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Papers by Ivan Kruh
Oxford University Press eBooks, Dec 1, 2012
Behavioral Sciences & The Law, 1997
Completing clinical evaluations of juveniles considered for transfer to criminal court requires s... more Completing clinical evaluations of juveniles considered for transfer to criminal court requires specialized expertise. However, there is little empirical foundation upon which they can be based. Within each of the three major evaluation domains (amenability to treatment, risk for future violence, and sophistication/maturity), we ask the following questions: a) Can forensic examiners properly assess this area, and if so using what tools?; b) How can social science research clarify the transfer evaluation, particularly as it is impacted by systems issues?; and c) How should the evaluation be structured? In doing so, we review clinical suggestions for completing these evaluations and identify pertinent research directions. A number of general issues specific to these evaluations are also discussed.
The Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice, Nov 20, 2017
International Journal of Forensic Mental Health
In dissent, Justice Rehnquist argued that Mr. Tennard's IQ evidence was within the effective reac... more In dissent, Justice Rehnquist argued that Mr. Tennard's IQ evidence was within the effective reach of the jury via the Texas "special issues" instructions. In separate dissents, Justices Scalia and Thomas reiterated their previously expressed views that unfettered sentencer discretion has no basis in the Constitution. Justices Rehnquist, Scalia, and Thomas would have affirmed the Fifth Circuit and denied a COA. Discussion This is the latest in a line of cases in which the Supreme Court continues to fashion and define its death penalty sentencing scheme.
Criminal Justice and Behavior, 2005
This study examined the utility of several personality indices for explaining variance in the fre... more This study examined the utility of several personality indices for explaining variance in the frequency, variety, and situational correlates of past violence exhibited by imprisoned juveniles after controlling for historical risk factors. One hundred prison inmates ages 16 to 21 who were juveniles at the time of their adjudication completed personality measures assessing overcontrolled hostility and psychopathic traits, and they reported on the number and types of past violence and the situational correlates (e.g., location of violent episodes, victim characteristics, and precipitating events) to their violent behavior. The measure of overcontrolled hostility and the historical risk assessment indices were not significantly associated with the frequency or variety of past violent behavior nor were they significantly associated with the situational correlates to violence. In contrast, a measure of psychopathic traits demonstrated significant incremental validity after controlling for...
Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 1997
Completing clinical evaluations of juveniles considered for transfer to criminal court requires s... more Completing clinical evaluations of juveniles considered for transfer to criminal court requires specialized expertise. However, there is little empirical foundation upon which they can be based. Within each of the three major evaluation domains (amenability to treatment, risk for future violence, and sophistication/maturity), we ask the following questions: a) Can forensic examiners properly assess this area, and if so using what tools?; b) How can social science research clarify the transfer evaluation, particularly as it is impacted by systems issues?; and c) How should the evaluation be structured? In doing so, we review clinical suggestions for completing these evaluations and identify pertinent research directions. A number of general issues specific to these evaluations are also discussed.
Citation: Kruh, I., & Grisso, T. (2008). Evaluation of juveniles’ competence to stand... more Citation: Kruh, I., & Grisso, T. (2008). Evaluation of juveniles’ competence to stand trial. In series: Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessment. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0195323076, 9780195323078. Summary: Forensic mental health assessment has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This volume addresses best approaches to practice for evaluations in the juvenile/family area.
A Handbook for Lawyers, 2012
Evaluation of Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial, 2008
Evaluation of Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial, 2008
Evaluation of Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial, 2008
Evaluation of Sexually Violent Predators, 2008
Evaluation of Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial, 2008
Oxford University Press eBooks, Dec 1, 2012
Behavioral Sciences & The Law, 1997
Completing clinical evaluations of juveniles considered for transfer to criminal court requires s... more Completing clinical evaluations of juveniles considered for transfer to criminal court requires specialized expertise. However, there is little empirical foundation upon which they can be based. Within each of the three major evaluation domains (amenability to treatment, risk for future violence, and sophistication/maturity), we ask the following questions: a) Can forensic examiners properly assess this area, and if so using what tools?; b) How can social science research clarify the transfer evaluation, particularly as it is impacted by systems issues?; and c) How should the evaluation be structured? In doing so, we review clinical suggestions for completing these evaluations and identify pertinent research directions. A number of general issues specific to these evaluations are also discussed.
The Encyclopedia of Juvenile Delinquency and Justice, Nov 20, 2017
International Journal of Forensic Mental Health
In dissent, Justice Rehnquist argued that Mr. Tennard's IQ evidence was within the effective reac... more In dissent, Justice Rehnquist argued that Mr. Tennard's IQ evidence was within the effective reach of the jury via the Texas "special issues" instructions. In separate dissents, Justices Scalia and Thomas reiterated their previously expressed views that unfettered sentencer discretion has no basis in the Constitution. Justices Rehnquist, Scalia, and Thomas would have affirmed the Fifth Circuit and denied a COA. Discussion This is the latest in a line of cases in which the Supreme Court continues to fashion and define its death penalty sentencing scheme.
Criminal Justice and Behavior, 2005
This study examined the utility of several personality indices for explaining variance in the fre... more This study examined the utility of several personality indices for explaining variance in the frequency, variety, and situational correlates of past violence exhibited by imprisoned juveniles after controlling for historical risk factors. One hundred prison inmates ages 16 to 21 who were juveniles at the time of their adjudication completed personality measures assessing overcontrolled hostility and psychopathic traits, and they reported on the number and types of past violence and the situational correlates (e.g., location of violent episodes, victim characteristics, and precipitating events) to their violent behavior. The measure of overcontrolled hostility and the historical risk assessment indices were not significantly associated with the frequency or variety of past violent behavior nor were they significantly associated with the situational correlates to violence. In contrast, a measure of psychopathic traits demonstrated significant incremental validity after controlling for...
Behavioral Sciences & the Law, 1997
Completing clinical evaluations of juveniles considered for transfer to criminal court requires s... more Completing clinical evaluations of juveniles considered for transfer to criminal court requires specialized expertise. However, there is little empirical foundation upon which they can be based. Within each of the three major evaluation domains (amenability to treatment, risk for future violence, and sophistication/maturity), we ask the following questions: a) Can forensic examiners properly assess this area, and if so using what tools?; b) How can social science research clarify the transfer evaluation, particularly as it is impacted by systems issues?; and c) How should the evaluation be structured? In doing so, we review clinical suggestions for completing these evaluations and identify pertinent research directions. A number of general issues specific to these evaluations are also discussed.
Citation: Kruh, I., & Grisso, T. (2008). Evaluation of juveniles’ competence to stand... more Citation: Kruh, I., & Grisso, T. (2008). Evaluation of juveniles’ competence to stand trial. In series: Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessment. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0195323076, 9780195323078. Summary: Forensic mental health assessment has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This volume addresses best approaches to practice for evaluations in the juvenile/family area.
A Handbook for Lawyers, 2012
Evaluation of Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial, 2008
Evaluation of Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial, 2008
Evaluation of Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial, 2008
Evaluation of Sexually Violent Predators, 2008
Evaluation of Juveniles' Competence to Stand Trial, 2008