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Interview with Professor Ross Deuchar - Gangs and Spirituality
Authentic SOAP host Paddy McCurdie speaks to Professor Ross Deuchar - Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of the West of Scotland to discuss his book Gangs and Spirituality'
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gangs-Spirit...
Dr Ross Deuchar is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the West of Scotland. He has been conducting research into gang culture, violence and organised crime for many years and is the author of 5 books and numerous research papers. His most recent book, 'Gangs and Spirituality', documents insights from his research conducted across three continents of the world. Ross is a Fulbright scholar, an Affiliate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University and is also a certified Mindfulness Practitioner and Life Coach.
The episode discusses discourse around themes of gangs and masculinity and how religion and spirituality has offered gang members a way out of a life of violence. Learn about the key cultural differences between gangs in the USA, Denmark, Scotland and Hong Kong.
Ross will touch on his work with Glasgow gangs, youth crime, policing, social justice and sectarian rivalry in the west of Scotland. Join us as we delve into his own personal transformation including the use of mindfulness meditation and its benefits.
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By Patrick McCurdieAuthentic SOAP host Paddy McCurdie speaks to Professor Ross Deuchar - Professor of Criminology & Criminal Justice at the University of the West of Scotland to discuss his book Gangs and Spirituality'
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gangs-Spirit...
Dr Ross Deuchar is Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the West of Scotland. He has been conducting research into gang culture, violence and organised crime for many years and is the author of 5 books and numerous research papers. His most recent book, 'Gangs and Spirituality', documents insights from his research conducted across three continents of the world. Ross is a Fulbright scholar, an Affiliate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University and is also a certified Mindfulness Practitioner and Life Coach.
The episode discusses discourse around themes of gangs and masculinity and how religion and spirituality has offered gang members a way out of a life of violence. Learn about the key cultural differences between gangs in the USA, Denmark, Scotland and Hong Kong.
Ross will touch on his work with Glasgow gangs, youth crime, policing, social justice and sectarian rivalry in the west of Scotland. Join us as we delve into his own personal transformation including the use of mindfulness meditation and its benefits.