Sarah Louise Desmarais

mental illness, violence, victimization, risk assessment, substance use, terrorism, forensic psychology

Works (151)

Updated: April 4th, 2024 16:39

2024 journal article

A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Program for Promoting Trauma-Informed Responses among Criminal Legal System Professionals

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health.

Source: ORCID
Added: February 7, 2024

2023 journal article

Court date reminders reduce court nonappearance: A meta‐analysis

Criminology & Public Policy.

By: S. Zottola*, W. Crozier*, D. Ariturk* & S. Desmarais*

author keywords: court appearance; court date reminder; failure to appear; pretrial reform
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 2, 2022

2023 journal article

Impact of Growth Mindset-Enhanced Trauma Education on Criminal Legal Professionals’ Attitudes and Perceptions

Criminal Justice and Behavior.

By: E. Mckinsey n & S. Desmarais*

author keywords: trauma education; criminal legal system; growth mindsets; attitudes; perceptions; alternative sentencing
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 11, 2023

2023 journal article

Pretrial Risk Assessment, Release Recommendations, and Racial Bias

Criminal Justice and Behavior.

By: S. Zottola, S. Desmarais*, D. Stewart*, S. Clarke* & J. Monahan*

Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 chapter

Understanding and Preventing Frequent Jail Contact

By: S. Zottola, B. Morrissey, S. Desmarais*, E. Hope, L. Callahan, I. Massey, A. Fortuna, R. Dorn

Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2022 journal article

Comparing the relationships between money bail, pretrial risk scores, and pretrial outcomes.

Law and Human Behavior.

By: S. Zottola & S. Desmarais*

author keywords: bail; risk assessment; rearrest; failure to appear; pretrial reform
MeSH headings : Female; Humans; Law Enforcement; Male; Risk Assessment; Risk Factors
Source: ORCID
Added: June 10, 2022

2022 journal article

Evaluating Fairness of Algorithmic Risk Assessment Instruments: The Problem With Forcing Dichotomies

Criminal Justice and Behavior, 49(3), 389–410.

By: S. Zottola, S. Desmarais*, E. Lowder* & S. Clarke*

author keywords: Risk assessment; pretrial; bias; algorithmic fairness; Public Safety Assessment; Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument; Federal Pretrial Risk Assessment
TL;DR: This work provides a data-driven examination of three sets of indicators using data from three studies on the most widely used algorithmic pretrial risk assessment instruments: the Public Safety Assessment, the Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument, and the Federal Pretrial risk Assessment. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 29, 2021

2022 article

Impact of trauma education and growth mindset messaging on public attitudes about the criminal legal system

McKinsey, E., Desmarais, S. L., Burnette, J. L., & Garrett, B. L. (2022, April 6). JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL CRIMINOLOGY, Vol. 4.

By: E. McKinsey n, S. Desmarais*, J. Burnette n & B. Garrett*

Contributors: E. McKinsey n, S. Desmarais*, J. Burnette n & B. Garrett*

author keywords: Criminal legal system; Growth mindsets; Mass incarceration; Public attitudes; Trauma education
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 18, 2022

2022 journal article

Surveying Ethics: a Measurement Model of Preference for Precepts Implied in Moral Theories (PPIMT)

REVIEW OF PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY, 13(1), 197–214.

By: V. Dubljevic n, S. Cacace n & S. Desmarais n

author keywords: Deontology; Consequentialism; Moral decision making; Preference for precepts implied in moral theories (PPIMT); Virtue ethics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 26, 2021

2022 journal article

The Empirical Case for Pretrial Risk Assessment Instruments

Criminal Justice and Behavior, 49(6), 807–816.

By: S. Desmarais*, J. Monahan* & J. Austin

author keywords: risk assessment; race; predictive validity; decision-making; evaluation; jail
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 29, 2021

2021 article

Military self-stigma as a mediator of the link between military identity and suicide risk

Cacace, S., Smith, E. J., Cramer, R. J., Meca, A., & Desmarais, S. L. (2021, December 6). MILITARY PSYCHOLOGY, Vol. 34.

By: S. Cacace*, E. Smith n, R. Cramer*, A. Meca* & S. Desmarais*

author keywords: Military Veteran; suicide; self-stigma; identity; idealism
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2021

2021 journal article

Sexual violence victimization and suicide: Testing a coping-mental health framework

AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR, 47(3), 343–353.

By: A. Kaniuka*, S. Desmarais n, R. Cramer*, J. Stoner*, S. Veri*, S. Wright, T. Gemberling*, M. Nobles, S. Holley*

author keywords: emotion regulation; mental health; psychological mediation framework; sexual minority; sexual orientation; sexual violence; suicide
MeSH headings : Adaptation, Psychological; Crime Victims; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Health; Sex Offenses; Suicide
TL;DR: Bivariate findings showed that: (1) sexual minority Persons were more likely to report sexual violence victimization and (2) cognitive reappraisal was more meaningfully associated with mental health among sexual minority persons. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 5, 2021

2020 journal article

A Qualitative Analysis of Drivers among Military-Affiliated and Civilian Lone Actor Terrorists Inspired by Jihadism

Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, 44(2), 1–18.

By: A. Katon n, C. Brugh n, S. Desmarais n, J. Simons-Rudolph n & S. Zottola n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 17, 2020

2020 journal article

Application of the TRAP-18 Framework to U.S. and Western European Lone Actor Terrorists

Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, 1–26.

By: C. Brugh n, S. Desmarais n & J. Simons-Rudolph n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: May 26, 2020

2020 journal article

Barriers and facilitators to the use of the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) model with justice-involved adults.

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 43(3), 244–252.

By: E. Lowder*, C. Rade*, D. Ware* & S. Desmarais n

author keywords: disability benefits; justice-involved adults; barriers and facilitators; survey research
MeSH headings : Community Health Services; Criminal Law; Disabled Persons; Ill-Housed Persons; Humans; Insurance Benefits; Mental Disorders / rehabilitation; Models, Organizational; Veterans
TL;DR: Despite obstacles to serving this high-risk population, practitioners have developed strategies to facilitate use of the SOAR model with justice-involved adults and these strategies offer promise for the implementation of SOAR in other criminal justice settings. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 14, 2020

2020 journal article

Estimation of Latent Variable Scores with Multiple Group Item Response Models: Implications for Integrative Data Analysis

Structural Equation Modeling: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 27(6), 1–11.

By: P. Davoudzadeh*, K. Grimm*, K. Widaman*, S. Desmarais n, S. Tueller*, D. Rodgers*, R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: Data integration; item response model; scaling; multi-sample; latent variable estimation
TL;DR: A Monte Carlo simulation study was conducted to compare the accuracy of latent variable estimates from the MGM, a single-group item response model, and an MGM where group differences were ignored, and results suggest that these alternative approaches led to consistent and equally accurate latentVariable estimates. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: March 16, 2020

2020 journal article

Predictive Validity of Pretrial Risk Assessments: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Criminal Justice and Behavior, 48(4), 009385482093295.

By: S. Desmarais*, S. Zottola*, S. Duhart Clarke n & E. Lowder*

author keywords: risk assessment; predictive validity; decision-making; criminal justice system; race
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: July 13, 2020

2020 journal article

Preliminary Evaluation of a Prescription Opioid Misuse Prevention Program Among Rural Middle School Students

Journal of Community Health, 45(6), 1139–1148.

By: R. Evans n, L. Widman n, H. Javidi n, E. Adams*, S. Cacace n, M. Prinstein*, S. Desmarais n

author keywords: Opioids; Primary prevention; Health education; Opioid addiction; Adolescence
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Analgesics, Opioid / adverse effects; Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use; Drug Overdose / drug therapy; Educational Status; Ethnicity; Female; Humans; Male; Opioid-Related Disorders / prevention & control; Prescription Drug Misuse; Schools; Southeastern United States; Students; White People
TL;DR: Evaluation of a widely-used prescription opioid misuse prevention program, This Is (Not) About Drugs© (TINAD), and its preliminary efficacy at improving opioid misuse knowledge, opioid misuse attitudes, self-efficacy to avoid opioid misuse, and intentions to misuse opioids found it acceptable and shows promise for improving opioid-related cognitions. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 14, 2020

2020 journal article

Principles and practices of risk assessment in mental health jail diversion programs

CNS Spectrums, 11, 1–11.

By: S. Desmarais n & E. Lowder*

author keywords: Risk assessment; risk mitigation; mental health jail diversion; case planning; Risk-Need-Responsivity model
MeSH headings : Community Integration / legislation & jurisprudence; Community Integration / psychology; Humans; Jails / statistics & numerical data; Mental Competency; Mental Health / legislation & jurisprudence; Risk Assessment
TL;DR: Overall, there is strong theoretical justification and empirical evidence from other criminal justice contexts; however, the body of research on the use of risk assessment tools in mental health jail diversion programs, although promising, is relatively nascent. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 9, 2020

2020 journal article

Psychometric Properties of the MacArthur Community Violence Screening Instrument

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 19(3), 253–268.

By: J. Cartwright*, S. Desmarais n, K. Grimm*, A. Meade n & R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: Violence; serious mental illness; item response theory; differential item functioning
TL;DR: Findings support using theMCVSI as a measure of violence in studies of U.S. adults with mental illness and highlight the importance of using more methodologically rigorous approaches to measuring violence, including the ongoing study of the MCVSI across samples and settings. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 27, 2020

2020 journal article

The Coping Self-Efficacy Scale: Psychometric properties in an outpatient sample of active duty military personnel

Military Psychology, 32(3), 261–272.

By: C. Cunningham*, R. Cramer*, S. Cacace n, M. Franks* & S. Desmarais n

author keywords: Coping self-efficacy; suicide; military; mental health; factor analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: April 27, 2020

2020 journal article

The Role of Risk Assessment in the Criminal Justice System: Moving Beyond a Return to the Status Quo

2.1, 2(1).

