Gender differences in criminogenic needs among Irish offenders
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2014-10Author
Kelly, Janice
Bogue, John
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Kelly, J; Bogue, J (2014) 'Gender Differences in Criminogenic Needs among Irish Offenders'. Irish Probation Journal, 11 :87-102.
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Abstract
This study examined gender differences between offenders on
criminogenic needs as measured by the Level of Service Inventory – Revised (LSIR).
The LSI-R is the primary risk/needs assessment instrument used by the Irish
Probation Service in assessment. 231 Probation Service clients (131 male and 100
female) were included in this study for comparison purposes. Results showed that
male offenders had higher levels of criminogenic needs in the areas of criminal history
and substance abuse than females; the latter demonstrated higher levels of need in
the areas of accommodation, emotional/personal and family/marital. Implications for
effective treatment for female offenders are discussed.