Crisis of Crime

Have you ever wondered why so many women are drawn to true crime? A 2018 study showed that 73% of true crime podcast listeners were women. Is it just a fun past time, or is there something deeper going on? Check out this episode to find out. Website • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Patreon • FacebookSources for this episode:Boling, K., Hull, K. (2018). Undisclosed Information - Serial Is My Favorite Murder. Examining Motivations in the True Crime Podcast Audience. Journal of Radio &am...

Criminological theories that have been labeled as 'radical' are often thought of as fringe theories or conspiracy theories. Are they really as radical as some would lead you to believe, or do they expose the realistic elements of American's shameful nature? Check out the episode to find out. Website • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Patreon • FacebookSources for this episode: •Totenberg, N. (2021). Race, Drugs And Sentencing At the Supreme Court. NPR. Retrieved from: https://www.npr.org/2021/06/...

The topic of abortion has been in the public eye recently, especially with Texas passing the Texas Heartbeat Bill (SB8). In this episode, I discuss the consequences of restricting abortion and what's at risk for Texas's future. Website • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Patreon • FacebookSources for this episode: Donohue, J., Levitt, S. (2019). The Impact of Legalized Abortion on Crime Over the Last Two Decades. Becker Friedman Institute: University of Chicago. Retrieved from: https://bfi.uc...

2020 saw the largest single-year increase in the murder and non-negligent homicide rate... ever. This episode explores possible reasons for this spike, including motives and criminological theories. Website • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Patreon • FacebookSources for this episode: • Eriksson, L., Mazerolle, P. (2013). A general strain theory of intimate partner homicide. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 18(5), 462-470. • FBI. (2021). Crime Data Explorer. Federal Bureau of Investigation. ...

In this episode, I discuss the most popular theories of Feminist Criminology, as well as giving my opinion on what it is lacking - mental health awareness. Website • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Patreon • Facebook Venmo: @Rachel_Means Cashapp: @RachelMeans89 Sources for this episode: Cullen, F., Agnew, R., Wilcox, P. (2014). Criminological Theory: Past to Present (5th Edition). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. Cain, L., Gross, D. (2010). Healing Neen [documentary film]. U...

In this episode, I discuss the murder of Jeffrey Curley, not only how the crime happened, but also how it can be explained using the Routine Activities Theory - specifically the idea of capable guardianship. Additionally, I briefly discuss shared responsibility and revictimization in the criminal justice system. Website • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Patreon • Facebook Venmo: @Rachel_Means Cashapp: @RachelMeans89 Sources for this episode: Karmen, A. (2015). Crime Vic...

In this episode, I discuss the regulatory bodies that were in place who failed to prevent the Bernie Madoff Affair, shared responsibility, and appropriate sanctions for all parties involved. My Links:Website • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Patreon • Facebook Venmo: @Rachel_Means Cashapp: @RachelMeans89 Sources for this episode: Definition. (2017). Ponzi. Dictionary.com, Retrieved from: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/ponzi--scheme FINRA. (2009). FINRA Defends its Role in Mad...

In this episode, I discuss different theories that fall under the umbrella of white-collar crime, using former Enron executives as examples. If you are unfamiliar with the Enron Scandal, I would recommend watching the documentary, "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" for a great overview. I briefly describe what happened, but not in great detail. My Links:Website • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Patreon • FacebookVenmo: @Rachel_MeansCashapp: @RachelMeans89Sources for this episode: Gibney, A. ...

In this episode, I discuss the physiological factors that can help predict behaviors associated with antisocial personality disorder - or more commonly known as psychopathic behaviors. My Links:Website • YouTube • TikTok • Twitter • Patreon • Facebook Venmo: @Rachel_MeansCashapp: @RachelMeans89Sources for this episode: Cullen, F. T., Agnew R., & Wilcox P. (2014). Criminological Theory: Past to Present. New York, NY: Oxford University Press Diffen. (2016). Fraternal Twins vs. Identical Twi...

In this episode, I discuss the radial new approach taken by the Missouri Division of Youth Services (aka the Missouri Model) in an attempt to rehabilitate juvenile offenders. Learn more here: http://missouriapproach.org/ Sources for this episode: ABC News. (2009). A New Model for Juvenile Justice [Video File]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExPSUl8-hVU&feature=player_embedded Mendel, R. A. (2010). The Missouri Model: Reinventing the Practice of Rehabilitating Youth Offend...