The life & work of · 1941–2023

Stanton E.
SamenowPh.D.

A lifetime of inquiry into the criminal mind.

Explore the books, essays, and enduring work of forensic criminal psychologist Stanton E. Samenow.

Portrait of Stanton E. Samenow — Psychologist. Author. Researcher.

Understanding behavior

Five decades of research.
A lasting body of work.

From his research with Samuel Yochelson at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to his books and essays, Dr. Samenow examined the thinking patterns of juvenile and adult offenders.

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The published work

Books that invite a closer look.

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Inside the Criminal Mind

Revised & updated · 2022

Before It’s Too Late

Children, parents & prevention

In the Best Interest of the Child

Families & child custody

From the archive

Ideas worth returning to.

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Concept of the Month · 2013

In remembrance

A life remembered.

Stanton E. Samenow · 1941 – May 8, 2023

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Stanton E.SamenowPh.D.

Five decades of research.A lasting body of work.