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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
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
The Aftermath Foundation is seeking nominations for our 2023 Aftermath Foundation Media Award to recognize outstanding contributions to the understanding of psychopathy and its impact on victims and family over the past five years. The media award is given to those who produce works consistent with the mission of the Aftermath Foundation. The award can be … Read more
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
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
