Crimes of Violence

Analysis of high-profile crimes of violence of psychological significance

Katherine van Wormer, MSSW, Ph.D. is the author or co-author of 14 books on various aspects of human behavior. See full bio

Crimes of Violence

November 11, 2009

The Hasan Shootings: Method, Madness, or Both?

Why did he do it? Whatever possessed him? There are more questions than answers as to why Major Nidal Malik Hasan walked into a crowded soldier-readiness center at Fort Hood and opened fire on the soldiers.

November 4, 2009

Personal Identity of Kidnap Victims Following Rescue: Jaycee Dugard

Jaycee Dugard will make a surprisingly positive adjustment to life after her 18 years of living as a kidnapped victim. Other predictions in the media have been dire. Since information is scarce and only time will tell, these predictions are all speculative. Here I simply want to look at some others of these strange cases.

Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Micro Level: Individuals and Families

Addiction Treatment: A Strengths Perspective

Death by Domestic Violence: Preventing the Murders and Murder-Suicides (Social and Psychological Issues: Challenges and Solutions)

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