By: S. Desmarais n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 13, 2020

2020 journal article

Violence risk assessment: Current status and contemporary issues

Marquette Law Review, 103(3), 793–817. https://scholarship.law.marquette.edu/mulr/vol103/iss3/6

By: S. Desmarais & S. Zottola

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 5, 2020

2019 report

A national portrait of restorative approaches to intimate partner violence: Pathways to safety, accountability, healing, and well-being

https://www.courtinnovation.org/publications-RJ-IPV

By: A. Cissner, E. Sasson, R. Thomforde Hauser, H. Packer, J. Pennell, E. Smith, S. Desmarais, G. Burford

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 5, 2020

2019 journal article

Evaluation of an Online Sexual Health Program among Adolescent Girls with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties

Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29(4), 1044–1054.

By: K. Kamke n, L. Widman n & S. Desmarais n

author keywords: High risk youth; Adolescent girls; Sexual communication; eHealth; Preventative intervention
TL;DR: Support is found for the feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of HEART among adolescent girls with EBDs in community-based settings and the growing need for research into the transferability of sexual health interventions to facilitate evidence-based decision-making about program dissemination and implementation. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: April 6, 2020

2019 report

Family-centered practice project: annual report to the North Carolina Division of Social Services

Raleigh, NC: Division of Social Services, NC Department of Health and Human Services.

By: S. Desmarais, S. Cacace, K. Norwalk, J. Pennell, M. Latz, J. King, M. Stokes

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 5, 2020

2019 journal article

Gender in the jihad: Characteristics and outcomes among women and men involved in jihadism-inspired terrorism.

Journal of Threat Assessment and Management, 6(2), 76–92.

By: C. Brugh n, S. Desmarais n, J. Simons-Rudolph n & S. Zottola n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 13, 2020

2019 journal article

Methodological limitations in the measurement and statistical modeling of violence among adults with mental illness

International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 28(3).

By: K. Johnson*, S. Desmarais n, S. Tueller* & R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: risk screening; assessment; and management; simulation; violence measurement
MeSH headings : Adult; Bias; Biomedical Research / methods; Biomedical Research / standards; Cross-Sectional Studies; Humans; Mental Disorders / physiopathology; Models, Statistical; Risk Assessment; Self Report / standards; Substance-Related Disorders / physiopathology; Violence
TL;DR: This study quantifies the effects of three common limitations of empirical research: insensitive measurement of violence that results in violence classification with high levels of information bias, use of cross‐sectional data, and use of data lacking spatiotemporal contiguity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 11, 2019

2019 journal article

Mindsets of Addiction: Implications for Treatment Intentions

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 38(5), 367–394.

By: J. Burnette n, R. Forsyth n, S. Desmarais n & C. Hoyt*

Contributors: J. Burnette n, R. Forsyth n, S. Desmarais n & C. Hoyt*

author keywords: mindsets; attributions; treatment choices; addiction; disease model
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: June 4, 2019

2019 journal article

Reliability and Validity of START and LSI-R Assessments in Mental Health Jail Diversion Clients

ASSESSMENT, 26(7), 1347–1361.

By: E. Lowder n, S. Desmarais n, C. Rade n, K. Johnson* & R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: mental health jail diversion; risk assessment; protective factors; recidivism
MeSH headings : Adult; Criminal Psychology / methods; Criminals / psychology; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Health; Middle Aged; Prisoners / psychology; Recidivism / psychology; Reproducibility of Results; Risk Assessment / methods; Risk Assessment / standards; United States
TL;DR: There were some differences in accuracy of START vulnerability and LSI-R total scores and risk estimates in predicting jail days (but not arrests), over shorter follow-ups, but no such differences were found for START strength total scores across any follow-up period or recidivism measure. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2019

2019 journal article

Results of the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen Across Repeated Jail Bookings

Psychiatric Services, 70(11), 1006–1012.

By: S. Zottola n, S. Desmarais n, S. Neupert n, L. Dong n, E. Laber n, E. Lowder n, R. Van Dorn n

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Interview, Psychological; Logistic Models; Male; Mental Disorders / diagnosis; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Middle Aged; Prisoners / psychology; Prisoners / statistics & numerical data; Referral and Consultation / statistics & numerical data; Southeastern United States / epidemiology; Young Adult
TL;DR: Findings show that BJMHS results changed across bookings, and further research is needed to determine whether changes reflect true changes in mental health status, issues with fidelity, the repeated nature of the screening process, or other factors. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 25, 2019

2019 chapter

Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START)

In R. D. Morgan (Ed.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Criminal Psychology.

By: T. Nicholls, S. Desmarais, M. Martin, J. Brink & C. Webster

Ed(s): R. Morgan

Source: Crossref
Added: February 6, 2021

2018 journal article

Effectiveness of Mental Health Courts in Reducing Recidivism: A Meta-Analysis

Psychiatric Services, 69(1), 15–22.

By: E. Lowder n, C. Rade n & S. Desmarais n

MeSH headings : Adult; Criminal Law / statistics & numerical data; Criminals / statistics & numerical data; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Health Services / statistics & numerical data; Middle Aged; Prisons / statistics & numerical data; Recidivism / prevention & control; Recidivism / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: A meta-analytic investigation of the effect on criminal recidivism of adult MHC participation compared with traditional criminal processing suggested the need for research to identify additional sources of variability in the effectiveness of MHCs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 book

Handbook of Recidivism Risk/Needs Assessment Tools

Sarah Desmarais

Ed(s): J. Singh, D. Kroner, J. Wormith, S. Desmarais* & Z. Hamilton

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 24, 2020

2018 journal article

Implicit theories of criminal behavior: Fostering public support for ex-offender community reentry

Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice, 14(1), 14–36.

By: C. Rade, S. Desmarais & J. Burnette

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 5, 2020

2018 journal article

Lifetime Suicide-Related Behavior, Violent Victimization, and Behavioral Health Outcomes: Results From a Vulnerable Population Needs Assessment

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 9, 088626051880194.

By: R. Cramer*, K. Johnson*, M. Nobles*, S. Holley*, S. Desmarais n, T. Gemberling*, S. Wright, C. Wilsey*, R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: suicide; victimization; depression; anxiety; posttraumatic stress
MeSH headings : Adult; Bullying; Crime Victims; Humans; Needs Assessment; Suicide; Vulnerable Populations
TL;DR: Controlling for demographic covariates, analyses revealed a consistent pattern in which the violent victimization + SRB subgroup displayed significantly worse behavioral health outcomes, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, general distress, and posttraumatic stress. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 24, 2020

2018 journal article

Peer-support intervention for postpartum depression: Participant satisfaction and program effectiveness

Midwifery, 64, 38–47.

By: B. Prevatt n, E. Lowder n & S. Desmarais n

author keywords: Postpartum depression; Peer-support intervention; Community mental health; Community-based participatory research
MeSH headings : Adult; Analysis of Variance; Depression, Postpartum / psychology; Depression, Postpartum / therapy; Female; Humans; Internet; Middle Aged; Mothers / psychology; Patient Satisfaction; Peer Group; Pregnancy; Program Evaluation / methods; Qualitative Research; Social Support; Southeastern United States; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: Overall, findings indicate this peer-support program is not only acceptable to program attendees but also they provide a potential mechanism for improving mental health outcomes; however, further evaluation is needed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: October 19, 2018

2018 journal article

Performance and clinical utility of a short violence risk screening tool in U.S. adults with mental illness.

Psychological Services, 15(4), 398–408.

By: J. Cartwright, S. Desmarais*, K. Johnson & R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: violence; screening; adults with mental illnesses; violence risk assessment
MeSH headings : Adult; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / standards; Reproducibility of Results; Risk Assessment / methods; Schizophrenia; Sensitivity and Specificity; Violence; Young Adult
TL;DR: Findings of the present study do not provide compelling support for the clinical utility of the screening tool developed by Singh et al. (2012) in predicting community-based violence over 6-month and 12-month durations in U.S. adults with schizophrenia. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 19, 2018

2018 journal article

Predictive validity of HCR-20, START, and static-99R assessments in predicting institutional aggression among sexual offenders.

Law and Human Behavior, 42(1), 13–25.

By: J. Cartwright n, S. Desmarais n, J. Hazel*, T. Griffith* & A. Azizian*

author keywords: HCR-20; Static-99R; START; risk assessment; sexual offender
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Aggression; Forensic Psychiatry; Hospitals, Psychiatric; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Prisoners; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Risk Assessment; Sex Offenses; Young Adult
TL;DR: Results support the predictive validity of HCR-20 and START, and to a lesser extent, Static-99R assessments in predicting institutional aggression among patients detained or civilly committed pursuant to the sexually violent predator (SVP) law. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Prevalence rates, reporting, and psychosocial correlates of stalking victimization: results from a three-sample cross-sectional study

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 53(11), 1253–1263.

By: M. Nobles*, R. Cramer*, S. Zottola n, S. Desmarais n, T. Gemberling*, S. Holley*, S. Wright

author keywords: Stalking; Victimization; Mental health; LGBTQ; BDSM; Personality
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aggression; Crime Victims / psychology; Crime Victims / statistics & numerical data; Cross-Sectional Studies; Disclosure; Female; Friends; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Prevalence; Sexual and Gender Minorities / psychology; Stalking / epidemiology; Stalking / psychology; Students / psychology; United States / epidemiology
TL;DR: Logistic regression results showed the strongest factors in identifying elevated stalking victimization risk were: older age, elevated aggression, higher cognitive reappraisal skills, lesser low self-control, increased symptoms of suicidality and PTSD re-experiencing, and female and other gender minority status. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: November 19, 2018

2018 journal article

Racial Bias and LSI-R Assessments in Probation Sentencing and Outcomes

Criminal Justice and Behavior, 46(2), 210–233.

By: E. Lowder*, M. Morrison*, D. Kroner* & S. Desmarais n

author keywords: risk assessment; racial bias; probation; sentencing; predictive validity
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: February 11, 2019

2017 journal article

An Integrated Model of Health and Happiness Among Post-9/11 Military Veterans

Military Behavioral Health, 5(3), 236–244.

By: J. Morgan n, S. Desmarais n & S. Neupert n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 journal article

An Integrative Theoretical Model of Public Support for Ex-Offender Reentry

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 62(8), 2131–2152.

