10 July 2016

Traumatic brain injury and offending – An economic analysis

Brain injury

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What are the links between head injuries and offending? According to this report adolescence is a peak period for both. It draws together evidence to show that traumatic brain injury can lead to impaired judgement, reduced impulse control, and increased aggressiveness, which could lead to criminal activity. It argues that having a head injury increases the risk of offending by at least 50%.

Publisher: Centre for Mental Health
Author: Michael Parsonage

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