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James Kimmel, Jr., JD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at Yale University’s School of Medicine and founder of the Yale Collaborative for Motive Control Studies. His work focuses on behavioral addiction models of revenge, violence prevention, and public health interventions. He holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania and a BS summa cum laude from Pennsylvania State University.
His research explores revenge addiction as a public health issue, with innovations like the Miracle Court App and SavingCain.org to address grievances and reduce violence. Key contributions include developing frameworks for motive control, peer support systems for mental health recovery, and behavioral interventions for vengeance cravings.
Publications span academic journals (e.g., Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics) and popular books including The Science of Revenge. His work intersects psychiatry, law, and public policy, emphasizing neuroscience-based strategies to curb violence through addiction recovery principles.
