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Psychopathy as a risk factor for violence.

R D Hare1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. rhare@interchange.ubc.ca

The Psychiatric Quarterly
|August 24, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Psychopathy is a key predictor of re-offending in individuals civilly committed to mental institutions. Understanding its assessment and treatment is crucial for public safety and preventing future crimes.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • The Kansas v. Hendricks ruling has led to increased civil commitment of sex offenders and individuals with violent histories.
  • Accurate risk assessment for re-offending is critical for public safety.
  • Distinguishing psychopathy from antisocial personality disorder is essential for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define psychopathy and differentiate it from antisocial personality disorder.
  • To examine the relationship between psychopathy and criminal behavior, particularly violent crime.
  • To discuss the assessment and treatment of psychopathy, including potential therapeutic approaches and the risk of assessment tool misuse.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on psychopathy.
  • Analysis of psychopathy's diagnostic criteria and assessment tools (e.g., PCL-R, :SV).
  • Examination of treatment efficacy studies for psychopathy.

Main Results:

  • Psychopathy is a significant risk factor for re-offending, especially in violent crimes.
  • Antisocial personality disorder is distinct from psychopathy, though often comorbid.
  • Standard treatments show limited efficacy for psychopathy, necessitating alternative approaches.

Conclusions:

  • Psychopathy assessment is vital for risk evaluation in legal and clinical settings.
  • Novel treatment strategies are needed for individuals with psychopathy.
  • The validity of assessment tools like the PCL-R and :SV necessitates vigilance against potential misuse.

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