By: C. Rade n, S. Desmarais n & J. Burnette n

Contributors: C. Rade n, S. Desmarais n & J. Burnette n

author keywords: mindsets; implicit theory; ex-offender; reentry; public attitudes
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Attitude; Community Integration; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Models, Theoretical; Prisoners; Psychological Theory; Public Opinion; Young Adult
TL;DR: An integrative model applying implicit theory showed that growth mindsets predicted more positive attitudes toward ex-offenders, which, in turn, predicted greater support for reentry, and findings suggest that anti-stigma interventions should targetgrowth mindsets to promote community reintegration. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Associations Between Time Since Event and Posttraumatic Growth Among Military Veterans

Military Psychology, 29(5), 456–463.

By: J. Morgan n & S. Desmarais n

author keywords: posttraumatic growth; trauma; military; veterans; posttraumatic stress disorder
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Attitudes of small animal practitioners toward participation in veterinary clinical trials

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 250(1), 86–97.

By: M. Gruen*, E. Griffith, S. Caney, M. Rishniw & B. Lascelles

MeSH headings : Animals; Attitude of Health Personnel; Clinical Trials as Topic / veterinary; Cross-Sectional Studies; Data Collection; Humans; Pets; Research / organization & administration; Veterinarians; Veterinary Medicine / methods
TL;DR: Attitudes of small animal practitioners toward veterinary clinical trials and variables influencing their likelihood of participating in such trials were determined and efforts should be increased to raise practitioner awareness of clinical trials for which patients might qualify. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Commentary: Risk Assessment in the Age of Evidence-Based Practice and Policy

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 16(1), 18–22.

By: S. Desmarais n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Daily stressors as antecedents, correlates, and consequences of alcohol and drug use and cravings in community-based offenders.

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 31(3), 315–325.

By: S. Neupert*, S. Desmarais*, J. Gray, A. Cohn, S. Doherty & K. Knight

author keywords: daily stressors; alcohol; cravings; drug use; justice-involved individuals
MeSH headings : Adaptation, Psychological / physiology; Adult; Aged; Alcohol Drinking / psychology; Craving; Criminals / psychology; Drug Users / psychology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Stress, Psychological / psychology; Substance-Related Disorders / psychology; Young Adult
TL;DR: Findings highlight the importance of tailoring treatment as a function of individual differences, including prior treatment experiences, and targeting daily stressors and subsequent cravings among justice-involved adults with alcohol and drug use problems. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Facilitators and Barriers to Disclosure of Postpartum Mood Disorder Symptoms to a Healthcare Provider

Maternal and Child Health Journal, 22(1), 120–129.

By: B. Prevatt n & S. Desmarais n

author keywords: Postpartum mood disorder; Disclosure; Maternal mental health; Barriers; Social support
MeSH headings : Adult; Community-Based Participatory Research; Depression, Postpartum / psychology; Female; Health Personnel; Help-Seeking Behavior; Humans; Mood Disorders / psychology; Mothers / psychology; North Carolina; Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology; Postpartum Period / psychology; Pregnancy; Professional-Patient Relations; Self Disclosure; Social Support; United States
TL;DR: Beyond universal screening, efforts to promote PPMD disclosure and help-seeking should target mothers’ social support networks. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Factors that support successful transition to the community among women leaving prison in British Columbia: a prospective cohort study using participatory action research

CMAJ Open, 5(3), E717–E723.

By: P. Janssen n, M. Korchinski n, S. Desmarais n, A. Albert n, L. Condello n, M. Buchanan n, A. Granger-Brown n, V. Ramsden n ...

TL;DR: Findings emphasize the relevance of health-related strategies as drivers of recidivism among women released from prison and suggest health assessment on admission followed by treatment for trauma and associated psychiatric disorders and for chronic medical and dental problems deserve consideration as priority approaches to reduce rates of reinc incarceration. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 24, 2020

2017 journal article

Jail-to-community treatment continuum for adults with co-occurring substance use and mental disorders: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial

Trials, 18(1).

By: R. Van Dorn*, S. Desmarais n, C. Rade n, E. Burris n, G. Cuddeback*, K. Johnson*, S. Tueller*, M. Comfort*, K. Mueser*

author keywords: Jail; Mental illness; Substance use; Open trial; Randomized controlled trial
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Clinical Protocols; Community Mental Health Services / organization & administration; Comorbidity; Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration; Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / organization & administration; Feasibility Studies; Female; Health Services Accessibility / organization & administration; Humans; Interdisciplinary Communication; Male; Mental Disorders / diagnosis; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Mental Disorders / psychology; Mental Disorders / therapy; Middle Aged; Motivational Interviewing / organization & administration; Patient Care Team / organization & administration; Pilot Projects; Prisoners / psychology; Psychotherapy, Group / organization & administration; Research Design; Southeastern United States; Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis; Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology; Substance-Related Disorders / psychology; Substance-Related Disorders / therapy; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
TL;DR: A study that will develop research and communication protocols and adapt two evidence-based treatments, dual-diagnosis motivational interviewing (DDMI) and integrated group therapy (IGT), for delivery to adults with CODs across a jail-to-community treatment continuum, with the potential to improve both jail- and community-based treatment services. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Kriminalprognosen in der Praxis

Diagnostica, 63(1), 2–14.

By: M. Rettenberger, R. Eher, S. Desmarais*, C. Hurducas, K. Arbach-Lucioni, C. Condemarin, K. Dean, M. Doyle ...

author keywords: risk assessment; assessment; risk assessment instrument; forensic psychiatry; prison system
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 journal article

Measurement of Change in Dynamic Factors Using the START: AV

Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, 17(3), 198–215.

By: B. Sellers*, S. Desmarais n & M. Hanger*

author keywords: Dynamic items; protective factors; risk assessment; START:AV; structured professional judgment
TL;DR: Examining changes in START:AV factors between initial and follow-up assessments conducted approximately three months later revealed significant item-level changes on several factors, as well as reliable changes in total scores for 28% of adolescents. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 report

Mental health characteristics of detainees in Wake County Jail

[Final Project Report]. https://tinyurl.com/yaj2caqx

By: S. Desmarais, E. Lowder, L. Dong & E. Laber

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 5, 2020

2017 journal article

Models of Protection Against Recidivism in Justice-Involved Adults With Mental Illnesses

Criminal Justice and Behavior, 44(7), 893–911.

By: E. Lowder n, S. Desmarais n, C. Rade n, T. Coffey & R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: protective factors; risk factors; risk assessment; recidivism; mentally ill offenders
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Posttraumatic Stress, Posttraumatic Growth, and Satisfaction With Life in Military Veterans

Military Psychology, 29(5), 434–447.

By: J. Morgan n, S. Desmarais n, R. Mitchell n & J. Simons-Rudolph n

author keywords: posttraumatic growth; posttraumatic stress disorder; satisfaction with life; rumination; military veterans
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR): Disability Application Outcomes Among Homeless Adults

Psychiatric Services, 68(11), 1189–1192.

By: E. Lowder n, S. Desmarais n, S. Neupert n & M. Truelove n

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Disability Evaluation; Female; Ill-Housed Persons / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Insurance, Disability / statistics & numerical data; Male; Middle Aged; Social Security / statistics & numerical data; United States; United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration / statistics & numerical data; Young Adult
TL;DR: Women and adults receiving public assistance appear disadvantaged in the SOAR application process, and SOAR critical components promote successful disability application outcomes. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

The state of scientific knowledge regarding factors associated with terrorism.

Journal of Threat Assessment and Management, 4(4), 180–209.

By: S. Desmarais n, J. Simons-Rudolph n, C. Brugh n, E. Schilling n & C. Hoggan n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2016 journal article

A Meta-Analysis of Public Attitudes Toward Ex-Offenders

Criminal Justice and Behavior, 43(9), 1260–1280.

By: C. Rade n, S. Desmarais n & R. Mitchell n

Contributors: C. Rade n, S. Desmarais n & R. Mitchell n

author keywords: public attitudes; public opinion; stigma; ex-offender; meta-analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

A longitudinal analysis of the overlap between violence and victimization among adults with mental illnesses

Psychiatry Research, 246, 203–210.

By: K. Johnson*, S. Desmarais n, S. Tueller*, K. Grimm*, M. Swartz* & R. Van Dorn*

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Crime Victims / statistics & numerical data; Female; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology; Suicidal Ideation; Suicide, Attempted / statistics & numerical data; Violence / statistics & numerical data; Young Adult
TL;DR: Two distinct pathways towards, and away from, violent outcomes were, in part, a function of recent violence and/or victimization, as well as substance use, psychiatric symptoms, and suicidal behaviors. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Correlates of Risky Heterosexual Behaviors Among Women Who Use Methamphetamine

Journal of Drug Issues, 46(2), 148–160.

By: K. Johnson n, S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn*, A. Lutnick*, A. Kral* & J. Lorvick*

Contributors: K. Johnson n, S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn*, A. Lutnick*, A. Kral* & J. Lorvick*

author keywords: risky sexual behaviors; women who use methamphetamine; HIV and STI risk
TL;DR: Results suggest that HIV and STI prevention strategies should consider characteristics associated with differing risky heterosexual behaviors, and a need for standardization in measurement and evaluation of sexual risk in research and practice with women who use methamphetamine. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Effects of sample size and distributional assumptions on competing models of the factor structure of the PANSS and BPRS

International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 26(4), e1549.

By: S. Tueller*, K. Johnson*, K. Grimm*, S. Desmarais n, B. Sellers* & R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: BPRS; data integration; factor analysis; PANSS; psychopathology
MeSH headings : Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale / statistics & numerical data; Factor Analysis, Statistical; Humans; Mental Disorders / diagnosis; Models, Statistical; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / statistics & numerical data; Sample Size; Statistical Distributions
TL;DR: Simulation results indicated that incorrectly assuming normality led to biases in model fit and factor structure, especially for small sample size, and the effects of sample size were examined. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 5, 2021

2016 journal article

Enquête internationale sur les pratiques d’évaluation du risque de violence : présentation des données belges

Annales Médico-Psychologiques, Revue Psychiatrique, 174(7), 539–543.

