New Insight in Criminological and Forensic Neuropsychology

Neuropsychological research has significantly advanced the understanding of cognitive, executive, and affective processes underlying criminal behavior, legal competence, and responsibility. However, the use of neuropsychological evidence in criminological and forensic practice remains fragmented, with limited integration between clinical assessment and judicial decision-making.This Research Topic aims to bring together contributions that advance criminological and forensic neuropsychology from a clearly defined, clinically grounded perspective. The Topic is organized around a forensic neuropsychological through-line, focusing on the assessment and interpretation of cognitive functioning in legally relevant contexts and on translating neuropsychological findings from clinical evaluation to court-related settings.The scope includes executive dysfunction, cognitive control, inhibitory processes, and moral decision-making in relation to violent behavior and criminal recidivism; acquired sociopathy and personality changes associated with brain injury or neurocognitive disorders; and the impact of physiological and pathological ageing on legal capacities, such as competence to consent to medical treatment, financial decision-making, and criminal responsibility. Particular attention is given to forensic neuropsychological assessment methodologies, including performance and symptom validity, and ecologically valid, case-based approaches.This Research Topic accepts the following article types: Original Research, Systematic Review, Review, Mini Review, Brief Research Report, Case Report, Hypothesis and Theory, Methods, Conceptual Analysis, Perspective, Opinion, General Commentary, Registered Report, and Study Protocol, provided that submissions maintain a clear neuropsychological focus and forensic relevance.By promoting an integrative neuropsychological framework, this Research Topic aims to strengthen evidence-based forensic practice and clinically meaningful contributions to criminology and the legal system. Topic editors: Martina Amanzio, Luca Cecchetti, Pietro Pietrini Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/71866/new-insight-in-criminological-and-forensic-neuropsychology