Criminal Profiling

menocchio · Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 2

hi,
first of all please excuse my bad english
I need to do an psychological experiment about thieves behaviors.
and i' i'm stuck to find what and who variables i can measure
any tests or websites on this subjects will be appreciated
thnx

Russell · Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 44

menocchio,

“Thieves” is a pretty broad category, many types and functional subtypes, many levels of sophistication, etc. but motive, method and opportunity still applies. I’m not sure what level of experiment you are interested in (educational level, resources, time constraints, etc.). Who (types of thieves, types of victims), What (types of thefts, from shoplifting to scams to identity theft to plagiarism, even rape considered as the theft of sex), When (time variables), Where (location of crimes and origins of criminals), and How (method/opportunity) data should be available through the internet, perhaps the Department of Justice. Frequency variables (e.g., lifestyle or atypical for the individual), intensity variables (e.g., level of force and violence), and duration (e.g., age of onset) measures may be of interest. Perhaps a profile of the types of thieves in a local jail/prison based on public records, recidivism rates for different types of thieves, or even structured interviews with incarcerated thieves, coordinated by prison staff.

The following are links to free downloads, which may stimulate some ideas related to thieves. The first link is to a PowerPoint presentation which gives a general introduction to the BRACE Character Profile and its relationship to the various prototypical types, such as the personality disorders detailed in DSM-IV-TR. I suggest viewing the show and reading the note pages, particularly for Antisocial Personality Disorder. The other two files are in PDF format, one detailing the cognitive-behavioral-existential characteristics of the population of criminals as defined by DSM-IV-TR (Antisocial Personality Disorder). The other presents a series variables of interest to Law Enforcement, each described for the three archetypes of character (Type A, Type B, and Type C), which together make up basic human nature.

BRACE Character Profile and DSM

http://www.deviantcrimes.com/BRACEdsm%20update.ppt

BRACE Character Profile of 301.7 Antisocial Personality Disorder

http://www.deviantcrimes.com/BRACE%20Profile%20of%20DSM%20301%207.pdf

BRACE Character Profile General Interpretive Guidelines for Law Enforcement

http://www.deviantcrimes.com/LE%20Variables.pdf

Hope this is helpful.
Russell
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menocchio · Joined: 24 May 2009 Posts: 2

thanks for the quick answer and i appologies my self for the lack of information.
i'm from Roumania, i have 27 years old ( again ..just for records ..i have a very bad english), and i'm working like a freelancer and " i'm volunteer" at the service of probation from Bucharest.

Russell · Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 44

menocchio,

If you have time for a longer type study, at least two or three months, I would suggest taking a look at the BRACE Work Adjustment Profile, which can be used to measure functioning in various vocational/correctional/community contexts. Use it to predict the level of adjustment that those entering probation actually achieve. There is a related free manual with an example and free program for baseline, ongoing assessment, exit evaluations, etc. at my website ... in the Client Area.

This profiling device is designed for a wide range of active treatment programs, to assess and measure progress/regression on an ongoing basis. There are examples in the manual. You can find my website through my profile on this site.

Russell
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Even Chaos is well patterned.