The Criminologist

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 interview...from my interview with Dr. Brian Lovins to info as to the American Probation and Parole Association and more!!!

PO as Coach v Ref with Brian Lovins

APPA website

APPA's 48th annual training institute in NY!!!

The Paragon Group (Website)

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! TIDES-Trauma Informed Desistance.

Trauma, Resilience, and Self Care Strategies (program info)

Jesse Pomeroy (Book details)

The Paragon Group

The Criminologist You Tube channel

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 "Participatory Photography".

Valuable links below if you wish to learn more!

In a Whole New Way website

Project Lives book info

The Paragon Group website

The Criminologist YouTube channel

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 recidivism rates for those leaving prison. HINT: It's all about the role of relationships. Info on her book and other valuable links below!

And big news as to TIDES! TIDES= Trauma Informed DESistance...a new approach incorporating trauma informed care with desistacne from crime theory! This is a "must listen" episode!

The Norwegian Prison System (Book information)

Smart Prison Facility Spurs Rehabilitation in Finland (Article)

The Paragon Group (Our website)

The Criminologist YouTube channel

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 this week's discussion!!

What made Fred West a serial killer (Video)

Trauma, Resilience, and Self Care Strategies programs as Concordia

The first 1,000 Days (video)

The Criminologist You Tube channel

The Paragon Group (Website)

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 this week's discussion!!

  More Fred West content via YouTube

Trauma, Resilience, and Self Care Strategies programs at Concordia U

The First 1000 days (video)

The Criminologist You Tube channel

The Paragon Group

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!

anti-recidivism.com

The Paragon Group

The Criminologist YouTube channel!!

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 things along the way. We learn details of the federal system of justice here in the United States, and get some first hand insights into the infamous airline....Con Air! Enjoy part one of this interview, and check out the valuable links below!

Anti-Recidivism.com

The Criminologist You Tube channel

The Paragon Group, LLC

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 vulnerable populations who are faced with serious barriers by assisting with applications and internet technology. Check out the useful links below!

Freedom Fighting Missionaries.org

Contact Kenny Robinson

The Paragon Group

The Criminologist You Tube channel!

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 Institute

The Paragon Group

The Criminologist You Tube channel!!