Brain Development and Criminal Behavior: Its Impact on the Judicial System

2000 Lakeshore Drive,New Orleans LA 70148

28 October, 2022

Description

The brain's development may be impacted greatly by positive or negative experiences during childhood. A traumatic or difficult childhood could alter how the brain develops and affect certain functions. This two-day conference will review brain development, trauma and its effects on the brain and treatment modalities to address trauma. There is more to criminal behavior than one risk factor but by being able to identify impaired brain development could lead to better treatment options and reduce crime .