Criminology at its best: the dark side of the human psyche Joe Bausch is one of the most impressive speakers when it comes to human psychology, the background to crime and the professional handling of difficult personalities.
For over three decades, he worked as a doctor and senior government medical director at Werl Prison, where he gained deep insights into the mindsets, motives and inner conflicts of criminals. He became known to an audience of millions as the forensic pathologist Dr. Joseph Roth in the Cologne crime series Tatort. In his lectures, Joe Bausch combines medical expertise, psychological sensitivity and personal experience to create a captivating mixture of knowledge, prevention and humor - always authentic, clear and approachable.
Joe Bausch - experience from the reality of crime
Anyone who experiences Joe Bausch as a speaker will not encounter a theorist, but a man who knows the world of crime at close quarters. For more than 30 years, he worked as a doctor and senior government medical director at Werl Prison - one of the most important prisons in Germany. During this time, he treated countless inmates, including violent criminals, psychopaths and people with complex personality disorders. This decades-long experience shapes his lectures and gives them a depth that goes far beyond classic crime stories.
The psychology behind the crime and the perpetrator
At the heart of his lectures is the question: Why do people act the way they do? Joe Bausch takes his audience into the world of thought of so-called "difficult people" and shows how thought patterns can develop, become entrenched and ultimately lead to destructive behavior. This is not just about crime. We encounter many of these personality structures in everyday working life, in our private lives or in management positions. The change of perspective into often absurd, disturbing but real worlds of thought opens up new ways of understanding - and therefore also of prevention.
Recognizing body language, nuances and warning signals
A central aspect of Joe Bausch's lectures is reading between the lines. How does inner distress express itself? What signals does the body send when a person is mentally out of balance? Joe Bausch impressively conveys how body language, facial expressions and behavior can provide clues to inner conflicts. This knowledge is not only relevant for dealing with extreme personalities, but also for managers, teams and organizations who want to recognize early on when employees, colleagues or they themselves are reaching their limits.
Personal health and prevention
In addition to the psychology of perpetrators, Joe Bausch also focuses intensively on the topic of personal health. He shows how to recognize when people around you are not feeling well, how to react appropriately and what preventative measures can help to avoid escalation. He talks openly about mental strain, stress, excessive demands and the insidious processes that can lead to health and psychological crises. His lectures provide concrete approaches for taking responsibility for oneself and others.
Crime scene, authenticity and media presence
As forensic pathologist Dr. Joseph Roth in Cologne's Tatort, Joe Bausch has been a fixture in the German television landscape for years. This familiarity lends his lectures additional credibility, but it is above all his real life and professional experience that is convincing. He does not talk about fiction, but about real fates, real encounters and personal experiences from the prison system.
Author, observer and storyteller
Joe Bausch has also made a name for himself as an author. Books such as "Maxima Culpa - Every Crime Begins in the Mind" or "Gangster Blues" deepen his examination of the human psyche and demonstrate his ability to convey complex relationships in an understandable, exciting and pointed way. This narrative strength is also reflected in his lectures, which are always lively, comprehensible and impressive.
Duration of the event until approx. 21:30
Admission from 19:00
