@article{ref1,
title="The predictive value of the triad for sex offenders",
journal="Behavioral sciences and the law",
year="1984",
author="Prentky, Robert A. and Carter, Daniel L.",
volume="2",
number="3",
pages="341-354",
abstract="This study examined the predictive value of the triad (enuresis, firesetting, cruelty to animals) in a group of incarcerated sex offenders. The most salient positive finding in this investigation was the association between one or more components of the triad and a highly abusive home environment. There was no compelling evidence to support the prognostic value of the triad of behaviors for predicting adult criminal outcome. The triad appeared to be primarily a maladaptive response to the turmoil and abuse in the home prior to and during adolescence. Finally, it is noteworthy that this study revealed a much lower frequency of triad behaviors than has been reported in the literature.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0735-3936",
doi="10.1002/bsl.2370020309",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2370020309"
}