Denna studie syftade till att undersöka hur svenska kvällstidningar porträtterar manliga och kvinnliga våldsbrottsförövare. Vidare syftade studien till att undersöka mönster kring de svenska kvällstidningarnas språkbruk som appliceras när kvinnliga respektive manliga våldsbrottsförövare beskrivs. Data samlades in genom en strukturerad granskning av 114 nyhetsartiklar i Sveriges två största kvällstidningar. Därefter analyserades data genom en kvalitativ tematisk analys. Resultatet av studien visade att de svenska kvällstidningarna porträtterar kvinnliga och manliga våldsbrottsförövare på olika vis. Kvällstidningarna var mer benägna att använda ett mildare språkbruk och positivare begrepp när man beskrev kvinnliga förövare än när manliga förövare porträtterades. Slutsatserna av denna studie var att kvällstidningarna bidrar till att upprätthålla de könsnormer som råder i samhället, där män beskrivs som starka och försörjande medan kvinnor beskrivs som utsatta och omhändertagande, även när man beskriver personer som begått grova brott. Diskussionen förs kring vad dessa skillnader kan innebära ur ett kriminologiskt sammanhang. Bland annat angående hur kvällstidningar kan påverka samhällets uppfattningar om kvinnliga respektive manliga våldsbrottsförövare och vad denna porträttering kan medföra för konsekvenser i en kriminalpolitisk kontext / The purpose of this study is to highlight how the Swedish newspapers portray male and female violence offenders and to investigate the language used when describing and writing about male and female violence offenders. Data was gathered through a structured investigation of 114 articles from two of the biggest newspapers in Sweden. The method used was a qualitative theme analysis. The result of this study shows that Swedish newspapers portray male and female violence offenders differently. The Swedish newspapers were more likely to use a softer and more positive tone when describing female offenders compared to when describing male offenders. The conclusion of this study is that Swedish newspapers are entertaining the gender norms set by society, where men are commonly described as strong breadwinners and women described in terms of being vulnerable and caring, even when describing violence offenders. The discussion in this study revolves around the impact these differences can have from a criminology perspective. The study also discusses the potential impact and effect the newspapers can have on society’s understanding of female and male violence offenders

Thesis (D.N. Sc.)--Catholic University of America. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 79-88).

Thesis (M.D)--University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 80-124).

Thesis (D.N. Sc.)--Catholic University of America. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 79-88).

Diss. (sammanfattning) Stockholm : Karol. inst. / Härtill 5 uppsatser.

Serious and violent juvenile offenders cause a disproportionate amount of harm to society, yet this population receives very little attention within the realm of empirical research. This research study examined the recidivism outcomes of 296 serious and violent offenders previously exposed to rehabilitative treatment in the Capital and Serious Violent Offender Program provided by the Texas Youth Commission. This group of juveniles was followed for three years following their release from institutionalization. This analysis revealed that 52% of those released were rearrested at least once during the follow-up period for any offense, while 48% of those released desisted from crime altogether. Of those 296 released, 34% were rearrested for at least one new felony offense. The analyses indicate that those involved in various forms of institutional misconduct during institutionalization were significantly more likely to recidivate. African-American race and institutional misconduct in the form of rule infractions emerged as the most consistent predictors of recidivism for this sample. This study concludes with a discussion of policy implications and risk assessment related to the decisions that are made to release this population of violent juvenile offenders.

