Inside the Criminal Mind (Newly Revised Edition)

A brilliant no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind newly updated in 2022 to include the latest research effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals and an urgent call to rethink criminal justice from expert witness Stanton E. Samenow Ph.D. “Utterly compelling reading full of raw insight into the dark mind of the criminal.”—John Douglas author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Mind HunterLong-held myths defining the sources of and remedies for crime are shattered in this groundbreaking book—and a chilling profile of today’s criminal emerges. In 1984 Stanton Samenow changed the way we think about the workings of the criminal mind with a revolutionary approach to “habilitation.” In 2014 armed with thirty years of additional knowledge and insight Samenow explored the subject afresh explaining criminals’ thought patterns in the new millennium such as those that lead to domestic violence internet victimization and terrorism.. Since then the arenas of criminal behavior have expanded even further demanding this newly updated version which includes an exploration of social media as a vehicle for criminal conduct new pharmaceutical influences and the impact of the opioid crisis recent genetic and biological research into whether some people are “wired” to become criminals new findings on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy and a fresh take on criminal justice reform. Throughout we learn from Samenow’s five decades of experience how truly vital it is to know who the criminals are and how they think. If equipped with that crucial understanding we can reach reasonable compassionate and effective solutions.. From expert witness Dr. Stanton E. Samenow a brilliant no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind updated to include new influences and effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals