The Criminologist

Another in our growing series of serial killer case study profiles, this week we examine the case of Ted Bundy! You are likely familiar with the horrific crimes of this infamous serial killer, but how aware are you of the precursors and triggers that may have been present in this case? And to that end, how aware are you of these same variables in the clients you may supervise? Dr. Jerrod Brown is uniquely qualified to view these horrific crimes through a forensic lens, and to provide Humans Services professionals with useful perspectives! As we know, Dr. Brown never disappoints!

This week, we bring you Part One of our interview with Paul Sheldon! Paul has had a storied and diverse career, with so many amazing chapters that we oped to bring you this interview in two parts! We cover Paul's early life experiences, which eventually lead to a unique and valued lens by which to view our correctional landscape. In this episode, we talk about the movement towards sustainable correctional facilities, and how the practice of lucid dreaming may be the key for some in their journey toward desistance from crime. Valuable links below!! Stay tuned for Part 2!

Green Prisons web link

Dreamosophy: The Wisdom of Dreaming

The Paragon Group

The Criminologist channel on You Tube!!!

This week, we preview our recently published paper highlighting FASD and the implications for those operating under the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe a range of significant, neurodevelopmental, brain based disorders that result from prenatal alcohol exposure. FASD is a high prevalence, but under diagnosed group of disorders affecting individuals within the criminal justice system. Our article proposes a renewed focus on applying and adapting the RNR approach to individuals with FASD in criminal justice settings. Listen for a summary and some thought provoking insights!!! Paper available below!

FASD and the RNR Model: A guide for criminal justice and forensic mental health professionals

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This week, we examine the intersection of being Trauma Informed and its impact on the delivery of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions. Nicole Kimberley-Staeheli has over 30 years of experience in Corrections, focusing on the topic of trauma informed care, as well as the delivery of effective cognitive interventions. Many may be astonished to learn how much their lack of knowledge around trauma may be having a serious effect on the efficacy of their cognitive interventions, whether those interventions are being delivered in a group setting, or even in a one-on-one context.

Contact Nicole directly: [email protected]

Get caught up on our previous chats with Nicole, by accessing the links below!

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ

This week, we bring you an interview which Dr. Craig Waleed conducted for his Prison to Promise podcast. He interviews the host of The Criminologist podcast as to the topic of Desistance from Crime. We examine the various definitions of Desistance, ranging from Primary to Secondary to Tertiary desistance, and also discuss various theories of desistance from crime.

Prison to Promise book info

Prison to Promise podcast info

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The Paragon Group

The Criminologist Podcast once again joins forces with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), to shine a light on the great work of THE VOICE of the community corrections industry. Honored to by joined this week by Veronica Cunningham, Executive Director of APPA. Veronica shares her experiences with APPA, and discusses many aspects of this great organization that even long time members many not be familiar with. Valuable links below as to upcoming opportunities, and so much more!

APPA Home Page

Upcoming training institutes!

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We continue our series profiling infamous serial killers, as Dr. Jerrod Brown provides in intriguing case study of the Edmund Kemper murders. Dr. Brown is uniquely qualified to view these horrific crimes through a forensic lens, and to provide the human services professional with useful perspectives! If you work with at risk or justice involved individuals, this is a great way to learn some relevant themes in the literature today! Dr. Brown never disappoints!

MA in Forensic Behavioral Health at Concordia

Trauma, Resilience, and Self-Care Strategies Certificate

AIAFS

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Rejoining us all the way from England! Ed Flanagan and John Reed are back to tell us all about their recent collaboration. Discover how their "Choices and Chances" project came to be, and how they are teaming up to spread their vision of helping individuals desist from a life of crime. Check out the valuable links below!

Choices and Chances video by Ed

The Story Teller Fellah

Ed Flanagan's YouTube channel!

The Criminologist YouTube channel

The Criminologist Podcast once again joins forces with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), to shine a light on the great work of THE VOICE of the community corrections industry. Honored to be joined this week by Veronica Cunningham, Executive Director of APPA.  Veronica shares her experiences with APPA, and discusses many aspect of this great organization that even long time members may not be familiar with. Valuable links below as to upcoming opportunities, and so much more!!

APPA Home Page

Upcoming Training Institutes

The Criminologist You Tube channel!

The Paragon Group

If you work in a prison or a community corrections agency, and are looking for an approach which will truly challenge the status quo, this episode is for you! Dr. Sarah Lewis is a true pioneer, who's text, Therapeutic Correctional Relationships, is a must read for any Correctional practitioner looking toward the future. Sarah's Dynamic Model of Therapeutic Correctional Relationships may well change the landscape of how we deliver correctional services and our prison management philosophies! Relevant links below!

Sarah's book link!!

Penal Reform Solutions

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The Criminologist YouTube channel!!!