About the Authors

Miguel Basto Pereira has a PhD in Applied Psychology from University of Minho, Portugal. In addition, he has a Master’s Degree in Statistics and a Master’s Degree in Psychology. His doctoral research focused on: “Criminal persistence and psychosocial problems in young adults with a history of juvenile delinquency”. His research interests include the links between childhood adversity and antisocial behavior; juvenile delinquent pathways; and, factors promoting desistance from crime and social insertion. Currently, his major topic of research is the study of lifelong crime sequences, a topic that this author advanced during his stay in University of Cambridge, as visiting doctoral student. Dr. Basto-Pereira's publications apply his scientific findings into policies that reduce or prevent crime and social marginalization. His research is published in some of the best journals in their field (e.g., Aggression and Violent Behavior, Child Abuse & Neglect). Miguel Basto Pereira is a lecturer in the Higher Institute for Applied Psychology (ISPA), which is the oldest Higher Education Institution Teaching Psychology in Portugal.

Ângela da Costa Maia is lecturer in the Applied Psychology Department, Vice President of the School of Psychology, and coordinates the Research Unit on Victims, Offenders and the Justice System in the University of Minho, Portugal. She is member of the board of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine, member of the Scientific Council of Stress Resource Center of the Ministry of Defense, and coordinates projects funded by the Foundation of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Defense. She is interested in understanding the impact of exposure to adversity, potentially traumatic experiences and associated factors, as well as pathways from victimization to delinquency. Her research is published in some of the best journals in their field.