Inside the Criminal Mind (Newly Revised Edition)

By: Stanton Samenow

Narrated by: Mark Bramhall

Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins

Publisher's summary

A brilliant, no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind, newly updated in 2022 to include the latest research, effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals, and an urgent call to rethink criminal justice from expert witness Stanton E. Samenow, Ph.D.

“Utterly compelling reading, full of raw insight into the dark mind of the criminal.”—John Douglas, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Mind Hunter

Long-held myths defining the sources of and remedies for crime are shattered in this groundbreaking book—and a chilling profile of today’s criminal emerges. In 1984, Stanton Samenow changed the way we think about the workings of the criminal mind, with a revolutionary approach to “habilitation.” In 2014, armed with thirty years of additional knowledge and insight, Samenow explored the subject afresh, explaining criminals’ thought patterns in the new millennium, such as those that lead to domestic violence, internet victimization, and terrorism.

Since then the arenas of criminal behavior have expanded even further, demanding this newly updated version, which includes an exploration of social media as a vehicle for criminal conduct, new pharmaceutical influences and the impact of the opioid crisis, recent genetic and biological research into whether some people are “wired” to become criminals, new findings on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy, and a fresh take on criminal justice reform. Throughout, we learn from Samenow’s five decades of experience how truly vital it is to know who the criminals are and how they think. If equipped with that crucial understanding, we can reach reasonable, compassionate, and effective solutions.

From expert witness Dr. Stanton E. Samenow, a brilliant, no-nonsense profile of the criminal mind, updated to include new influences and effective methods for dealing with hardened criminals

©1984, 2004 Stanton Samenow (P)2014 Listening Library

The criminal thinking and how much we are failing now

I read this book when I was an undergraduate and criminal justice program it changed my life then and it's changed my life now. it's just one of the most powerful books I have read around criminal reform. it's the reality of human nature and what happens when we become unbalanced. corrections officers personnel need to have these skills in order to help us reform our society

Eye Opening

Extremely helpful and up to date. I highly recommend this book to anguished parents who are trying to cope with their adult child's aberrant behavior.

Provoking.

One of the best books out there. Period. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, and I will re-read it for sure.

Very good pick up. Tons of information

There's allot to unravel here. but i reccomend you give it a read yourself. Theres allot of experience from himself and other people he's worked with both criminal and law enforcement or hospital. And this book take a deep dive from the beginning of the life of a criminal all the way up into adulthood and at the end the rare few recoveries. Highly reccomend. Even if your not Law Enforcement its a good book to pick up to learn more about the behaviour of others and their motivations from "normal" looking at a what otherwise seems to be normal but infact displays various warning signs of criminality.

For anyone who deals with Criminal Personalities

This book put all the pieces together. I was completely hooked and couldn't put it down.

Challenging

As someone who has gotten my foot into the door of human services related fields - this book challenges much of what I have learned during my education in sociology and psychology and how I apply my current knowledge to people. It reflects the difference between people who are in the constant cycle of criminality and those who make an honest mistake.

great listen

Very insightful and profound, at times seems to deal in absolutes or paint with broad strokes, but overall good resource and entertaining listen while learning.

Excellent way to look at the criminal mind in a different way

A more research backed and smart, effective way to deal with criminals. The book is presented in an interesting, clear and concise manner. Highly recommend.

Educational

This is a psychologist's explanation of how criminals think and their thought patterns leading to criminal conduct. I found it educational and a bit disturbing.

A cognitive approach to criminality

Like some others, I tended to wonder what lack of parenting contributed to delinquency. This book argues ALL criminals are responsible for their own actions and behaviors. I find this a very refreshing approach (although the "program" has been around since the 1970s). There are undoubtedly environmental, social, biochemical and value contributors, in the end, criminal behavior is about incorrect thinking. In fixing these erroneous thinking patterns, lives can be changed. As in the case study of Leroy, the journey to change is perilous, difficult, and never really ends with slow and steady progress. For those who persevere, the journey itself is its own reward. A very well done book that describes a program I am interested in learning more about.