz-Slusarczyk, Iwona Zieniewicz, Thomas Hummel, Piotr Sorokowski
Summary: Environmental context reinstatement is valuable for recall of information in forensic interviews. In a preliminary study, the researchers explored whether odor exposure can help people recall details of a crime scene. The study found no significant effects of odor exposure on the free or the cued recall of the crime scene.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Ace Vo, Miloslava Plachkinova
Summary: The Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 aimed to provide more consistency in sentencing and reduce interjudge disparity. However, the federal sentencing guidelines created as a result of the act amplified existing biases and led to disproportionate sentencing of minorities. To address this issue, a data-driven dashboard called ShowCase was developed to help judges make fairer and more objective decisions.
JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Giacomo Musile, Yvane Agard, Ling Wang, Elio Franco De Palo, Bruce McCord, Franco Tagliaro
Summary: The use of paper-based microfluidics devices (mPADs) has grown rapidly in recent years, especially in the field of forensic science. These devices provide a rapid response on-site, offering advantages in evidence collection and preservation. The technology shows promise for future developments in this area.
TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
William E. Copeland, Guangyu Tong, Elizabeth J. Gifford, Michele M. Easter, Lilly Shanahan, Marvin S. Swartz, Jeffrey W. Swanson
Summary: This study found that juvenile justice involvement is associated with an increased risk of adult criminal behavior, especially for those who have been in residential services. The findings provide insights into juvenile delinquency and its long-term consequences.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Mehzeb Chowdhury
Summary: The study proposes a comprehensive, scalable guide for police forces to recruit crime scene staff uniformly and investigates the validity of staff descriptors and their responsibilities. It found that the roles of crime scene practitioners are more dynamic than simply evidence collection, requiring critical thinking and the ability to adapt to unknown scenarios. Recommendations were made for unification of standards and redefinition of staff roles based on the discovery of widespread discrepancies in definitions, roles, and responsibilities.
Article
Medicine, Legal
Mehzeb Chowdhury
Summary: Quality assurance in crime scene practice is a neglected field with oversight bodies failing to address scene-specific requirements effectively. This paper examines the quality assurance mechanisms in the UK to uncover longstanding issues and challenges in quality control regimes. Recommendations for policy, implementation, and philosophy changes are explored to improve quality assurance schemes in crime scene practice and align them with laboratory standards.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Massimiliano Esposito, Francesco Sessa, Giuseppe Cocimano, Pietro Zuccarello, Salvatore Roccuzzo, Monica Salerno
Summary: Crime scene investigation is a complex task that aims to reconstruct the dynamics and circumstances of a crime. The use of 3D scanning technology has greatly improved the ability to obtain detailed scans of crime scenes, leading to various applications in forensic analysis.
Review
Substance Abuse
Fiona R. Beyer, Ryan P. W. Kenny, Eugenie Johnson, Deborah M. Caldwell, Claire Garnett, Stephen Rice, Julija Simpson, Colin Angus, Dawn Craig, Matt Hickman, Susan Michie, Eileen F. S. Kaner
Summary: This study compares the effectiveness of practitioner versus digitally delivered interventions for reducing hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption. The findings suggest that practitioner delivered interventions are more effective in reducing consumption up to 6 months, but there is no evidence of a difference at 12 months.
Article
Substance Abuse
Daniela K. van Santen, Sara Lodi, Paul Dietze, Wijnand van den Boom, Kanna Hayashi, Huiru Dong, Zishan Cui, Lisa Maher, Matthew Hickman, Anders Boyd, Maria Prins
Summary: Comprehensive needle and syringe program and opioid agonist therapy participation can significantly reduce the risk of HIV and HCV infection compared with no or partial participation, according to this study. These findings emphasize the crucial role of comprehensive access to harm reduction in preventing infection among people who inject drugs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Victoria Rice Carlisle, Olivia M. Maynard, Darren Bagnall, Matthew Hickman, Jon Shorrock, Kyla Thomas, Joanna Kesten
Summary: The UK government's emphasis on recovery may be leading to high attrition rates in opioid agonist treatment (OAT). Through interviews with OAT users and service providers, the study identified three key themes affecting treatment journeys: a broken system, power struggles, and filling the void. The findings underscore the importance of prioritizing treatment retention, addressing stigma, and developing targeted interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jason Grebely, Geert Robaeys, Philip Bruggmann, Alessio Aghemo, Markus Backmund, Julie Bruneau, Jude Byrne, Olav Dalgard, Jordan J. Feld, Margaret Hellard, Matthew Hickman, Achim Kautz, Alain Litwin, Andrew R. Lloyd, Stefan Mauss, Maria Prins, Tracy Swan, Martin Schaefer, Lynn E. Taylor, Gregory J. Dore
Summary: The majority of new hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections occur in people who inject drugs (PWID) in high-income countries, as well as in many low- and middle-income countries. Despite increasing liver inflammation caused by HCV, treatment uptake remains low among PWID. The development of interferon-free HCV therapy with direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents has brought optimism and the possibility of achieving optimal efficacy in short-duration oral therapy regimens. HCV treatment has been proven safe and effective across different healthcare settings. Strategies to improve HCV diagnosis and treatment in PWID are urgently needed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Jason Grebely, Geert Robaeys, Philip Bruggmann, Alessio Aghemo, Markus Backmund, Julie Bruneau, Jude Byrne, Olav Dalgard, Jordan J. Feld, Margaret Hellard, Matthew Hickman, Achim Kautz, Alain Litwin, Andrew R. Lloyd, Stefan Mauss, Maria Prins, Tracy Swan, Martin Schaefer, Lynn E. Taylor, Gregory J. Dore
