The Criminologist

Dr. Jerrod Brown returns to profile infamous serial killer Richard Ramirez aka The Night Stalker. Examine the precursors and "Pathways In" to criminality by utilizing this well known case study. Jerrod discuses the convergence of   Neurocriminology, the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework, and other current approaches. Also, discover how to become a Neurocriminolgy Informed Professional thanks to Dr....

Joined this week by another APPA connection, Brittany Jackson!  Brittany is a former Probation Officer and a current Consultant. She creates digital content to help aspiring probation officers learn more about the profession from a perspective of experience.  She posts amazing content on her YouTube channel, 'YourFavoritePO'.  Watch her videos for great tips and real life experiences from her year...

Another episode produced in conjunction with our good friends at the American Probation and Parole Association ! This week, our interview with APPA's International Relations Committee member Joe Winkler! Joe is the Assistant Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, and he shares his experiences with that agency over the last 22 years. We also discuss the benefits of becoming an member o...

During a recent visit to LA, your host connected with fellow APPA member and social media influencer Rafael Ventura. This week, we re-connect to discuss the tours we took of two Juvenile facilities in California. Discover Dr. Ventura's unconventional journey into the field of Probation, and hear his vision of where the vocation needs to go. And check out the valuable links below, including how you...

We are once again joining forces with the American Probation and Parole Association's International Relations Committee to bring you our interview with Jana Spero and Iuliana Carbunaru! Jana shares her journey from her work in Croatia as an international expert on prison and probation, to her current role as Secretary General of the Confederation of European Probation. Iuliana returns to the podca...

This week, we are joined by Robin Moore, Head of Research at HM Inspectorate of Probation, and Tammie Burroughs, Community Sentence Management (CSM) Team, HM Prison and Probation Service!  Often times, it is not so much that the research does not exist, but rather, that we need to do a better job connecting the research to every day practice.  Robin and Tammie share their experience with this phen...

The Criminologist podcast once again joins forces with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), to bring you our interview with Marcel Oudshoorn! APPA's International Relations Committee is committed to showcasing the work of fellow probation officers from around the world! Marcell shares his experiences supervising sex offenders in the Hague, as well as his work as an electronic moni...

Ripped from the headlines! This week we examine the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence AKA "AI" in the world of Corrections, Probation and Parole. My guest Omega 7 joins us, equipped with Chat GPT technology, to engage in some Q and A. Listen in real time as we discover the responses to our queries. Judge for yourselves...how do the AI responses compare to those of you or your staff membe...

What does the future of Corrections, Probation and Parole look like? We contend it will incorporate much from the field of Neuro Criminology to become more "Neuroscience Informed". Friend of the show Dr. Jerrod Brown joins us for a glimpse into the future. If you are looking to separate yourselves from your peers and carve out your own niche, this episode is for you! And don't forget about the val...

Please enjoy our interview with Veronica Glueck, Program Supervisor for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Community Justice Assistance Division!  Veronica shares her experiences working in the field of probation from New York to Texas. Hear her take on the state of evidence based practices in Corrections and our current implementation efforts.  Great resources below related to this week's i...

This week, Dr. Jerrod Brown returns to the podcast to profile America's youngest serial killer, Jesse Pomeroy.  This case file serves as an excellent platform to discuss the emerging topics of Neuro Criminology and becoming Neuroscience Informed.  Set yourself apart as a practitioner and learn what the future of your field may look like in the future. And learn more about the TIDES practice model!...

This week, we are joined by writer and director Jonathan Fisher. Jonathan  and his team have leveraged the visual arts to break down barriers and truly utilize the power of perspective taking!   Beginning with their first initiative, Project Lives , and continuing through their documentary,  In a Whole New Way , Jonathan and the folks at Seeing for Ourselves have learned to tap into the power of "...

