Scarborough Rapists

There are many reason why an individual might decide to commit crime. There are many theorist that would try and explain the reason behind such immortal acts, to some it’s an act out of necessities and to others its lack of support and guidance. This paper will look at Paul Bernardo’s (The Scarborough Rapist) case and the different theories that could be used to explain his case. The three main Theorist this paper will focus on are Reckless’ Containment Theory, Hervey M. Cleckle the Mask of Sanity and Hare’s Psychopathy checklist. Moreover, this paper will examine the causes and the reasons behind some of the causes and behaviors relation it to the crimes committed by Paul Bernardo.

Paul Bernado born on August 27 1966 is a Canadian Serial

Cleckle the Mask of Sanity and Hare’s Psychopathy checklist. One of many popular theories of 1950’s was Walter Reckless’ Containment theory. This theory states that all humans are subjects to criminal behavior, however many can resist it with inner and outer containment. Also that when internal and external constraints weaken the deviant behaviors increase. He also believes that individuals can be protected from crime if they have strong social bonds with the parents and peers in controlling themselves. Which means the individual will try and protect themselves however if they have failed the families or friends will try and help. Moreover, there has to be certain responsibilities and guidelines for individuals, which are provided by the external members. Hervey M. Cleckle was a psychiatrist and his book, The Mask of Sanity was one of the most influential clinical description in the twentieth century. He believed that psychopath can appear to be normal and engage in activities but that mask hides a mental disorder. This along with Hare’s Psychopathy checklist is a psychological assessment tool used to evaluate the existence of psychopathy in individuals. It was a twenty item inventory which contained professed personality traits and behaviors which was to be completed on the basis of an

Firstly, Reckless’ Containment theory would be an excellent example to further discuss Paul Bernard’s case. Paul Bernado did not have proper parental support. He as a child was expose to assaults that were committed by his father. Also, this caused his family to be separated, leaving him to no family support at all. Moreover, according to Reckless’ all humans are subjects to crime and have the ability to resist it with internal and external containment. Also, this theory states that is a young person is not guided, no rules, role models, no positive feedback they will get into trouble and problems because he or she has not been taught anything. On the other hand if a child grows up in a good environment with positive people, guidance and support, the child will have much better chance growing up with a clean slate. In Paul Bernardo’s case though he had both parents he lacked support and positive guidance create a negative image of females. This later escalated into dark fantasies and his abuse path began where he felt no remorse towards his victims. Secondly Mask of Sanity, which is a clinical description of psychopath. Which further explains that psychopath can appear ordinary and even charming, but that the "mask" covers mental disorder. Paul Bernardo was a charming well liked individual, and no one at the time of his incident could believe that he was the