Nationally renowned neuroscientist BJ Casey’s lecture highlights unique vulnerabilities along with tremendous opportunities for growth and change in adolescents; clarify the current state of the science on typical behavioral and brain development during adolescence that extends beyond 18 years of age; and demonstrate that behavior, personality, and psychopathic traits are dynamic and show continued change beyond adolescence. The science was discussed in the context of rethinking the ways in which young offenders are treated in the justice system.
