United States psychologists: Study the psychology of criminal behaviour. These CE courses offer insights into causes, risk factors, and treatment approaches.
US psychologists working in forensic, clinical or community mental health settings will gain a grounded introduction to criminal behavior in this course. Clinical and forensic psychologist Dr. Giada del Fabbro explores psychological, neurobiological and environmental contributors, including childhood trauma, socialization failures and neuroimaging findings. She explains the diagnostic and prognostic differences between antisocial personality disorder and psychopathy, and outlines internal and external criminogenic risk factors. The course closes by evaluating the role of psychotherapy, behavioral containment and risk management, giving clinicians an evidence-informed approach to understanding risk, intervention and prevention.
Gain essential insight into the psychological underpinnings of criminal behaviour with Dr. Giada del Fabbro, a seasoned clinical and forensic psychologist. This introductory-level CE course offers a comprehensive overview of the causes, manifestations, and treatment considerations related to criminal behaviour, drawing from current research, case-based insights, and forensic practice.
This talk explores key psychological, neurobiological, and environmental factors that contribute to criminality, including the impact of early trauma, socialisation failures, and neurological differences observed through neuroimaging. Dr. del Fabbro also examines diagnostic distinctions between Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy, and how these differences affect prognosis, risk, and therapeutic direction.
Ideal for psychologists working in forensic, clinical, or community mental health settings, this training offers a grounded, evidence-informed approach to understanding risk, intervention, and prevention in the context of criminal behaviour
Sections
Etiology of Criminal Behaviour: Nature, Nurture & Neuroscience
Childhood Trauma and Social Contract Formation
Neuroimaging Insights: Brain Differences in Offenders
Antisocial Personality vs. Psychopathy: Diagnostic and Prognostic Implications
Criminogenic Risk Factors: Internal vs. External
Intervention: From Containment to Clinical Possibilities
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Identify major theoretical models for understanding criminal behaviour, including biopsychosocial and developmental perspectives.
Describe the influence of childhood trauma and social learning on criminal trajectories.
Differentiate between Antisocial Personality Disorder and psychopathy, including their respective risk profiles.
Understand criminogenic factors—both internal and external—that influence behaviour.
Evaluate the role of psychotherapy, behavioural containment, and risk management in working with this population
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