Juvenile Psychopathy: A Primer

About this book

Juvenile Psychopathy: A Primer offers a clear, evidence-based introduction to one of the most contested and consequential topics in developmental criminology. Now in its second edition, Dr. Jamie L. Flexon synthesizes decades of research on the assessment, etiology, and treatment of psychopathic traits in adolescents. The book examines measurement instruments, developmental pathways, and the ethical stakes of applying an adult construct to young people whose personalities are still forming. Written for students, clinicians, and justice practitioners, it balances scientific rigor with practical guidance for those working at the intersection of psychology and the juvenile justice system.