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The Measure for Dangerous Mentally Disor<strong>de</strong>red Offen<strong>de</strong>rsMichiel van <strong>de</strong>r Wolf, Erasmus University Rotterdam (van<strong>de</strong>rwolf@law.eur.nl)The infamous TBS (entrustment) measure for dangerous mentally disor<strong>de</strong>red offen<strong>de</strong>rs has along history. While the measure of in<strong>de</strong>finite <strong>du</strong>ration dates back to 1928, recent <strong>de</strong>velopmentshave had a major impact on its execution and character. After a few re-offences causing upheavalin soci<strong>et</strong>y, a parliamentary inquiry commission advised on new saf<strong>et</strong>y-measures within theexecution of the system. Consequently, the mean <strong>du</strong>ration of the measure has increased in thepast ten years from about six to over ten years, the possibilities of g<strong>et</strong>ting leave have beenre<strong>du</strong>ced and placement on long-stay wards is ever present. It is fair to say that the character ofthe measure has shifted somewhat from treatment to saf<strong>et</strong>y. In or<strong>de</strong>r to avoid a TBS-or<strong>de</strong>r,<strong>de</strong>fendants refuse psychological evaluation, with less impositions and less treatment as a result.This shows how changes in the execution of sanctions affect the practice of evaluation.Psychological Evi<strong>de</strong>nce in Legal PerspectivePaul Mevis, Erasmus University Rotterdam (van<strong>de</strong>rwolf@law.eur.nl)In this contribution a legal perspective will be given on the integration of psychological evi<strong>de</strong>ncewithin both the criminal proce<strong>du</strong>re and the <strong>de</strong>cision making within the execution of sentences.Recent <strong>de</strong>velopments have led to a shift of emphasis from disor<strong>de</strong>r to risk. The dominance ofrisk assessment instruments leads to discussions within legal practice.Psychological Evi<strong>de</strong>nce in Psychological PerspectiveHjalmar van Marle, Erasmus University Rotterdam (h.j.c.vanmarle@erasmusmc.nl)The mentioned <strong>de</strong>velopments in the proceeding contribution will also be addressed from apsychological perspective. They lead also to <strong>et</strong>hical reflections within the professional group ofbehavioral scientists. The contribution that risk assessment has within the legal system will bediscussed as well as the influence of the neurosciences and the use of neuro-imaging withinexpert testimony in criminal cases.14. Bio-Psycho-Social Research in Forensic Child and AdolescentPsychiatry44

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