Les théories implicites (TIs) sont des croyances sous-jacentes et interconnectées qui influencent les pensées conscientes et le comportement (Ward, 2000). Elles ont été étudiées chez les délinquants et les délinquantes sexuels, ainsi que chez les délinquants violents, mais pas chez les délinquantes violentes. La recherche montre que les cognitions des délinquants violents peuvent être organisées en quatre TIs: 1) Battre ou être battu, 2) Je suis la loi, 3) La violence est normale, et 4) Je perds le contrôle (Polaschek, Calvert & Gannon , 2008). L’objectif de la présente étude était de déterminer quelles sont les TIs des délinquantes violentes afin de mieux comprendre leur comportement. Des entrevues semi structurées ont été menées avec 21 femmes violentes incarcérées. Dans l'analyse, les cognitions des participantes ont été extraites en utilisant l’analyse du discours (Angers, 2005). Ces cognitions ont ensuite été plus profondément analysées pour en ressortir les TIs en suivant la méthode de la théorisation ancrée (Strauss & Corbin, 1990). Les résultats suggèrent qu’il existe six théories implicites liées au comportement violent des femmes. Deux d'entre elles sont neutres, car aussi retrouvées chez les hommes: 1) la violence est normale et 2) je perds le contrôle. Les quatre autres sont sexo-spécifiques: 3) ceux qui agissent injustement méritent d'être battus, 4) j'ai besoin de me protéger et protéger les autres, 5) je ne suis pas violente, et 6) ma vie est trop difficile. En outre, les résultats suggèrent qu'il existe deux groupes distincts d’agresseures en ce qui concerne les cognitions: les « antisociales » et les « classiques ». Les implications et explications théoriques de nos résultats seront discutées. / Implicit theories are defined as underlying and interconnected beliefs that influence conscious thoughts and their related behaviors (Ward, 2000). Implicit theories have been investigated in male and female sexual offenders and male violent offenders, but never in female violent offenders. Research shows that male violent offenders’ cognitions can be organized into four implicit theories: 1) Beat or be beaten; 2) I am the law; 3) Violence is normal; and 4) I get out of control (Polaschek, Calvert & Gannon, 2008). The aim of this study was to examine the implicit theories of violent female offenders. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 convicted violent women. In the analysis, participants’ cognitions were extracted using the discourse thematic analysis method (Angers, 2005). These cognitions were then thematically organized into implicit theories using the Grounded Theory method (Strauss & Corbin, 1990). Results show that women hold six categories of implicit theories. To of them are neutral, because there were also found in the male offender’s study: 1) Violence is normal and 2) I get out of control. The four other are gender-specific: 3) Those who act unfairly deserve to be beaten, 4) I need to protect myself and others, 5) I am not a violent person, and 6) Life is too hard on me. In addition, results suggest that there are two distinct groups of female offenders that differ in their cognitions: the “antisocial offenders” and the “classic offenders”. Implications and theoretical explanations of are results are discussed.

Thesis (M.S.W.)--Smith College School for Social Work, Northampton, Mass., 2009. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 53-60).

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Although much research has been conducted on violence, its effects, and which circumstances put an individual at risk of becoming a potential victim, there is a paucity of studies that focus on the perpetrators of violence. Much of the literature available on this subject is dated, providing information which is already dated and, frequently no longer relevant. This research has sought to explore and understand violent crimes from the psychological and emotional standpoint of the individual who perpetrated them. One objective of the study was to facilitate the development of a profile of youths who chronically commit crime, and more specifically crimes of violence. This study utilised the qualitative research design of Phenomenology, which allows for the exploration of the phenomena from the perspective of the participants. The sample for this study consisted of five male individuals who are currently incarcerated in a correctional institution situated in the Eastern Cape. The sample was chosen according to the non-probability purposive-sampling technique, based on their relevance to the study. The selected male offenders from the correctional institution ages ranged between 18 and 31. Specific criteria were identified against which participants were measured in order to be selected to participate in the research. Data was obtained from the participants via a questionnaire, a journal, and semi-structured interviews conducted by the researcher. Other data for the study was obtained from official documents. The study was embedded in the ecological theory of Bronfenbrenner, which provided the psychological framework in which to explain and understand the results of the study and the development of violence. The major findings of this study include; growing up violently, the reasons for violence, justificationa and perseptions of violence, society and the culture of 10 violence, and the environmental impact. These findings will contribute to the development of treatment programmes, which better facilitate the reformation and rehabilitation of criminals.