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Samantha Colledge-Frisby, Nicola Jones, Louisa Degenhardt, Matthew Hickman, Prianka Padmanathan, Thomas Santo Jr, Michael Farrell, Natasa Gisev
Summary: This study examined the incidence of self-harm and suicide among people receiving opioid agonist treatment (OAT), and the impact of different periods of OAT exposure. The study found that the rates of self-harm and suicide were elevated during the initiation and cessation of OAT.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
James White, Laurence Moore, Rebecca Cannings-John, Jemma Hawkins, Chris Bonell, Matthew Hickman, Stanley Zammit, Linda Adara
Summary: Adolescence is a crucial period for exploring gender identity, and gender minority individuals are vulnerable to mental health problems due to stigmatization. A study found that gender minority students had significantly higher odds of experiencing depressive symptoms, anxiety, and auditory hallucinations compared to cisgender students. Therefore, appropriate support and services should be provided to address the mental health needs of gender minority high-school students.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Mallory Stephenson, Jon Heron, Kaitlin Bountress, Matthew Hickman, Kenneth S. S. Kendler, Alexis C. C. Edwards
Summary: This study examines the effects of parental alcohol consumption on adolescent and young adult children, finding that parental drinking indirectly contributes to the development of alcohol use disorder (AUD) in young adulthood, primarily through adolescent alcohol consumption. These findings underscore the importance of parental drinking in the development of alcohol use and problems during adolescence and young adulthood.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENCE
(2023)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Sandra Bivegete, Anna L. McNaughton, Adam Trickey, Zak Thornton, Becky Scanlan, Aaron G. Lim, Lina Nerlander, Hannah Fraser, Josephine G. Walker, Matthew Hickman, Peter Vickerman, Helen Johnson, Erika Duffell, Ellen Brooks-Pollock, Hannah Christensen
Summary: The prevalence of hepatitis B virus is low in the general population in most European countries, with higher rates among risk populations such as migrants and people in prison. Screening and treatment should be targeted towards these high-risk groups.
Article
Immunology
Adelina Artenie, Jack Stone, Shelley N. Facente, Hannah Fraser, Jennifer Hecht, Perry Rhodes III, Willi McFarland, Erin Wilson, Matthew Hickman, Peter Vickerman, Meghan D. Morris
Summary: Based on data from San Francisco, this study estimates that HCV incidence among men who have sex with men and inject drugs will decrease by over 80% from 2015 to 2030, achieving the WHO elimination target. This decline is largely attributed to high HCV testing and treatment, despite COVID-19 related disruptions.
JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucy Yardley, Sarah Denford, Atiya Kamal, Tom May, Jo M. M. Kesten, Clare E. French, Dale Weston, G. James Rubin, Jeremy Horwood, Matthew Hickman, Richard Amlot, Isabel Oliver
Summary: A lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic is that we need to extend existing best practice for intervention development by integrating state-of-the-art methods of coproducing public health interventions and evaluating their effectiveness. The Agile Co-production and Evaluation (ACE) framework is proposed as a way to rapidly develop and test interventions through a combination of co-production methods and large-scale evaluation. There is a need for further research to refine and validate methods in different public health contexts.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lindsey A. Hines, Hannah J. Jones, Matthew Hickman, Michael Lynskey, Laura Howe, Stan Zammit, Jon Heron
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the timing and frequency of cannabis use in adolescence. The findings showed that individuals with 4 or more ACEs, particularly those with parental substance use or abuse, were at a higher risk of problematic adolescent cannabis use. Therefore, reducing ACEs may help reduce cannabis use among adolescents.
LANCET PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Louisa Degenhardt, Brodie Clark, Georgina Macpherson, Oscar Leppan, Suzanne Nielsen, Emma Zahra, Briony Larance, Jo Kimber, Daniel Martino-Burke, Matthew Hickman, Michael Farrell
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis compared the effects of buprenorphine and methadone in the treatment of opioid dependence. The study found that methadone had better treatment retention rates compared to buprenorphine, but there were few significant differences in other primary and secondary outcomes. These findings emphasize the importance of interventions to improve treatment retention, consideration of client-centered factors (such as client preference) when selecting between buprenorphine and methadone, and harmonization of data collection and reporting to strengthen future synthesis.
Article
Psychiatry
Prianka Padmanathan, Rachel Cohen, David Gunnell, Lucy Biddle, Emma Griffith, Katie Breheny, Matt Hickman, Nik Munien, Anish Patel, Elaine Crocker, Paul Moran
Summary: This study aimed to develop a brief psychosocial intervention for individuals presenting to the emergency department with self-harm and co-occurring substance use problems. Through a modified Delphi method, expert consensus was achieved for 22 items, resulting in an intervention that includes weekly follow-up phone calls and support for accessing community services.
CRISIS-THE JOURNAL OF CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Thomas D. Brothers, Dan Lewer, Nicola Jones, Samantha Colledge-Frisby, Matthew Bonn, Alice Wheeler, Jason Grebely, Michael Farrell, Matthew Hickman, Andrew Hayward, Louisa Degenhardt
Summary: Transitional times in opioid use, such as release from prison and discontinuation of opioid agonist treatment, increase the risk of injection drug use-associated bacterial infections. Social contextual factors likely contribute to excess risk at transitions in incarceration and OAT exposure.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY
(2023)
