Sometimes there are no excuses to be found

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

No one said something about excuse (except you). I already corrected that. Psychology is not searching for excuses, but for explanations, there is a difference.

Of course they need to be put to justice, no matter what. No one questions that?

In my country Sweden and Denmark, they do that

It's like-your poor human, have you been beaten a.s.o as child your are forgiven for what you have done, but please remember to not do so again.

That's why I wrote about finding excuses.

But maybe it's different in Germany.

Markus

Mh, na, not really. I know what you mean. They get away too often... and receive better treatment thatn the actual victim(s)... That is what drives me crazy...

Just... let us not go there

[mapuc]

Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

Mh, na, not really. I know what you mean. They get away too often... and receive better treatment thatn the actual victim(s)... That is what drives me crazy...

Just... let us not go there

Then we agree on some of it.

Markus

Oh definately!

[Armistead]

Psychology is certainly becoming a big issue in the courts and it should be concerning. So often the criminals behavior is excused that someone on the jury connects and they get a much lighter sentence, even though they clearly knew right from wrong.

If it was as simple as stated in OP? Why special Units to figure out nut jobs?

[raymond6751]

If Hitler had been abused as a child his adult behaviour might be explained.
If his condition could have been detected and treated earlier, his hatred toned down?

The problem with the "understanding" by doctors is that it happens after the offenses are committed. They want a way to treat people before they hurt others. They can't do that with today's laws that protect the rights of an individual.

There are doctors treating the victims too, hopefully avoiding bad events later.