By: T. Pham*, C. Ducro*, S. Desmarais n, C. Hurducas*, K. Arbach-Lucioni*, C. Condemarin*, K. Dean*, M. Doyle* ...

author keywords: Belgium; Evaluation; Mental health professionals; Risk; Survey; Violence
TL;DR: Cette enquete a ete developpee au plan international, afin d’identifier les methodes d”evaluation du risque de violence and of comparer leur utilite percue par les psychologues, psychiatres and infirmiers psychiatriques. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Leading indicators of community-based violent events among adults with mental illness

Psychological Medicine, 47(7), 1179–1191.

By: R. Van Dorn*, K. Grimm*, S. Desmarais n, S. Tueller*, K. Johnson* & M. Swartz*

author keywords: Autoregressive cross-lag; longitudinal studies; mental illness; victimization; violence
MeSH headings : Adult; Crime Victims / statistics & numerical data; Ill-Housed Persons / statistics & numerical data; Hospitalization / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Mental Disorders / therapy; Violence / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: Findings indicate mechanisms for reducing violent events, including trauma-informed therapy, targeting internalizing and externalizing affective symptoms with cognitive–behavioral and psychopharmacological interventions, and integrating substance use and psychiatric care. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Lifetime substance use as a predictor of postpartum mental health

Archives of Women's Mental Health, 20(1), 189–199.

By: B. Prevatt n, S. Desmarais n & P. Janssen*

author keywords: Postpartum mental health; Alcohol use; Drug use; Screening
MeSH headings : Adult; Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology; Alcohol Drinking / psychology; Anxiety / epidemiology; Anxiety / psychology; Canada / epidemiology; Depression, Postpartum / diagnosis; Depression, Postpartum / epidemiology; Depression, Postpartum / psychology; Female; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Mood Disorders / epidemiology; Mood Disorders / psychology; Pregnancy; Risk Factors; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / epidemiology; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / psychology; Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology; Substance-Related Disorders / psychology; Surveys and Questionnaires; Urban Population; Women's Health; Young Adult
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Medication-assisted treatment and violent outcomes in community-based offenders with alcohol and drug use problems.

Psychology of Violence, 6(3), 378–389.

By: S. Desmarais*, J. Gray, C. Rade*, A. Cohn, S. Doherty & K. Knight

Contributors: S. Desmarais*, J. Gray, C. Rade*, A. Cohn, S. Doherty & K. Knight

author keywords: medication-assisted treatment; violence; victimization; alcohol and drug use; offenders
TL;DR: Findings provide evidence supporting MAT as an intervention for victimization, and continued efforts are needed to explore strategies to promote treatment adherence and reduce violent outcomes in community-based offenders with alcohol and drug use problems. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 report

Mental health disparities in the United States: Miami Dade County

[Final Evaluation Report]. Miami, FL: 11th Judicial District Criminal Mental Health Project.

By: S. Desmarais, E. Lowder & R. Van Dorn

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 30, 2021

2016 journal article

Performance of recidivism risk assessment instruments in U.S. correctional settings.

Psychological Services, 13(3), 206–222.

By: S. Desmarais n, K. Johnson n & J. Singh

author keywords: risk assessment; recidivism; adult offenders; systematic review; predictive validity
MeSH headings : Adult; Commitment of Mentally Ill / legislation & jurisprudence; Criminals / legislation & jurisprudence; Criminals / psychology; Humans; Prisoners / legislation & jurisprudence; Prisoners / psychology; Psychological Tests / statistics & numerical data; Psychometrics / statistics & numerical data; Recurrence; Reproducibility of Results; Risk Assessment / statistics & numerical data; United States; Violence / legislation & jurisprudence; Violence / prevention & control; Violence / psychology
TL;DR: This review synthesizes the findings of studies examining the predictive validity of assessments completed using instruments designed to predict general recidivism risk, including committing a new crime and violating conditions of probation or parole, among adult offenders in the United States. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Proximal Risk Factors for Short-Term Community Violence Among Adults With Mental Illnesses

Psychiatric Services, 67(7), 771–778.

By: K. Johnson n, S. Desmarais n, K. Grimm n, S. Tueller n, M. Swartz n & R. Van Dorn n

MeSH headings : Adult; Crime Victims / statistics & numerical data; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Middle Aged; Risk Assessment / statistics & numerical data; Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology; Violence / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: Empirical evidence is provided for three proximal, clinically relevant indicators in the assessment and management of short-term violence risk among adults with mental illnesses: current alcohol use, recent violence, and recent victimization. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Recidivism following mental health court exit: Between and within-group comparisons.

Law and Human Behavior, 40(2), 118–127.

By: E. Lowder n, S. Desmarais n & D. Baucom n

Contributors: E. Lowder n, S. Desmarais n & D. Baucom n

author keywords: jail diversion; mental health court; recidivism
MeSH headings : Adult; Criminals / legislation & jurisprudence; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders / therapy; Mental Health Services; Minnesota; Prisoners / legislation & jurisprudence; Recurrence
TL;DR: Examination of Mental Health Courts for Recidivism 1 year postexit suggests that MHCs may be particularly effective for high-risk participants and that time spent in a MHC has positive effects on recidivism, regardless of graduation status. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 report

START:AV knowledge guide: A research compendium on the START:AV strength and vulnerability items

Burnaby, Canada: Mental Health, Law & Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University.

By: J. Viljoen, T. Nicholls, K. Cruise, J. Beneteau-Douglas, S. Desmarais, C. Barone, C. Webster

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 30, 2021

2016 journal article

Sexual Coercion Practices Among Undergraduate Male Recreational Athletes, Intercollegiate Athletes, and Non-Athletes

Violence Against Women, 23(7), 795–812.

By: B. Young*, S. Desmarais n, J. Baldwin* & R. Chandler*

author keywords: college athletes; sexual coercion; rape myths
MeSH headings : Athletes / psychology; Athletes / statistics & numerical data; Coercion; Cross-Sectional Studies; Humans; Male; Psychometrics / instrumentation; Psychometrics / methods; Sex Offenses / psychology; Sex Offenses / statistics & numerical data; Sexism / psychology; Sexual Behavior / psychology; Students / psychology; Students / statistics & numerical data; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult
TL;DR: The authors' analyses showed significant differences between the responses of athletes and non-athletes for all dependent variables, and intercollegiate and recreational athletes on attitudes toward women and the prevalence of sexual coercion. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Systematic review of religious affiliations and beliefs as correlates of public attitudes toward capital punishment

Criminal Justice Studies, 30(1), 63–85.

By: C. Rade n, A. Holland n, J. Gregory* & S. Desmarais n

author keywords: Capital punishment; death penalty; religion; public opinion
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 chapter

The International Risk Survey

In International Perspectives on Violence Risk Assessment (pp. 101–126).

By: J. Singh, S. Desmarais*, R. Otto, T. Nicholls, K. Petersen & M. Pritchard

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 13, 2020

2016 journal article

The intersection of interpersonal and self-directed violence among general adult, college student and sexually diverse samples

International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 63(1), 78–85.

By: R. Cramer*, S. Desmarais n, K. Johnson n, T. Gemberling*, M. Nobles*, S. Holley*, S. Wright, R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: Self-directed violence; interpersonal violence; victimization; suicide; perpetration; physical assault
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Crime Victims / psychology; Crime Victims / statistics & numerical data; Female; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Logistic Models; Male; Middle Aged; Sexual Partners; Students / psychology; Suicide / psychology; Suicide / statistics & numerical data; Surveys and Questionnaires; United States; Violence / statistics & numerical data; Young Adult; Suicide Prevention
TL;DR: Findings support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) definition of suicide as self-directed violence and should further account for the role of violent victimization by focusing on the joint conceptualization of self- directed and interpersonal violence. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

The latent structure of psychiatric symptoms across mental disorders as measured with the PANSS and BPRS-18

Psychiatry Research, 245, 83–90.

By: R. Van Dorn*, S. Desmarais n, K. Grimm*, S. Tueller*, K. Johnson*, B. Sellers*, M. Swartz*

Contributors: R. Van Dorn*, S. Desmarais n, K. Grimm*, S. Tueller*, K. Johnson*, B. Sellers*, M. Swartz*

author keywords: Factor structure; Between-diagnoses; Mental illness; Invariance
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Factor Analysis, Statistical; Female; Hospitalization; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders / diagnosis; Mental Disorders / psychology; Middle Aged; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Psychometrics; Symptom Assessment; Young Adult
TL;DR: It is possible to obtain a psychiatric symptoms factor structure that is generalizable across patient characteristics, which has clinical and research implications and future research examining the impact of various interventions on psychiatric symptoms among adults with mental illnesses should use the 4-factor model identified in this study. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

La práctica de la evaluación del riesgo de violencia en España

Revista De La Facultad De Medicina, 63(3), 357–366.

By: J. Singh*, K. Arbach-Lucioni*, S. Desmarais*, C. Hurducas n, C. Condemarin*, K. Dean*, M. Doyle*, J. Folino* ...

Contributors: K. Arbach-Lucioni*, S. Desmarais*, C. Hurducas n, C. Condemarin*, K. Dean*, M. Doyle*, J. Folino*, V. Godoy-Cervera* ...

TL;DR: Novel data is provided on the prevalence of use and the perceived utility of specific tools, as well as on other issues related to the professional practice of violence risk assessment in Spain, which can guide professional in the health care, correctional and forensic settings, aswell as those responsible for decisions in institutions about choosing which tool to implement. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2015 journal article

Latent class analysis of discordance between results of drug use assessments in the CATIE data

Schizophrenia Research, 161(2-3), 434–438.

