The Criminologist

This week, Dr. Jerrod Brown tackles the topic of Familicide. Although rare, Dr. Brown shares his research and insights on this dark topic. We will also profile the case of John List as a case study, to help add some context to this episode.  Dr. Brown never disappoints when he makes an appearance, and this week is no exception! Become a Supporter! Dr. Brown's email The Paragon Group The Criminolog...

We are pleased to be bringing you our second interview with Arshak Gasparyan joining us all the way from Armenia!!  Arshak is a consultant and subject matter expert in a variety of topics, ranging from probation and prison reform, to risk assessment  to mental health considerations in criminal justice.  Whether it is the Ministry of Justice for the Republic of Armenia, or his Social Justice NGO, o...

This week, we are once again joined by Dr. Jerrod Brown of Concordia University. Jerrod unpacks the topic of Driver Aggression, more commonly referred to as Road Rage. We have likely all experienced it in one way or another....either as a victim or perpetrator. Learn all about this phenomenon from a forensic lens that only Jerrod Brown can deliver! Become a Supporter! Contact Dr. Brown Driver Ange...

This week we hear from Julie Truschel, President of Community Supervision Solutions, who shares her amazing projects..including SAW...Supervision Around the World! We have some much to learn from simply examining what our peers around the world are doing in their practices, and SAW brings professionals one step closer together. The SAW project is creating a worldwide data sharing platform designed...

This week, we take some time to promote the International Training School on Core Correctional Skills! Once again taking place in Barcelona, this years' trainers include Ioan Durnsecu, Fergus McNeill, Jo Clarke, Iuliana Carbunaru, and Joseph Arvidson! We hear from past graduates as well, who give some insights on their experiences with the training. Join us in October of 2022!  REGISTRATION INFORM...

This week, we dabble in some cross over work and introduce you to the Growth Uncut podcast. The trail blazing Dr. Sarah Lewis host this amazing podcast, and reached out to interview the host of The Criminologist podcast!  The Growth Uncut podcast is produced by our good friends with Penal Reform Solutions in the United Kingdom. Take the time to learn more about the great work they doing by clickin...

Our good friend Dr. Jerrod Brown rejoins us to introduce us to the topic of Alexithymia.   Alexithymia has been defined as, "The inability to recognize or describe one's own emotions." If you are a criminal justice practitioner, work in the field of mental health, or consider yourself a Human Services Professional, this is a topic which should be of great interest to you. Check out these related l...

This week we speak with Manchester's Roger Broadbent of The Dyslexia Institute.   Did you know that 50?% of all inmates are dyslexic?   Roger is going to tell us all about his amazing Empowerment Passport project and other efforts to assist neuro-divergent individuals on their journeys.  Check out these useful resources and information!  Click the link below to become a supporter of the show! glow...

Soak in the enthusiasm of this week's guest, Alexander Rose! Joining us all the way from London, Alex talks about his passion for coaching and prisoner reintegration. Learn of his work as a Coaching Manager for Stand Out, a U.K. based charity.  Coaching, mentoring and career counseling, and of course, the importance of identity transformation are all unpacked in this episode. Check out some great...

We are joined by another international subject matter expert this week, in Laura van der Zwet!  Learn all about the great work being done by the Dutch Probation Service. Specifically, their International Office.   If you have ever watched an episode of Locked Up Abroad, and been curious as to that experience, you are going to love my chat with Laura!  Not only has Dutch Probation devised a model t...

We are joined this week by Britain's John Reed AKA The Story Teller Fellah!   John is the Director of Tutis Online CIC. His aim is to improve the experience of those caught up in the criminal justice system. He interacts with prisoners through music, poetry, and of course story telling.  We often speak of the importance of altering ones narrative script, and John provides some great illustrations...

Expand your knowledge as to the clients you may serve, as we learn all about the fascinating field of Neurocriminology from Dr. Jerrod Brown of Concordia University!  Discover the definition of Neurocriminology, and get a taste for how this knowledge may improve your skills as a helping professional.  If you believe in an "all of the above" appraoch to helping individuals desist from a life of cri...

