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Papers by Frank Urbaniok
European Psychiatry, 2009
Every person has the right to not become a victim of violent or sex offenses. There is neither ab... more Every person has the right to not become a victim of violent or sex offenses. There is neither absolute certainty, nor "the solution" when dealing with violent and sex offenders. A society has many options for lowering the risks and for protecting its citizens. The focus on aspects of prevention in handling offenders plays a central role. Unfortunately, many countries show sizable deficits in areas of prevention:
Schweizer Archiv Fur Neurologie Und Psychiatrie, 2006
Praxis, Jan 4, 2009
When comparing different studies on prison violence, it must be taken into account that correctio... more When comparing different studies on prison violence, it must be taken into account that correctional facilities vary considerably among one another. Studies conducted in Switzerland have shown that every one inmate in four is violent at least once during incarceration. These violent acts differ in regard to manifestation and a specific characterization of violence according to type, target, implication and trigger appears to be necessary. Existing criminal prognostic instruments are not suitable for estimating the risk of violent behavior in prisons. Therefore, the development of specific models is essential. International studies have identified various risk factors. However, due to the aforementioned differences in facilities, these predictors can only partly be transferred to a Swiss setting.
Psychotherapie Wissenschaft, Oct 1, 2003
The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry Psychology, Mar 1, 2006
Abstract The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) is a widely used actuarial risk assessment inst... more Abstract The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) is a widely used actuarial risk assessment instrument and has been validated in different countries. However, there is no investigation supporting the predictive accuracy of the VRAG in the German language ...
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](Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie, 2007
Over recent years, there has been an increase in adolescent delinquency in Germany and Switzerlan... more Over recent years, there has been an increase in adolescent delinquency in Germany and Switzerland. In this context, the episodic character of the majority of adolescent delinquency is usually pointed out; however, numerous studies show high re-offending rates for released adolescents. The goal of this study is to examine the legal probation of juvenile delinquents after release from penal reformative training. In this study, the legal probation of adolescents committed to the AEA Uitikon, in the Canton of Zurich, between 1974 and 1986 was scrutinized by examining extracts from their criminal record as of 2003. The period of catamnesis was thus between 17 and 29 years. Overall, 71% of offenders reoffended, 29% with a violent or sexual offence. Bivariate logistic regression showed that the kind of offence committed had no influence on the probability of recidivism. If commitment to the AEA was due to a single offence (as opposed to serial offences), the risk of recidivism was reduced...
Störungsorientierte Psychotherapie, 2008
Störungsorientierte Psychotherapie, 2008
Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 2006
Abstract The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) is a widely used actuarial risk assessment inst... more Abstract The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) is a widely used actuarial risk assessment instrument and has been validated in different countries. However, there is no investigation supporting the predictive accuracy of the VRAG in the German language ...
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2006
Objectives To identify the most appropriate test combination for distinguishing between late onse... more Objectives To identify the most appropriate test combination for distinguishing between late onset depression (LOD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). To achieve this objective, the Consortium to Establish a Register for Alzheimer's Disease-Neuropsychological Battery (CERAD-NP) data of patients diagnosed with these two conditions were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Methods In the first regression analysis, the following CERAD-NP subtests were included: verbal fluency, Boston naming test, word list learning, constructional praxis, word list recall, and constructional praxis recall. In a second regression analysis, only CERAD-NP memory parameters were included: word list learning, word list recall, word list intrusions, word list savings, word list recognition, word list false positive errors, constructional praxis recall, and constructional praxis savings. Results The combination of word list recall and constructional praxis recall best distinguished between LOD and AD, with a ROC of 0.91. In the stepwise regression of memory measures, word list recall, word list savings, and constructional praxis recall was the best combination, resulting in a ROC of 0.92. Conclusion The most efficacious combination of the CERAD-NP battery for discriminating between LOD and AD consisted of word list recall and constructional praxis recall. Of the CERAD-NP memory measures, word list recall, word list savings, and constructional praxis recall represented the best diagnostic combination.
Brain, 2010
Therei sn oa ctual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this article.
