Clinical Criminology and Risk of Recidivism Assessment

Code:

MCO105

Acronym:

CCARRC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Criminology

Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S (since 06-02-2023 to 19-05-2023)

Active?	Yes
Course/CS Responsible:	Criminology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MC	28	Plano Oficial do ano letivo 2017	1	-	3	-

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

- Knowledge of the main clinical models in criminology

- Knowledge about the empirical foundation of risk assessment tools

- Develop basic skills to the judicious use of risk assessment tools

Learning outcomes and competences

- Knowledge of the main clinical models in criminology

- Basic skills to the judicious use of risk assessment tools

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

None

Program

1 - Clinical foudation of the criminal conduct

1.1 - Phenomenological approach

1.2 - Criminal personality approach

1.3 – Psychopathological approach

1.4 - Antisocial personality patterns and psychopathy approach

1.5 - Risk factors and protective factors to criminal recidivism

 

2. - Risk Assessment

2.1 - Prediction issues and tools empirical foundations

2.2 - The interview as a primary assessment method

2.3 – Clinical based methods, techniques and specific tools

2.4 – Actuarial based methods, techniques and specific tools

2.5 - Structured clinical judgment/criminogenic needs methods, techniques and specific tools

Mandatory literature

Andrews D. A. 1941-; The^psychology of criminal conduct. ISBN: 1-59345-321-3
Blackburn Ronald; The^psychology of criminal conduct. ISBN: 0-471-96175-2
Debuyst Christian; Essais de criminologie clinique. ISBN: 978-2-8044-2144-1
Doren Dennis M.; Evaluating sex offenders. ISBN: 0-7619-2114-1
Quinsey Vernon L. 070; Violent offenders. ISBN: 1-55798-495-6
Otto Randy K. 340; Handbook of violence risk assessment. ISBN: 978-0-415-96214-8
Patrick Christopher J. 340; Handbook of psychopathy. ISBN: 1-59385-591-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes are used to describe the main topic contents of the program and also to exercises the transmitted knowledge. Will be favored, in the latter, analysis of scientific papers, role play of interviews and training sessions directed to the correct use of risk assessment tools.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	57,00
Frequência das aulas	24,00
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

None

Calculation formula of final grade

Continuous evaluation through tests (100%)

Examinations or Special Assignments

None

Internship work/project

None

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

In accordance with current regulations.

Classification improvement

In accordance with current regulations.

Observations

None