In the case of Jeffrey… Relate the story of Jeffrey to data on the nature vs nurture elements of criminal behaviour. How convincing is the evidence here that Jeffrey inherited some factor from his father that pre-determined a pathway of criminal activity?
Arc there elements from all components of the BPSCE model?
Try to apply the VRAG to what information is available on Jeffrey Landrigan. What elements from the VRAG indicate a high risk for violence?
Which *Protective factors' in the VRAG (those with negative scores) are ones you did not expect? Come up with possible reasons why these factors may contribute to a lower likelihood of recidivism.
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