Revamping the Criminal Mind!

Dr. Stanton E. Samenow has proposed a new approach to working with criminals that he learned from a study he assisted in.  Dr. Samuel Yochelson introduced this reverse way of thinking to him not long after he entered the field of psychology.  The first step in this new procedure is recognizing the myths of society and in the professional field of psychology about criminals.  First we need not view them as victims of some disease, every crime is planned out and executed based on that plan.  Secondly, although an environment that is not stable could contribute to the criminals way of thinking, it does not turn someone into a criminal. Finally, they do not become criminals because society rejected them. Dr. Samenow makes it very clear that as a criminal they reject society and the responsible citizens belief long before society deems them an outcast. Where we can start is understanding and recognizing these myths. This could lead to a better understanding of how they work so people can treat them and help the ones capable of change.