By: K. Johnson n, S. Desmarais n, M. Swartz* & R. Van Dorn*

Contributors: K. Johnson n, S. Desmarais n, M. Swartz* & R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: Assessment; Drug use; Latent class analysis; Schizophrenia
MeSH headings : Adult; Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use; Data Interpretation, Statistical; Female; Hair / chemistry; Humans; Logistic Models; Male; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Schizophrenia / complications; Schizophrenia / drug therapy; Schizophrenia / epidemiology; Self Report; Substance-Related Disorders / complications; Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis; Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology; Urinalysis
TL;DR: Findings showed that discordance between results occurs at non-trivial rates and is, in part, attributable to individual characteristics. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Mental health correlates of drug treatment among women who use methamphetamine

The American Journal on Addictions, 24(7), 646–653.

By: C. Rade n, S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn*, A. Lutnick*, A. Kral* & J. Lorvick*

Contributors: C. Rade n, S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn*, A. Lutnick*, A. Kral* & J. Lorvick*

MeSH headings : Adult; Amphetamine-Related Disorders / drug therapy; Amphetamine-Related Disorders / epidemiology; Ethnicity; Female; Humans; Mental Disorders / drug therapy; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Mental Disorders / therapy; Methamphetamine / adverse effects; Middle Aged; North Carolina / epidemiology; Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data; Prevalence; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: The present study demonstrates the association between mental health treatment and drug treatment, above and beyond presence or number of mental disorders, and provides direction for drug treatment providers seeking to improve treatment entry and participation among women who use methamphetamine. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Treating Opioid-Involved Criminal Justice Clients: An Examination of Mental Health Problems and Medication-Assisted Treatment

Offender Programs Report, 18(6), 81–88.

By: J. Gray, S. Desmarais, A. Cohn, S. Doherty & K. Knight

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 30, 2021

2015 journal article

Violence Risk Assessment Practices in Denmark: A Multidisciplinary National Survey

Scandinavian Journal of Forensic Science, 21(2), 103–110.

By: L. Nielsen*, S. Mastrigt*, R. Otto*, K. Seewald*, C. Ruiter*, M. Rettenberger*, K. Reeves*, M. Rebocho* ...

author keywords: Risk assessment; violence; multidisciplinary survey; forensic psychiatry; HCR-20; START; PCL-R; PCL-SV
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 21, 2021

2014 journal article

A Typology of Community Violence Perpetration and Victimization Among Adults With Mental Illnesses

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 30(3), 522–540.

By: K. Johnson n, S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn* & K. Grimm*

Contributors: K. Johnson n, S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn* & K. Grimm*

author keywords: mental health and violence; community violence; violence exposure
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Crime Victims / statistics & numerical data; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders / psychology; Middle Aged; Residence Characteristics / statistics & numerical data; Socioeconomic Factors; United States; Violence / statistics & numerical data; Young Adult
TL;DR: There is evidence for a victim–perpetrator overlap in this population of adults with mental illnesses and preventive measures targeting violence and victimization may be more effective than those with separate strategies for each. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Community Violence Perpetration and Victimization Among Adults With Mental Illnesses

American Journal of Public Health, 104(12), 2342–2349.

By: S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn n, K. Johnson n, K. Grimm n, K. Douglas n & M. Swartz n

Contributors: S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn n, K. Johnson n, K. Grimm n, K. Douglas n & M. Swartz n

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Crime Victims / statistics & numerical data; Female; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders; Middle Aged; Prevalence; United States / epidemiology; Violence / statistics & numerical data; Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology
TL;DR: Results provided further evidence that adults with mental illnesses experienced violent outcomes at high rates, and that they were more likely to be victims than perpetrators of community violence. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Content and Framing of Male- and Female-Perpetrated Intimate Partner Violence in Print News

Partner Abuse, 5(3), 259–278.

By: B. Sellers*, S. Desmarais n & M. Tirotti*

author keywords: intimate partner violence; media portrayals; gender; framing analysis; social problem
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2014 journal article

From risk assessment to risk management: Matching interventions to adolescent offenders' strengths and vulnerabilities

Children and Youth Services Review, 47(P1), 1–9.

By: J. Singh*, S. Desmarais n, B. Sellers*, T. Hylton*, M. Tirotti* & R. Van Dorn*

Contributors: J. Singh*, S. Desmarais n, B. Sellers*, T. Hylton*, M. Tirotti* & R. Van Dorn*

author keywords: Risk assessment; Risk management; Adolescent offenders; Protective factors; START:AV
TL;DR: The RNR model was used to examine associations between identified strengths and vulnerabilities, interventions, and institutional outcomes for justice-involved youth, suggesting some gaps between risk assessment and risk management and highlighting the potential usefulness of strength-based approaches to intervention. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

International Perspectives on the Practical Application of Violence Risk Assessment: A Global Survey of 44 Countries

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 13(3), 193–206.

By: J. Singh*, S. Desmarais n, C. Hurducas*, K. Arbach-Lucioni*, C. Condemarin*, K. Dean*, M. Doyle*, J. Folino* ...

Contributors: J. Singh*, S. Desmarais n, C. Hurducas*, K. Arbach-Lucioni*, C. Condemarin*, K. Dean*, M. Doyle*, J. Folino* ...

author keywords: violence; risk assessment; survey; international; mental health
TL;DR: It is suggested that violence risk assessment is a global phenomenon, as is the use of instruments to assist in this task, and improved feedback following risk assessments and the development of risk management plans could improve the efficacy of health services. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Intimate partner abuse before and during pregnancy as risk factors for postpartum mental health problems

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 14(1).

By: S. Desmarais n, A. Pritchard*, E. Lowder n & P. Janssen

Contributors: S. Desmarais n, A. Pritchard*, E. Lowder n & P. Janssen

author keywords: Intimate partner abuse; Psychological aggression; Physical assault; Sexual coercion; Postpartum mental health; Stress; Anxiety; Depression; Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Posttraumatic stress disorder
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Battered Women / statistics & numerical data; British Columbia / epidemiology; Depression, Postpartum / epidemiology; Depression, Postpartum / etiology; Female; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Mental Disorders / epidemiology; Mental Disorders / etiology; Mental Health; Middle Aged; Postpartum Period; Pregnancy; Risk Factors; Self Report; Sexual Partners / psychology; Socioeconomic Factors; Spouse Abuse / statistics & numerical data; Surveys and Questionnaires; Women's Health; Young Adult
TL;DR: Evidence is provided that women who experienced intimate partner abuse—whether before or during pregnancy—reported higher levels of postpartum mental health problems; however, associations differed as a function of the timing and type of abuse, as well as specific mental health symptoms. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Outpatient Commitment and Its Alternatives: Questions Yet to Be Answered

Psychiatric Services, 65(6), 812–815.

By: J. Morrissey n, S. Desmarais n & M. Domino n

Contributors: J. Morrissey n, S. Desmarais n & M. Domino n

MeSH headings : Ambulatory Care / legislation & jurisprudence; Ambulatory Care / methods; Commitment of Mentally Ill; Community Mental Health Services / legislation & jurisprudence; Community Mental Health Services / methods; Humans; Legal Guardians; Mental Disorders / therapy; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; United States
TL;DR: The authors describe the strengths and shortcomings in existing studies and propose a research strategy that would take advantage of advances in methodologies, such as instrumental variables and propensity weighting, to design studies with a level of rigor comparable to that of randomized controlled trials. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Perceptions and experiences of people with mental illness regarding their interactions with police

International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, 37(4), 334–340.

By: J. Livingston*, S. Desmarais n, S. Verdun-Jones*, R. Parent*, E. Michalak* & J. Brink*

Contributors: J. Livingston*, S. Desmarais n, S. Verdun-Jones*, R. Parent*, E. Michalak* & J. Brink*

author keywords: Police; Mental Illness; Perceived Procedural Justice; Mixed method
MeSH headings : Adult; Attitude; British Columbia; Community-Based Participatory Research; Criminal Law; Female; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Male; Mentally Ill Persons; Middle Aged; Police; Social Justice / psychology; Vulnerable Populations / psychology
TL;DR: Emphasizing a procedural justice framework for police handling of situations involving people with mental illness is a vital step toward improving how these interactions are experienced and perceived. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Police perceptions and contact among people with mental illnesses: Comparisons with a general population survey.

Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 20(4), 431–442.

By: S. Desmarais*, J. Livingston, C. Greaves, K. Johnson*, S. Verdun-Jones, R. Parent, J. Brink

Contributors: S. Desmarais*, J. Livingston, C. Greaves, K. Johnson* & J. Brink

author keywords: mental illness; attitudes; confidence; police; contact
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 report

Reinvestment Grant Program Evaluation Report.

Miami, FL: 11th Judicial District Criminal Mental Health Project.

By: S. Desmarais, E. Lowder, C. Rade & K. Johnson

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2014 book

Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability: Adolescent Version (START: AV)

Burnaby, Canada: Mental Health, Law & Policy Institute, Simon Fraser University.

By: J. Viljoen, K. Cruise, T. Nicholls, S. Desmarais & C. Webster

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2014 chapter

Violence assessment over the short-term

In B. Purin & I. Treasaden (Eds.), Forensic psychiatry: Fundamentals and clinical practice. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

By: C. Webster, J. Brink, T. Nicholls, S. Desmarais & M. Martin

Ed(s): B. Purin & I. Treasaden

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 30, 2021

2013 journal article

Accuracy of self-report, biological tests, collateral reports and clinician ratings in identifying substance use disorders among adults with schizophrenia.

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 27(3), 774–787.

By: S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn*, B. Sellers*, M. Young* & M. Swartz*

Contributors: S. Desmarais n, R. Van Dorn*, B. Sellers*, M. Young* & M. Swartz*

author keywords: assessment; diagnosis; substance use disorders; drug use disorders; alcohol use disorders; schizophrenia
MeSH headings : Adult; Data Collection / methods; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Schizophrenia / complications; Schizophrenic Psychology; Self Report; Severity of Illness Index; Substance Abuse Detection / methods; Substance-Related Disorders / complications; Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis
TL;DR: Findings suggest that the decision regarding the "best" approach for identifying substance use disorders among adults with schizophrenia may be made through consideration of practical issues and assessment purpose, rather than selection of the approach that yields the most accurate diagnostic assessment. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Development and psychometric properties of the Early Labour Experience Questionnaire (ELEQ)

Midwifery, 29(3), 181–189.

