A new study from the University of Gothenburg, show that aspiring lawyers assess child complainants as more credible and truthful if they communicate their statement in an emotional manner. Thus, there is a risk that children that behave in a neutral manner may be perceived as less credible in court. In an experimental legal psychology study, two young actors (one girl and … [Read more...] about Emotional Children’s testimonies are judged as more Credible
University of Gothenburg
One Percent of Population Responsible for 63% of Violent Crime
The majority of all violent crime in Sweden is committed by a small number of people. They are almost all male (92%) who early in life develops violent criminality, substance abuse problems, often diagnosed with personality disorders and commit large number non-violent crimes. These are the findings of researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy who have examined 2.5 million people … [Read more...] about One Percent of Population Responsible for 63% of Violent Crime
