David Kosson

Web Conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Helfgott: Psychopathy and the Criminal Justice System

On June 29th, Dr. Jacqueline Helfgott, Professor of Criminal Justice, Criminology & Forensics at Seattle University, spoke with us about her work on psychopathy and the criminal jstice system. Dr. Helfgott is also the Director of their Crime & Justice Research Center. Her research interests include criminal behavior, psychopathy, copycat crime, corrections/reentry, public safety, police-community … Read more

Survivors of Psychopathy Report Psychopathic Individuals Over the Age of 50 Are Either Just as Bad or Become Worse as They Age

Summary by Theresia Bedard and the North American Research Committee   Highlights Victims/survivors of individuals with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) and psychopathic traits report that psychopathic/ASPD individuals continue to engage in antisocial behaviors after the age of fifty. Victims/survivors reported various harms experienced from senior psychopathic/ASPD individuals, such as anxiety/depression/PTSD, illness from stress, financial losses, … Read more

Call for Nominations: Aftermath Graduate Student Award for 2023

The Aftermath Foundation is seeking nominations for our 2023 Graduate Student Research Award. This award is given by the Aftermath Foundation Board of Directors to recognize graduate students who are conducting research consistent with the mission of the Foundation. The 2023 Aftermath Graduate Student Research Award will recognize published or presented research by graduate students … Read more

Predatory Personalities as Behavioral Mimics and Parasites: Mimicry-Deception Theory

Summary by Sara Lapsley and the North American Research Committee Highlights Describes the mimicry-deception theory (MDT) used by humans and members of other species to deceive and exploit others in their communities. Identifies two types of predators that use short-term versus long-term strategies to deceive others. Explains how MDT can be used to understand different … Read more

Working with a psychopath: Many costs but are there any positive outcomes?

Summary by Taffy Chan and the North American Research Committee Highlights Previous research has found that psychopathy in the workplace has been associated with an array of negative outcomes (e.g., dissatisfaction in the workplace). Even so, the presence of someone with psychopathic traits may also present an opportunity for post-traumatic growth within individuals who have … Read more