The Criminologist

This week, we team up with Timothy Joseph of the Criminal Behaviorology podcast to bring you a special cross over edition. We are joined by friend of the show Dr. Jerrod Brown, to share our year end reflections. Learn what Tim's podcast is all about, and of course hear the always informative insights of Jerrod Brown. Check out the related links below!

Criminal Behaviorology podcast

Trauma, Resilience and Self Care Strategies program at CSP

The Criminologist YouTube channel

The Paragon Group

This week, The Criminologist podcast is once again joining forces with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), to shine a light on the both their International Relations committee and the work of their Technology committee! Simon Bonk of Telio, joins us all the way from Ottawa Canada to chat about the marriage of Technology and Corrections. Simon's experience in each of these arenas, coupled with his enthusiasm and infinite mindset, make for a fascinating conversation as to what he future may hold.

Valuable resources below as to upcoming APPA Training Institutes!

APPA info

Winter Training Institutes

The Criminologist YouTube channel

The Paragon Group

The future is now! Pia Puolakka joins us from Helsinki Finland to share her work with Smart Prisons and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Corrections. Along with technological advancements comes a degree of due diligence. And Pia walks us through those implications as to the ethical and legal considerations we need to consider. A must listen for anyone beginning their career in Corrections who is curious as to what the future holds, as well as those practitioners who wish to embrace current technology for the good of their clients and stakeholders. Check out the resources below related to this topic!

In Finland, prisoners are being taught crucial A.I. skills

Smart Prison Facility Spurs Rehabilitation in Finland

Smart Prisons in Finland

Smart Prisons: A Historical Digital Leap in Finish Prisons

Smart Prison

Towards Digitalisation of Prisons

Incarcerated people's challenges for digital inclusion in Finnish prisons

Smart Prison: Digital Environment for Rehabilitation

This week, we are joined by Jonathan Ley, founder of Make Time Count Today! Jonathan shares his vision and tells us about the development and implementation of his app, which will be truly transformative! Technology has brought so many changes to the Correctional landscape, and the Make Time Count Today app can play a pivotal role in how you and your agencies evolve in serving justice involved individuals.

Reach our for more details!

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Make Time Count Today

The Criminologist channel

As we approach the end of the year, we consider changes and modifications to the podcast moving forward. Continue with great guest...a return to the original format of highlighting and modelling best practices and interventions....or something new! Have a listen and let your voice be heard! Also, we take a trip down memory lane with a visit from our old client Mia Wallace.

Useful links below!!!

Become a Supporter

The Criminologist channel

The Paragon Group

This week, The Criminologist podcast once again joins forces with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), to bring you our interview with Sylvie Blanchet! Sylvie is the Executive Vice Chairperson at the Parole Board of Canada. She also serves on APPA's International Relations Committee, as she sees the value of learning best practices on a global level. So much to be learned from our international colleagues! Check out the valuable links below as to further resources!!

Association of Paroling Authorities International

APPA home page

APPA's Winter Regional Training Institutes

Parole Board of Canada

Looking for even more insightful resources!? This week, we introduce our listeners to another member of our media family, The Criminologist channel on You Tube! A great resource for practitioners, trainers and students. If you love the themes of this podcast, be sure to check out this episode in which we highlight just a taste of some of our favorite videos. Subscribe now!

The Criminologist channel on YouTube

The Paragon Group

Join us on Facebook!

This week, we reflect on and draw upon the insights of Brian Lovins and Ioan Durnescu, as we continue to examine the evolving role of the probation and parole officer. If you are just entering the field, or perhaps train new and existing officers, this is a must listen. The vocation is in a state of flux, and an examination of ones role is critical. Enjoy the related links below!

"Building a new professional identity" article.

Brian Lovins full interview

Ioan Durnescu's Core Correctional Skills training kit

The Criminologist You Tube channel

We are once again joined by the distinguished Dr. Jerrod Brown, this week talking all about the perils of excessive sugar intake, and what criminal justice practitioners need to know. Just in time for the post Halloween sugar binges many may be experiencing!

Check out these related links!

American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies

Dr. Brown on Alexithymia!

Dr. Brown on Neurocriminology!

Dr. Brown on Self Regulation Part 2

Dr. Brown on Self Regulation-Part 1

The Criminologist You Tube channel!!!

In this special Halloween edition, we take a "stab" at assessing two of our Fright Night favorites...Frankenstein's Monster (The Creature) and The Wolf Man! Discover what creepy criminogenic criteria may lurk beneath the surface for these two monsters, and what in the world might a case plan look like?!?!? Tune in if you dare! And remember to keep telling yourselves...it's only a podcast...it's only a podcast...BOO!!

The Psychology of Criminal Conduct text

Criminogenic Needs Explained video

R-N-R meets Desistance video