Forensic psychology special topics intensives are held virtually.

Criminal Personalities and Psychopathology

Facilitated by: Dr. Eric Hickey

The purpose for this Forensic Psychology Special Training Intensive is to explore, through lecture, discussion and case review, the etiology and psycho-behavioral development of persons who rank high on the Hare Psychopathy Scale. This will include an examination of both male and female offenders who embrace criminality. Some of the topical areas will include the roles of genetics and biology, childhood trauma, Attachment Disorder, DSM-5tr, personality disorders, criminal profiling and the utility of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Model. Participants will conduct live, anonymous group phone interviews with convicted offenders including a bank robber, a murderer, a serial arsonist, and a child molester. We will explore motivations of child and adult offenders, victim-offender relationships, and mental illness and mental disorders with special emphasis on psychopathology.