Having reportedly victimized hundreds of children in the early 1900's, Albert Fish's abhorrent paraphilic crimes have been the subject of research for the better part of a century.  Presently, much conjecture exist as to whether Fish's crimes were the result of familial mental illness(nature) or environmental abuses suffered as a child(nurture ). Dr. Jerrod Brown provides a fantastic overview of t...

This week we interview the amazing Brenda Dietzman of Wayfinder Consulting. Brenda is  a passionate trainer with more the 28 years of experience in both law enforcement and corrections.  She provides evidence-based training solutions and inspiring presentations for individual and organizational improvement. Brenda's areas of expertise include resilience, generations, recruiting and retention, lead...

Professor Ioan Durnescu joins the Criminologist  Podcast with news of the second International Training School on Core Correctional Skills! Professor Durnescu, of the University of Bucharest in Romania, shares his experience training and promoting Core Correctional Skills to probation officers and corrections officials from around the world! His book, Core Correctional Skills: The Training Kit, is...

We welcome Eddie Flanagan back to the show to talk more about his journey of desistance from crime and addiction! Hear all about his latest ventures with Edd the Head Animations and so much more!    Discover how Eddie has leveraged his love of art and his creative abilities to forge a new identity and provide himself with  an abundance of new found social capital! Check out some of his art work be...

Wrapping up our two part series on Self-Regulation with Dr. Jerrod Brown of Concordia University! If you operate under the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework, you don't want t miss this! Learn so much more as to the root cause of some of the more predictive criminogenic variables! And of course, intervention strategies! Helpful links below! Dr. Brown contact info:  jbrown3@csp.edu Part I: Self Regul...

Our centennial episode! We mark this special milestone by welcoming Timmy Long and James Leonard of The Two Norries podcast. Hear how these two Irishmen leveraged their past experiences with crime and addiction into an outstanding podcast production! Their program covers crime, mental health, addiction, and social issues. Listen and learn from their incredible journeys! The Criminologist channel=...

Excited to be sharing our interview with Holly Busby, Chief of the Community Service's Division of the National Institute of Corrections!   Holly and I discuss current and future trends with evidence-based practices in Corrections, in addition to some intriguing projects underway with the NIC!  Check out these great resources provided by Holly! National Institute of Corrections Web Page https://ni...

This week we are joined by Albert Banuelos, Los Angeles County Probation! Albert shares the "Why" of how he began a career in Corrections, and talks about the challenges and rewards of implementing evidence based practices in a large agency.   We often speak of the value of leveraging the lived experiences of our clients, but Albert takes this a step further and speaks of his passion project invol...

We kick off a two part series on the topic of Self-Regulation with Dr. Jerrod Brown.  Learn all about the definitions of Self-Regulation, what causes Self-Regulation deficits, and of course some intervention strategies for practitioners to consider.  If you work with a justice involved population, you have likely encountered  individuals who are dealing with self-regulation deficits. Listen and le...

This week we are joined by Dr. David Patton, from the University of Derby in the United Kingdom! Dr. Patton is a Senior Criminology Lecturer, Speaker and Author who believes that education is transformative, and can be leveraged to promote social justice, equality and human flourishing. We love talking all about pathways out of crime and addiction on the program, and David does not disappoint! Thi...

Another true subject matter expert joins us this week! Damien Quinn shares his experiences all the way from Galway Ireland! We chat about his work with Galway Rural Development, as well as Speire Nua! We love sharing the pathways of desisted individuals, and Damien does not disappoint! He also left us with plenty of useful resources! (See below).  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrV_XNkTqCc https:...

This week, we welcome back Dr. Jerrod Brown! Dr. Brown talks all about the very timely issue of Screen Time Misuse.  Learn all about various causes and risk factors associated with Screen Time Misuse, the consequences associated with Screen Time Misuse, as well as intervention strategies.   Here are some additional resources as well! Internet Addiction Test:   https://www.psycom.net/internet-addic...

Turns out we had so many fantastic guests in 2021, that it took two Greatest Gits episodes to highlight all their great work! This week we round out last year's highlight reel by showcasing more great academics such as Dr. James Bonta, Dr. Fergus McNeil,Dr. Brian Lovins, Dr. Alex Walker, Dr. Craig Waleed, Dr. Anna Sergi, Dr. Vincent Figliomeni and Dr. Lukas Carey!  We also hear from those with liv...