{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68e5783053a5e2858fdf4096/6920d61175ae15fa66997342?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Minds of Monsters: Understanding Violent Sexual Offenders with Forensic Psychologist Dr. Samantha Stein","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68e5783053a5e2858fdf4096/1763758818767-41280808-ae08-413f-90be-427d5ed845fb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode contains information about crimes against children and sexual assault that some listeners may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Forensic Psychologist, Dr. Samantha Stein, to talk about her new book,&nbsp;<em>Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among Us</em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;It’s a fascinating memoir about her work evaluating sexual offenders under California’s Sexually Violent Predator Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;During our conversation, we discuss deviant human sexuality, the psychology of sexually violent predators, and the complexities of their rehabilitation. All the names used in her memoir have been changed to respect patient confidentiality.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Link to Dr. Stein’s Book:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among Us: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/evil-at-our-table-samantha-stein/1146607392</p><p><br></p><p>If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault and needs support, you can contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at: 1-800-656-HOPE or list RAINN.org for confidential 24/7 assistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Cameron Holly Dexter"}