By: P. Janssen* & S. Desmarais*

Contributors: P. Janssen* & S. Desmarais*

author keywords: Labour; Patient satisfaction; Psychometrics; Questionnaires
MeSH headings : Adult; British Columbia / epidemiology; Demography; Factor Analysis, Statistical; Female; Hospitalization; Hotlines / statistics & numerical data; House Calls / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Labor Onset / psychology; Maternal Health Services / methods; Maternal Health Services / standards; Parity; Pregnancy; Pregnant Women / psychology; Psychometrics / methods; Quality Improvement; Reproducibility of Results; Self Report; Socioeconomic Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: The ELEQ can contribute to the assessment of women's experiences with different aspects of maternity care, evaluation of the quality ofaternity care, and improvement of maternity services. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2013 book

Domestic violence: An overview for mental health practitioners

In H. Bloom & R. Schneider (Eds.), Law and mental disorder: A comprehensive and practical approach. Toronto, Canada: Irwin Law & Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

By: S. Desmarais & D. Dutton

Ed(s): H. Bloom & R. Schneider

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2013 journal article

Drug and alcohol trajectories among adults with schizophrenia: Data from the CATIE study

Schizophrenia Research, 148(1-3), 126–129.

By: R. Van Dorn*, S. Desmarais n, S. Tueller*, J. Jolley*, K. Johnson n & M. Swartz*

Contributors: R. Van Dorn*, S. Desmarais n, S. Tueller*, J. Jolley*, K. Johnson n & M. Swartz*

author keywords: Drug use; Alcohol use; Schizophrenia; Longitudinal; Growth mixture model
MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology; Alcohol Drinking / therapy; Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use; Clinical Trials as Topic; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Schizophrenia / drug therapy; Schizophrenia / epidemiology; Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology; Time Factors; Young Adult
TL;DR: There is heterogeneity in drug and alcohol use among adults with schizophrenia, and the lack of overlap between classes, save always abstinent, suggests modeling drug andalcohol use separately. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Effects of Outpatient Treatment on Risk of Arrest of Adults With Serious Mental Illness and Associated Costs

Psychiatric Services, 64(9), 856–862.

By: R. Van Dorn n, S. Desmarais n, J. Petrila n, D. Haynes n & J. Singh n

Contributors: R. Van Dorn n, S. Desmarais n, J. Petrila n, D. Haynes n & J. Singh n

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy; Bipolar Disorder / therapy; Costs and Cost Analysis; Crime / psychology; Criminal Law / statistics & numerical data; Female; Florida; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Medicaid / statistics & numerical data; Middle Aged; Outpatients / psychology; Risk; Schizophrenia / drug therapy; Schizophrenia / therapy; United States; Young Adult
TL;DR: Routine outpatient treatment, including medication and outpatient services, may reduce the likelihood of arrest among adults with serious mental illness, and medication possession over a 90-day period after hospitalization appears to confer additional protection. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Het gebruik van risicotaxatie-instrumenten onder SPV-en. [The use of risk assessment tools by Dutch social psychiatric nurses]

Sociale Psychiatrie, 33, 33–42.

By: S. de Valk, C. de Ruiter, J. Folino, M. Large, T. Pham, K. Reeves, C. Condemarin, L. Nielsen ...

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2013 report

Hillsborough County community domestic violence safety and accountability analysis

[Research Report]. Tampa, FL: Family Justice Center of Hillsborough County and the Harrell Center for the Study of Domestic Violence.

By: S. Desmarais, N. Murray & L. Hill

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2013 report

Involuntary outpatient commitment: Current evidence and options

[Research Report]. https://tinyurl.com/yaev6tab

By: J. Morrissey, M. Domino & S. Desmarais

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2013 journal article

Letter to the Editor: Critique of Bahorik et al. () – 'Under-reporting of drug use among individuals with schizophrenia: prevalence and predictors'

Psychological Medicine, 44(3), 668–670.

By: R. Van Dorn, S. Desmarais*, M. Swartz, M. Scott Young & B. Sellers

Contributors: R. Van Dorn, S. Desmarais*, M. Swartz, M. Scott Young & B. Sellers

MeSH headings : Amphetamine-Related Disorders / diagnosis; Cocaine-Related Disorders / diagnosis; Disclosure / statistics & numerical data; Female; Humans; Male; Marijuana Abuse / diagnosis; Schizophrenia / diagnosis; Schizophrenic Psychology; Substance Abuse Detection / methods
TL;DR: Borik and colleagues (2013) depart from this viewpoint, concluding that adults with schizophrenia significantly under-reported drug use in the Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness (CATIE) study. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2013 journal article

Measurement of Predictive Validity in Violence Risk Assessment Studies: A Second-Order Systematic Review

Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 31(1), 55–73.

By: J. Singh*, S. Desmarais* & R. Van Dorn n

Contributors: J. Singh*, S. Desmarais* & R. Van Dorn n

MeSH headings : Forecasting; Forensic Psychiatry; Humans; Research; Risk Assessment / standards; Violence
TL;DR: There is a need for standardization of predictive validity reporting in studies of instruments used to assess violence risk to improve comparison across studies and instruments. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 report

Mental Health Courts: The Evidence

[White Paper]. Raleigh, NC: Wake County Mental Health Court Steering Committee and members of the NC Legislature.

By: S. Desmarais, E. Lowder, R. Van Dorn & G. Cuddeback

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2013 journal article

Predictive validity of dynamic factors: Assessing violence risk in forensic psychiatric inpatients.

Law and Human Behavior, 37(6), 377–388.

By: C. Wilson, S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls, S. Hart & J. Brink

Contributors: C. Wilson, S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls, S. Hart & J. Brink

author keywords: violence risk assessment; dynamic factors; inpatient aggression; HCR-20; START
MeSH headings : Adult; Aggression; Criminals / psychology; Forensic Psychiatry; Humans; Inpatients / psychology; Male; Middle Aged; Risk Assessment / methods; Risk Factors; Violence
TL;DR: This is one of the first studies to provide clear and direct support for the utility of dynamic factors in the assessment of violence risk and dynamic risk and strength factors showed predictive validity for institutional aggression. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 report

Risk assessment instruments validated and implemented in correctional settings in the United States

[Research Report]. https://csgjusticecenter.org/publications/risk-assessment-instruments-validated-and-implemented-in-correctional-settings-in-the-united-states/

By: S. Desmarais & J. Singh

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2013 article

Teaching and Researching SPJ Guides

Webster, C., Haque, Q., Augimeri, L., Brink, J., Cree, A., Desmarais, S., … Snowden, R. (2013, October 11). Violence Risk-Assessment and Management, pp. 123–137.

By: C. Webster, Q. Haque, L. Augimeri, J. Brink, A. Cree, S. Desmarais*, N. Gray, L. Johnstone ...

Source: ORCID
Added: October 9, 2020

2013 journal article

What Influences Perceptions of Procedural Justice Among People with Mental Illness Regarding their Interactions with the Police?

Community Mental Health Journal, 50(3), 281–287.

By: J. Livingston*, S. Desmarais n, C. Greaves*, R. Parent*, S. Verdun-Jones* & J. Brink*

Contributors: J. Livingston*, S. Desmarais n, C. Greaves*, R. Parent*, S. Verdun-Jones* & J. Brink*

author keywords: Police interactions; Perceived procedural justice; Mental illness
MeSH headings : Attitude; Community-Based Participatory Research; Criminal Law; Female; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Male; Mental Disorders / psychology; Middle Aged; Police / standards; Social Justice / psychology
TL;DR: Findings from a community-based participatory research study examining perceptions of procedural justice among sixty people with mental illness regarding their interactions with police indicate that the behavior of police officers during the interactions appears to be the key to whether or not these interactions are perceived by people withmental illness as being procedurally just. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Women's experience with early labour management at home vs. in hospital: A randomised controlled trial

Midwifery, 29(3), 190–194.

By: P. Janssen & S. Desmarais*

Contributors: P. Janssen & S. Desmarais*

author keywords: Labour; Nursing care; Satisfaction; Randomised controlled trial
MeSH headings : Adult; Affective Symptoms / diagnosis; Affective Symptoms / etiology; British Columbia; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Demography; Female; Hotlines; House Calls; Humans; Labor, Obstetric / psychology; Nursing Assessment / methods; Nursing Assessment / standards; Parity; Patient Preference / psychology; Pregnancy; Pregnant Women / psychology; Self Report; Socioeconomic Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: Early labour nursing care provided at home is associated with a more positive experience of early labour compared to telephone support, and women's affective experiences did not differ. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2012 journal article

Assessing illicit drug use among adults with schizophrenia

Psychiatry Research, 200(2-3), 228–236.

By: R. Van Dorn, S. Desmarais*, M. Scott Young, B. Sellers & M. Swartz

Contributors: R. Van Dorn, S. Desmarais*, M. Scott Young, B. Sellers & M. Swartz

author keywords: Assessment; Drug use; Self-report; Biological; Schizophrenia; Race
MeSH headings : Adult; Female; Humans; Illicit Drugs; Male; Middle Aged; Schizophrenia / complications; Self Report; Substance Abuse Detection; Substance-Related Disorders / complications; Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis
TL;DR: Overall, findings suggest that self-report is able to garner accurate information regarding illicit drug use among adults with schizophrenia, and differential performance of assessment approaches by drug type, overall and as a function of race, in this population is needed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2012 journal article

Assessment of Multiple Risk Outcomes, Strengths, and Change with the START:AV: A Short-Term Prospective Study with Adolescent Offenders

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 11(3), 165–180.

