TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1984//
TI  - The predictive value of the triad for sex offenders
JO  - Behavioral sciences and the law
A1  - Prentky, Robert A.
A1  - Carter, Daniel L.
SP  - 341
EP  - 354
VL  - 2
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0735-3936
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bsl.2370020309
ID  - ref1
ER  -