This week, Nina Hanssen joins us all the way from Oslo Norway to talk about her book, The Norwegian Prison System: Halden Prison and Beyond .  If you are curious as to the Norway model, or more to the point, the concept of Dynamic Security, this is the episode you have been waiting for!  Discover why Corrections professionals and administrators are looking to Norway in their quest to lower recidiv...

Doctor Brown returns to profile yet another infamous serial killer. This week, we examine Fred West, one of England's most notorious offenders. Discover the precursors which may have contributed to his 20 year killing spree, as we once again attempt to highlight some of the factors which you may recognize in the very  populations you supervise. Check out the valuable links below, as referenced in...

We welcome back Martin Bean to conclude his amazing odyssey for us!   From being a federal prisoner to leading a crusade to leverage higher education into our efforts at lowering recidivism, Martin's  life has taken some eventful turns. This week, he shines a light on his efforts, up to and including the formation of the Linda M. Alan College Prep Academy! Check out the valuable links below!     a...

A story so epic, we could not bring it to you in a single episode!  This week we introduce you to Martin Bean, Executive Director of Anti-recidivism.com.  Before beginning his noble crusade to better infuse higher education into the jail and prison reintegration process, Martin was on a much different trajectory. This week, we explore the beginnings of his journey, and learn so many fascinating th...

This week, we share our interview with Kenny Robinson! Kenny is the Founder and Executive Director at Freedom Fighting Missionaries , located in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Kenny and his team, who all have lived experiences, work with those who are formerly incarcerated to obtain the support and resources needed to achieve complete self sufficiency!  They act as community advocates for the most vu...

This week, we bring you the conclusion of our interview with Paul Sheldon! Picking up where we left off after episode 148, Paul links the practice of lucid dreaming to theories of desistance from crime! We also cover topics ranging from darkness retreats, to Planting Justice,  to the Laura X Institute. Check out the links below as noted in this episode!!! Dreamosophy Planting Justice Laura X Insti...

Another in our growing series of serial killer case study profiles, this week we examine the case of Ted Bundy! You are likely familiar with the horrific crimes of this infamous serial killer, but how aware are you of the precursors and triggers that may have been present in this case? And to that end, how aware are you of these same variables in the clients you may supervise? Dr. Jerrod Brown is...

This week, we bring you Part One of our interview with Paul Sheldon! Paul has had a storied and diverse career, with so many amazing chapters that we oped to bring you this interview in two parts! We cover Paul's early life experiences, which eventually lead to a unique and valued lens by which to view our correctional landscape.   In this episode, we talk about the movement towards sustainable co...

This week, we preview our recently published paper highlighting  FASD and the implications for those operating under the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework.  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe a range of significant, neurodevelopmental, brain based disorders that result from prenatal alcohol exposure. FASD is a high prevalence, but under diagnosed group of di...

This week, we examine the intersection of being Trauma Informed and its impact on the delivery of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions. Nicole Kimberley-Staeheli has over 30 years of experience in Corrections, focusing on the topic of trauma informed care, as well as the delivery of effective cognitive interventions. Many may be astonished to learn how much their lack of knowledge around trauma  may...

This week, we bring you an interview which Dr. Craig Waleed conducted for his Prison to Promise podcast. He interviews the host of The Criminologist podcast as to the topic of Desistance from Crime.  We examine the various definitions of Desistance, ranging from Primary to Secondary to Tertiary desistance, and also discuss various theories of desistance from crime. Prison to Promise book info Pris...

The Criminologist Podcast once again joins forces with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), to shine a light on the great work of THE VOICE of the community corrections industry. Honored to by joined this week by Veronica Cunningham, Executive Director of APPA. Veronica shares her experiences with APPA, and discusses many aspects of this great organization that even long time memb...

We continue our series profiling infamous serial killers, as Dr. Jerrod Brown provides in intriguing case study of the Edmund Kemper murders. Dr. Brown is uniquely qualified to view these horrific crimes through a forensic lens, and to provide the human services professional with useful perspectives!   If you work with at risk or justice involved individuals, this is a great way to learn some rele...