By: J. Viljoen*, J. Beneteau*, E. Gulbransen*, E. Brodersen*, S. Desmarais n, T. Nicholls*, K. Cruise*

Contributors: J. Viljoen*, J. Beneteau*, E. Gulbransen*, E. Brodersen*, S. Desmarais n, T. Nicholls*, K. Cruise*

author keywords: risk assessment; strengths; dynamic; violence; victimization; self-harm; suicide; substance abuse
TL;DR: Findings in this initial validation study are promising, but a strong need exists for further research on the START:AV, the measurement of change, and on the role of strengths in risk assessment and treatment planning. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2012 journal article

Characteristics of START Assessments Completed in Mental Health Jail Diversion Programs

Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 30(4), 448–469.

By: S. Desmarais*, R. Van Dorn*, R. Telford*, J. Petrila* & T. Coffey

Contributors: S. Desmarais*, R. Van Dorn*, R. Telford*, J. Petrila* & T. Coffey

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Commitment of Mentally Ill / legislation & jurisprudence; Crime / prevention & control; Criminal Law; Female; Florida; Humans; Male; Mentally Ill Persons / legislation & jurisprudence; Mentally Ill Persons / psychology; Middle Aged; Prisoners / psychology; Prisons; Reproducibility of Results; Risk Assessment / methods; Violence / prevention & control; Young Adult
TL;DR: Examination of characteristics of risk assessments completed by program staff on 96 mental health jail diversion clients using the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START) provides preliminary support for the reliability and validity of START assessments completed in jail diversion programs, and the first evidence of the transportability of START outside psychiatric settings. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Clinical Forensic Psychology

Douglas, K. S., Otto, R. K., Desmarais, S. L., & Borum, R. (2012, September). Handbook of Psychology, Second Edition.

By: K. Douglas*, R. Otto*, S. Desmarais* & R. Borum*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 9, 2020

2012 report

Impact of service utilization over time on risk of arrest among adults with serious mental illness

In Florida Agency for Health Care Administration under contract MED134 (Agendy for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Series No. 220-153). http://mhlp.fmhi.usf.edu/_assets/docs/ahca/2012%20220-153_VanDorn_Impact%20of%20Service%20Utilization%20Over%20Time%20on%20Risk%20of%20Arrest%20among%20Adults%20with%20Serious%20Mental%20Illness.pdf

By: R. Van Dorn, D. Haynes, S. Desmarais, J. Singh & J. Petrila

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2012 journal article

Pilot Implementation and Preliminary Evaluation of START:AV Assessments in Secure Juvenile Correctional Facilities

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 11(3), 150–164.

By: S. Desmarais n, B. Sellers*, J. Viljoen*, K. Cruise*, T. Nicholls* & J. Dvoskin*

Contributors: S. Desmarais n, B. Sellers*, J. Viljoen*, K. Cruise*, T. Nicholls* & J. Dvoskin*

author keywords: START:AV; structured professional judgment; psychometric properties; juvenile justice; risk assessment
TL;DR: A pilot implementation and preliminary evaluation of START:AV in three secure juvenile correctional facilities in the southern United States is described, providing preliminary support for the feasibility of completing Start:AV assessments as part of routine practice. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2012 journal article

Poster #253 LONGITUDINAL SUBSTANCE USE TRAJECTORIES FOR PERSONS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

Schizophrenia Research, 136, S372.

By: R. Van Porn, S. Desmarais*, M. Young, B. Lee & M. Swartz

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2012 journal article

Prevalence of Physical Violence in Intimate Relationships, Part 1: Rates of Male and Female Victimization

Partner Abuse, 3(2), 140–169.

By: S. Desmarais, K. Reeves, T. Nicholls, R. Telford & M. Fiebert

author keywords: intimate partner violence; victimization; prevalence; physical assault; literature review
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2012 journal article

Prevalence of Physical Violence in Intimate Relationships, Part 2: Rates of Male and Female Perpetration

Partner Abuse, 3(2), 170–198.

By: S. Desmarais*, K. Reeves*, T. Nicholls*, R. Telford* & M. Fiebert*

author keywords: intimate partner violence; prevalence; physical assault; perpetration; literature review
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2012 journal article

Taking Stock and Taking Steps: The Case for an Adolescent Version of the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 11(3), 135–149.

By: J. Viljoen*, K. Cruise*, T. Nicholls*, S. Desmarais n & C. Webster*

Contributors: J. Viljoen*, K. Cruise*, T. Nicholls*, S. Desmarais n & C. Webster*

author keywords: risk assessment; strengths; dynamic; violence; victimization; self-harm; suicide; substance abuse
TL;DR: The developmentally-informed approach the team took in the adaptation of the START for adolescents is described, and future steps for the continuing validation and refinement of the Start:AV are outlined. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2012 journal article

Using dynamic risk and protective factors to predict inpatient aggression: Reliability and validity of START assessments.

Psychological Assessment, 24(3), 685–700.

By: S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls*, C. Wilson* & J. Brink*

Contributors: S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls*, C. Wilson* & J. Brink*

author keywords: START; violence risk assessment; structured professional judgment; dynamic factors; protective factors
MeSH headings : Adult; Aggression / psychology; Criminals / psychology; Disease Management; Follow-Up Studies; Forensic Psychiatry / methods; Forensic Psychiatry / standards; Humans; Inpatients; Male; Mental Disorders / diagnosis; Psychiatric Department, Hospital; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales / standards; Psychometrics / instrumentation; Psychometrics / standards; Reproducibility of Results; Retrospective Studies; Risk; Severity of Illness Index; Time Factors
TL;DR: Results support the reliability and validity of START assessments and use of the structured professional judgment approach more broadly, as well as the value of using dynamic risk and protective factors to assess violence risk. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2011 report

A study of how people with mental illness perceive and interact with the police

https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/sites/default/files/Law_How_People_with_Mental_Illness_Perceive_Interact_Police_Study_ENG_1_0_1.pdf

By: J. Brink, J. Livingston, S. Desmarais, E. Michalak, S. Verdun-Jones, V. Maxwell, R. Parent, C. Weaver

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2011 journal article

After 30 years, what do we know about what jurors know? A meta-analytic review of lay knowledge regarding eyewitness factors.

Law and Human Behavior, 35(3), 200–210.

By: S. Desmarais* & J. Read*

Contributors: S. Desmarais* & J. Don Read

author keywords: Juror knowledge; Eyewitness variables; Meta-analysis; Survey
MeSH headings : Analysis of Variance; Comprehension; Concept Formation; Humans; Judgment; Jurisprudence; Knowledge; Mental Recall; Reproducibility of Results; Surveys and Questionnaires / standards; Visual Perception
TL;DR: Although performance varied, a majority of lay respondents achieved “correct” consensus for as many as 11 of the 16 items included in this review, indicating significant differences in performance as a function of variable type, question format, and over time. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2011 journal article

Risk of Arrest in Persons With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder in a Florida Medicaid Program

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 72(04), 502–508.

By: R. Van Dorn*, R. Andel, T. Boaz, S. Desmarais*, K. Chandler, M. Becker, A. Howe

Contributors: R. Van Dorn*, R. Andel, T. Boaz, S. Desmarais*, K. Chandler, M. Becker, A. Howe

MeSH headings : Adolescent; Adult; Antipsychotic Agents / therapeutic use; Aripiprazole; Benzodiazepines / therapeutic use; Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy; Bipolar Disorder / epidemiology; Clozapine / therapeutic use; Crime / prevention & control; Crime / psychology; Crime / statistics & numerical data; Delayed-Action Preparations; Dibenzothiazepines / therapeutic use; Female; Florida / epidemiology; Humans; Isoxazoles / therapeutic use; Male; Medicaid / statistics & numerical data; Middle Aged; Olanzapine; Outpatients / psychology; Outpatients / statistics & numerical data; Paliperidone Palmitate; Piperazines / therapeutic use; Propensity Score; Pyrimidines / therapeutic use; Quetiapine Fumarate; Quinolones / therapeutic use; Risk Factors; Risperidone / administration & dosage; Risperidone / therapeutic use; Schizophrenia / drug therapy; Schizophrenia / epidemiology; Treatment Outcome; United States; Young Adult
TL;DR: Findings indicate the importance of concurrent antipsychotic medications and outpatient services to affect arrest outcomes for adults with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2010 report

Assessment for intimate partner violence in the perinatal period: When, where, and what next?

(Metropolis British Columbia Working Paper Series No. 10-15).

By: P. Janssen & S. Desmarais

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2010 article

Beyond Violence against Women: Gender Inclusiveness in Domestic Violence Research, Policy, and Practice

Violent Crime: Clinical and Social Implications, pp. 184–206.

By: S. Desmarais*, A. Gibas & T. Nicholls

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 9, 2020

2010 journal article

Confidence and accuracy in assessments of short-term risks presented by forensic psychiatric patients

Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 21(1), 1–22.

By: S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls*, J. Read* & J. Brink*

Contributors: S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls*, J. Don read & J. Brink*

author keywords: structured professional judgment; confidence; predictive validity; violence risk assessment; forensic psychiatric patients; START
TL;DR: Overall, assessors were highly confident in the accuracy of their assessments; however, analyses revealed few differences in accuracy as a function of confidence, and higher confidence was associated with lower predictive accuracy. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2010 book

Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability: Adolescent Version (START: AV)

Coquitlam, Canada: BC Mental Health & Addiction Services.

By: T. Nicholls, J. Viljoen, K. Cruise, S. Desmarais & C. Webster

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2010 journal article

The Role of Client Strengths in Assessments of Violence Risk Using the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START)

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 9(4), 282–293.

By: C. Wilson*, S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls* & J. Brink*

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2009 journal article

Do Judicial Responses to Restraining Order Requests Discriminate Against Male Victims of Domestic Violence?

Journal of Family Violence, 24(8), 625–637.

By: H. Muller*, S. Desmarais* & J. Hamel

Contributors: H. Muller*, S. Desmarais* & J. Hamel

author keywords: Domestic violence; Restraining orders; Gender bias; Patriarchal paradigm; Sex differences
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2009 journal article

Domestic violence and child custody: are family court professionals' decisions based on erroneous beliefs?

Journal of Aggression, Conflict and Peace Research, 1(2), 37–52.

