As a result of Kansas v Hendricks, many sex offenders in the US are likely to be civilly
committed to mental institutions for indefinite periods, and many others with histories of …

Psychopathy has traditionally been characterised as a disorder primarily of personality
(particularly affective deficits) and, to a lesser extent, behaviour. Although often used …

Does empathy felt while reading fiction actually cultivate a sense of connection, leading to
altruistic actions on behalf of real others? Empathy and the Novel presents a comprehensive …

Psychopathy is characterized by diverse indicators. Clinical accounts have emphasized 3
distinct facets: interpersonal, affective, and behavioral. Research using the Psychopathy …

Although the evolution of psychopathy as a formal clinical disorder began more than a
century ago, it is only recently that scientifically sound psychometric procedures for its …

This chapter focuses on the most widely accepted clinical/forensic measure of psychopathy,
the Psychopathy Checklist‐Revised (PCL‐R). Although traditionally considered to be a …

This study examines the statistical validation of a recently developed, fourth-generation (4G)
risk—need assessment system (Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative …

Its controversial past notwithstanding, psychopathy has emerged as one of the most
important clinical constructs in the criminal justice and mental health systems. One reason …

Psychopathy, as measured by the Hare Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R), has
emerged as one of the most important factors in understanding and predicting adult criminal …

Despite recent declines in the reported rate of juvenile violence, there appears to be
increasing public and professional concern about violent behavior among children and …