An in-depth journey through the minds of criminal women

Behind every crime lies a deeply personal story; a shattered life seeking its way back through a criminal landscape. This is how the book Crime from Within: The Minds of Criminal Women begins, offering strong journalistic and psychological insight into the lives of seven convicted women, from murder to imprisonment. Written by journalist Kristina Antivakis, forensic psychiatrist Mette Brandt Christensen, and forensic psychologist Tine Wøbbe, this work explores the underlying motives behind women's criminal actions. Released as an audiobook in 2023 on Podimo, it is available both digitally and physically, offering a compelling narrative that can be experienced on the Danish platform Podimo.

Psychological and social causes of crime

In an effort to shed light on how personal history and psychological states impact criminal behavior, the book draws on extensive research and psychiatric analyses. This investigation goes beyond merely describing crime; it analyzes social and psychological patterns that illustrate how gender roles influence our perception of justice. The book reveals how emotional desperation drives many women to act and explores the differences between female and male criminals within the justice system. By focusing on the often lacking psychological support and recognition of mental disorders, it highlights their role in the genesis of crime.

Controversial debate on the role of media and the justice system

Crime from Within has sparked discussions about how crime is portrayed in the media. Some praise the book for giving a voice to criminal women, an often overlooked perspective in criminological studies, while others criticize it for potentially humanizing criminals without sufficiently highlighting the victims' stories. The debate is intensified by the book's in-depth descriptions and focused look at the inner lives of the guilty. This work navigates confidently between the borders of justice and rehabilitation, providing a necessary critical insight into the consequences of neglecting psychological help within the justice system. The book invites readers to reflect on how we as a society understand and handle crime.

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