Women and Justice

Dr. Lauren Azevedo and I explore the impact of community foundations, questioning the reality of meeting the needs of a community both within and outside of the structure in the past, present, and future.   The session also briefly talks about gender equity and achieving it within the societal structure. Dr. Azevedo’s work can be found in numerous forms, including but not limited to the Journal of...

“Providing service to another.” This phrase seems so simplistic, but how does serving another translate within the world of probation? My guest Tanessa R. Moten and I tackle the connection between service and probation with an emphasis on juveniles, families, and communities and moving away from a punitive model. FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.psu.edu/womenandjusticetranscripts/episode-11-transcri...

Dr. Yasemin Besen-Cassino and I explore work, gender, and youth, questioning the reality of knowing and articulating one’s value and dealing with society’s response. This episode also briefly touches upon the reality of popular culture and its impact on gender identity. Dr. Besen-Cassino has over 5 books ipublsihed but the two mentioned within the episode are The Cost of Being a Girl: Working Teen...

Shante Renee Plummer and I explore the landscape of the criminal justice system from her perspective, highlighting journaling as a tool to deal with grief. This jam-packed 30 minutes will have you questioning the CJ structure and the way money shapes choices and options available to everyone at various points in the process.    Remember to pick up both her books: “619: The Emotions Behind Closed D...

Penn State Faculty Dr. Patricia Aguilerra-Hermida and I explore the landscape of clinical psychology in reference to abuse. She peels back the uncomfortable layers of the reality of this topic while suggesting paths for the future. If you have any interest in mental health, you do not want to miss this episode.   FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.psu.edu/shaunteyjames/podcast/women-in-justice-episode...

What is our obligation to future generations? With Geri Krotow, mystery author, I explore this question, especially regarding justice and females in the workplace. While reflecting on Krotow’s journey to becoming an award-winning author, this episode juxtaposes her personal hurdles and triumphs with her commitment to supporting other women within the genre. FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.psu.edu/s...

Social justice issues can range from exploring the distribution of wealth and opportunities to privileges within a society for a limited few. Poet Maria James-Thiaw and I discuss the disparities in health care and social justice that exist among women and in comparison to their male counterparts as well as steps that need to be taken to rectify the current status. FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.ps...

Listening involves paying attention to a sound, but what if the voice is marginalized? Dr. Overton-Morris and I explore the sound and silence of women within society. Tackling both quantitative and qualitative research, this episode crescendos into possible directions for a “unified” voice among women in the future. FULL TRANSCRIPT:https://sites.psu.edu/shaunteyjames/podcast/women-in-justice-episo...

Fellow criminal justice professor Dr. Cunningham Stringer and I challenge the prevailing narrative surrounding women involved in the criminal justice system, including not only incarcerated women but also women as advocates and at various points in the system. Dr. Stringer discusses changes that have been made to the system and those that still need to be made FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.psu.ed...

Mystery author Misty Simon and I explore the modern landscape of publishing while pondering the true state of women as authors. We explore the question of creating space for alternative voices, especially in the genre of crime fiction. FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.psu.edu/shaunteyjames/podcast/women-in-justice-episode-5-transcript/ DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed are the s...

Bridging criminology and psychology: Society often separates the two disciplines. I want to take a moment to consider the intersecting points and the possible gaps in each individual field that may be filled by the combination of both worlds. FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.psu.edu/shaunteyjames/podcast/women-in-justice-episode-3-transcript/ DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed ar...

In this episode, we open the door to delicate issues within the world of corrections with the objective of bridging the experiential world with textbook knowledge. The key is understanding the "reality" for women within this structure.  FULL TRANSCRIPT: https://sites.psu.edu/shaunteyjames/women-in-justice-episode-2-transcript/ DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed are th...

Dr. Shauntey James: Women and Justice explores the twisted road that women are forced to follow in pursuit of justice. The journey is marked by sexual violence, intersectionality, and Supreme Court overhauls, to name a few. Half-hour interviews with experts in the field that you can fit into a workout or your drive home will challenge prevailing understandings of women and justice and make suggest...