The need for responsibly pursuing work in juvenile psychopathy

Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice

Volumn 8, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 198-211

  Weaver, Christopher M ^a  

^a VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM   (United States)

Author keywords

Juvenile; Labeling; Psychopathy; Stigma

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CHILD PSYCHIATRY; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; CULTURAL FACTOR; FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY; HUMAN; PERSONALITY; PSYCHOLOGIC ASSESSMENT; PSYCHOPATHY; SOCIAL BEHAVIOR; STIGMA;

EID: 67649126676     PISSN: 15228932     EISSN: 15229092     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15228930801964109     Document Type: Article

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