Speaker: Jerrod Brown, Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota
Neurocriminology is at the nexus of neuroscience and criminology and is focused on understanding the neurobiological bases of criminal and violent behavior. Common methodologies used in this field of research include brain imaging, psychophysiology, behavioral genetics, and other innovative approaches. Findings from this emerging area of research have the potential to inform the development and administration of treatments (e.g., medication, neurofeedback, and nutritional interventions) that may decrease the risk of future crime and violence. Intended for college professors and other academic professionals, this training introduces attendees to the field of neurocriminology and its potential implications for interviewing, screening, and treatment of criminal justice-involved individuals. Participants can also expect to learn why it would be important to incorporate neurocriminology content into existing criminal justice, psychology, neuroscience, medical, human services, and forensic mental health college-level coursework and programming. Empirically based research findings will be discussed throughout this training.