By: J. Hamel, S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls, K. Malley‐Morrison* & J. Aaronson*

Contributors: J. Hamel, S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls, K. Malley-Morrison* & J. Aaronson*

author keywords: Child custody; domestic violence; family court professionals; patriarchal (gender) paradigm; intimate partner abuse(IPA); IPA beliefs
TL;DR: If child custody decisions are based on erroneous beliefs, family courts may not be acting in the best interests of children, according to this study examined family court professionals' beliefs about family violence. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2009 journal article

Examining report content and social categorization to understand consistency effects on credibility.

Law and Human Behavior, 33(6), 470–480.

By: S. Desmarais*

Contributors: S. Desmarais*

author keywords: Credibility; Consistency; Social categorization; Juries; Partner abuse
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Domestic Violence; Female; Humans; Judgment; Male; Mental Recall; Middle Aged; Perception; Self Report / standards; Trust / psychology; Truth Disclosure; Young Adult
TL;DR: Findings suggest that social categorization fully mediates content effects on credibility and was a weaker mediator of the relationship between consistency and credibility. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2009 book

Expert Psychology Testimony on Eyewitness Identification: A Matter of Common Sense?

In Expert Testimony on the Psychology of Eyewitness Identification.

By: J. Don Read & S. Desmarais*

Contributors: J. Don Read & S. Desmarais*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: October 9, 2020

2009 journal article

Kausalitätsmodelle zum Zusammenhang zwischen aggressivem Verhalten, Viktimisierung und versuchter Selbsttötung sowie relevante Risikofaktoren aus Sicht forensischer Patienten

Monatsschrift Für Kriminologie Und Strafrechtsreform, 92(5), 471–479.

By: F. Franqué, S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls & R. Müller-Isberner

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 21, 2021

2009 journal article

Lay knowledge of eyewitness issues: A Canadian evaluation

Applied Cognitive Psychology, 23(3), 301–326.

By: J. Read* & S. Desmarais*

Contributors: J. Read* & S. Desmarais*

Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2009 book

Manual for the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START)

(Version 1.1). Coquitlam, Canada: British Columbia Mental Health & Addiction Services.

Sarah Desmarais

Ed(s): C. Webster, M. Martin, J. Brink, T. Nicholls & S. Desmarais

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2009 chapter

START research summary

In C. D. Webster, M.-L. Martin, J. Brink, T. L. Nicholls, & S. L. Desmarais (Eds.), Manual for the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START) (Version 1.1, pp. 89–104). Coquitlam, Canada: British Columbia Mental Health & Addiction Services.

By: S. Desmarais

Ed(s): C. Webster, M. Martin, J. Brink, T. Nicholls & S. Desmarais

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2008 journal article

A Canadian Example of Insanity Defence Reform: Accused Found Not Criminally Responsible Before and After theWinkoDecision

International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 7(1), 1–14.

By: S. Desmarais*, S. Hucker, J. Brink & K. De Freitas

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2008 chapter

Eyewitness memory, lay beliefs about

In B. L. Cutler & P. A. Zapf (Eds.), Encyclopedia of psychology and law (pp. 300–304).

By: J. Read & S. Desmarais*

Ed(s): B. Cutler & P. Zapf

Sources: ORCID, NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2008 journal article

‘Objection, Your Honor! Television is not the relevant authority.’ Crime drama portrayals of eyewitness issues

Psychology, Crime & Law, 14(3), 225–243.

By: S. Desmarais*, H. Price* & J. Read*

Contributors: S. Desmarais*, H. Price* & J. Read*

author keywords: juror knowledge; eyewitness testimony; television portrayal; expert testimony
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2007 journal article

Gray, black, and blue: the state of research and intervention for intimate partner abuse among elders

Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 25(3), 377–391.

By: S. Desmarais* & K. Reeves*

Contributors: S. Desmarais* & K. Reeves*

MeSH headings : Aged; Elder Abuse / statistics & numerical data; Humans; Mass Screening; Prevalence; Psychotherapy; Sexual Partners; Spouse Abuse / statistics & numerical data; World Health Organization
TL;DR: The goals are to synthesize the elder abuse and IPA literatures, identify limitations within both, and to reflect upon the state of knowledge regarding IPA among elders. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2007 journal article

Hard science, thin air and unexpected guests: a pluralistic model of rationality, knowledge and conjecture in child psychotherapy research

Journal of Child Psychotherapy, 33(3), 283–307.

By: S. Desmarais*

author keywords: Child psychotherapy research; methodology; epistemology; philosophy of science; pluralism; pragmatism
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 21, 2021

2007 chapter

How to conduct a START multidisciplinary team assessment: A step-by-step guide

In S. L. Desmarais, C. D. Webster, M.-L. Martin, C. Dassinger, J. Brink, & T. L. Nicholls (Eds.), Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START): Instructors’ guide and workbook (Version 2 (pp. 18–19). Coquitlam, Canada: Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission.

By: K. Nonstad, E. Kroppan, S. Desmarais, C. Webster & M. Martin

Ed(s): S. Desmarais, C. Webster, M. Martin, C. Dassinger, J. Brink & T. Nicholls

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2007 journal article

Intimate Partner Abuse of Older Men: Considerations for the Assessment of Risk

Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 19(1-2), 7–27.

By: K. Reeves, S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls* & K. Douglas

Contributors: K. Reeves, S. Desmarais*, T. Nicholls* & K. Douglas

author keywords: Intimate partner abuse; risk assessment; elder abuse; gender bias; risk factors; vulnerability factors
MeSH headings : Aged; Crime Victims / psychology; Elder Abuse / prevention & control; Elder Abuse / psychology; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Men's Health; Middle Aged; Nursing Assessment; Risk Assessment / methods; Sexual Partners / psychology; Spouse Abuse / diagnosis; Spouse Abuse / prevention & control; Spouse Abuse / psychology
TL;DR: Concerns for the assessment of risk for intimate partner abuse perpetrated against older men, with reference to the prevalent gendered view of abuse between intimate partners are presented. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2007 journal article

Perceptions of Motives in Intimate Partner Violence: Expressive Versus Coercive Violence

Violence and Victims, 22(5), 563–576.

By: J. Hamel, S. Desmarais* & T. Nicholls

Contributors: J. Hamel, S. Desmarais* & T. Nicholls

MeSH headings : Adult; Aggression / psychology; Coercion; Conflict, Psychological; Crime Victims / psychology; Female; Humans; Internal-External Control; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Motivation; Sex Factors; Spouse Abuse / psychology; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: Perceptions of motives in the perpetration of intimate partner violence revealed that men generally gave higher ratings than women, and that women rated female-perpetrated aggression as less coercive than male-perPETrated aggression. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2007 book

Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START): Instructors’ guide and workbook (Version 2)

Coquitlam, Canada: Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission.

By: S. Desmarais, C. Webster, M. Martin, C. Dassinger, J. Brink & T. Nicholls

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2007 chapter

Violence risk assessments with perpetrators of intimate partner abuse

In J. Hamel & T. L. Nicholls (Eds.), Family interventions in domestic violence : a handbook of gender-inclusive theory and treatment (pp. 275–301). London: Springer.

By: T. Nicholls, S. Desmarais, K. Douglas & P. Kropp

Ed(s): J. Hamel & T. Nicholls

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2006 journal article

Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START): the case for a new structured professional judgment scheme

Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 24(6), 747–766.

By: C. Webster*, T. Nicholls*, M. Martin*, S. Desmarais* & J. Brink*

Contributors: C. Webster*, T. Nicholls*, M. Martin*, S. Desmarais* & J. Brink*

MeSH headings : Antisocial Personality Disorder / diagnosis; Antisocial Personality Disorder / rehabilitation; Dangerous Behavior; Humans; Judgment; Mental Disorders / diagnosis; Mental Disorders / rehabilitation; Patient Care Team; Personality Assessment / statistics & numerical data; Psychometrics; Reproducibility of Results; Risk Assessment / statistics & numerical data; Violence / prevention & control; Violence / psychology; Violence / statistics & numerical data
TL;DR: The article describes the processes involved in establishing an interdisciplinary approach to risk assessment and management and the rationale for START, including the value of dynamic variables, the importance of strengths, and the extent to which clinicians must be attentive to multiple risk domains. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 28, 2020

2006 journal article

The Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START)

Assessment, 13(3), 313–327.

By: T. Nicholls*, J. Brink*, S. Desmarais*, C. Webster* & M. Martin*

Contributors: T. Nicholls*, J. Brink*, S. Desmarais*, C. Webster* & M. Martin*

author keywords: forensic assessment; forensic psychiatric patients; structured professional judgment; violence; suicide; self-harm; risk to self and others
MeSH headings : Adult; Aggression / psychology; Commitment of Mentally Ill; Female; Forensic Psychiatry; Humans; Male; Mental Disorders / psychology; Prevalence; Prospective Studies; Psychometrics; Reproducibility of Results; Risk Assessment; Self-Injurious Behavior / psychology; Severity of Illness Index; Surveys and Questionnaires
TL;DR: A new assessment scheme-the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START)- presents a workable method for assessing risks to self and others encountered in mentally and personality disordered clients. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2020

2006 journal article

‘A space to float with someone’: 1 recovering play as a field of repair in work with parents of late-adopted children

Journal of Child Psychotherapy, 32(3), 349–364.

By: S. Desmarais*

author keywords: Adoption; late-adopted children; parental attitudes to play; parent-training; parent-work; play
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 21, 2021

2005 report

Multi-site follow-up study of mentally disordered accused: An examination of individuals found Not Criminally Responsible and Unfit to Stand Trial

[Research Report]. Ottawa, Canada: Research and Statistics Division of the Department of Justice.

By: S. Desmarais & S. Hucker

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2005 report

Women’s health and decision-making in abusive relationships: A study to prevent violence against women

North Vancouver, Canada: Lions Gate Healthcare Research Foundation.

By: T. Nicholls, W. Koch, S. Desmarais & P. Kropp

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

2004 journal article

Judgements of deception and accuracy of performance in eyewitness testimony

Canadian Journal of Police and Security Services, 2(1), 13–22.

By: S. Desmarais & A. Yarmey

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 6, 2021

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