European Psychiatry, 2009
Every person has the right to not become a victim of violent or sex offenses. There is neither ab... more Every person has the right to not become a victim of violent or sex offenses. There is neither absolute certainty, nor "the solution" when dealing with violent and sex offenders. A society has many options for lowering the risks and for protecting its citizens. The focus on aspects of prevention in handling offenders plays a central role. Unfortunately, many countries show sizable deficits in areas of prevention:
Schweizer Archiv Fur Neurologie Und Psychiatrie, 2006
Praxis, Jan 4, 2009
When comparing different studies on prison violence, it must be taken into account that correctio... more When comparing different studies on prison violence, it must be taken into account that correctional facilities vary considerably among one another. Studies conducted in Switzerland have shown that every one inmate in four is violent at least once during incarceration. These violent acts differ in regard to manifestation and a specific characterization of violence according to type, target, implication and trigger appears to be necessary. Existing criminal prognostic instruments are not suitable for estimating the risk of violent behavior in prisons. Therefore, the development of specific models is essential. International studies have identified various risk factors. However, due to the aforementioned differences in facilities, these predictors can only partly be transferred to a Swiss setting.
Psychotherapie Wissenschaft, Oct 1, 2003
The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry Psychology, Mar 1, 2006
Abstract The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) is a widely used actuarial risk assessment inst... more Abstract The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) is a widely used actuarial risk assessment instrument and has been validated in different countries. However, there is no investigation supporting the predictive accuracy of the VRAG in the German language ...
Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie, 2007
Over recent years, there has been an increase in adolescent delinquency in Germany and Switzerlan... more Over recent years, there has been an increase in adolescent delinquency in Germany and Switzerland. In this context, the episodic character of the majority of adolescent delinquency is usually pointed out; however, numerous studies show high re-offending rates for released adolescents. The goal of this study is to examine the legal probation of juvenile delinquents after release from penal reformative training. In this study, the legal probation of adolescents committed to the AEA Uitikon, in the Canton of Zurich, between 1974 and 1986 was scrutinized by examining extracts from their criminal record as of 2003. The period of catamnesis was thus between 17 and 29 years. Overall, 71% of offenders reoffended, 29% with a violent or sexual offence. Bivariate logistic regression showed that the kind of offence committed had no influence on the probability of recidivism. If commitment to the AEA was due to a single offence (as opposed to serial offences), the risk of recidivism was reduced...
Störungsorientierte Psychotherapie, 2008
Störungsorientierte Psychotherapie, 2008
Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 2006
Abstract The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) is a widely used actuarial risk assessment inst... more Abstract The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) is a widely used actuarial risk assessment instrument and has been validated in different countries. However, there is no investigation supporting the predictive accuracy of the VRAG in the German language ...
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2006
Objectives To identify the most appropriate test combination for distinguishing between late onse... more Objectives To identify the most appropriate test combination for distinguishing between late onset depression (LOD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). To achieve this objective, the Consortium to Establish a Register for Alzheimer's Disease-Neuropsychological Battery (CERAD-NP) data of patients diagnosed with these two conditions were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. Methods In the first regression analysis, the following CERAD-NP subtests were included: verbal fluency, Boston naming test, word list learning, constructional praxis, word list recall, and constructional praxis recall. In a second regression analysis, only CERAD-NP memory parameters were included: word list learning, word list recall, word list intrusions, word list savings, word list recognition, word list false positive errors, constructional praxis recall, and constructional praxis savings. Results The combination of word list recall and constructional praxis recall best distinguished between LOD and AD, with a ROC of 0.91. In the stepwise regression of memory measures, word list recall, word list savings, and constructional praxis recall was the best combination, resulting in a ROC of 0.92. Conclusion The most efficacious combination of the CERAD-NP battery for discriminating between LOD and AD consisted of word list recall and constructional praxis recall. Of the CERAD-NP memory measures, word list recall, word list savings, and constructional praxis recall represented the best diagnostic combination.
Brain, 2010
Therei sn oa ctual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this article.