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Trauma at the Heart of Forensic Developmental Psychology

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Assessing Trauma in Forensic Contexts

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This chapter explores the role of trauma in the development of antisocial behaviors, particularly aggression and violence. Beginning with a description of trauma and its prevalence among offending populations, we continue with a discussion on the ways in which trauma, early and severe trauma in particular, can have such a profoundly negative impact in the lives of offenders. We also discuss the mechanisms through which trauma can contribute to antisocial behavior, including alterations in brain structure and cognitive abilities such as executive function and emotional regulation, offenders’ cognitions themselves, such as the development of “war zone mentality,” and how each of these changes can contribute to violence perpetration. We conclude by noting, however, the resilience of all people in the face of profound adversity and how such resilience provides an opportunity to provide intervention and encourage positive development for those who may be at risk for antisocial behavior.

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Nesi, D., Garbarino, J., Prater, C. (2020). Trauma at the Heart of Forensic Developmental Psychology. In: Javier, R., Owen, E., Maddux, J. (eds) Assessing Trauma in Forensic Contexts. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-33106-1_2

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