The Criminologist

Heading over to Europe to hear from Piet Broenland, head of Ikigai Counseling! Piet shares his lived experiences with us, and speaks of his journey from being a justice involved individual to his current role as an addiction specialist in the Netherlands. Learn how Piet bundled his experience and knowledge into his company, Ikigai Counseling.

Individuals who struggle with addiction permeate so many of the helping professions. This episode will benefit all who serve this population!

Find your own Ikigai!!!

ikigaicounseling.com

[email protected]

A Day in the Life project

A day in the Life: 612-552-2566

This week we chat with David Kraus, joining us all the way from Louisiana! David shares his insights and expertise around the topic of Specialty Courts. Although this approach involves more of a team effort with various stakeholders (judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, treatment providers), it is re-affirming to hear how much of what David and his team do are still anchored in the foundational principles of Risk, Need, and Responsivity.

If you or your agency are contemplating implementing a specialty court, this is the episode for you!!!

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

We ring out the year by bringing you some highlights from some our 2021 special guest. Hear from leading academics such as Jerrod Brown, Shadd Maruna, Lila Kazemian, and Jeffrey Ross! We love sharing the insights of those with lived experiences, and Kam Stevens, Noel Moran, Ed Flanagan, Ryan Buzzard, Gethin Jones and David Breakspear do not disappoint! We are also joined in this compilation episode by practitioners who are at the top of their game, such as DJ Vodicka, Phil Maguire, Jonathan Ley and Arshak Gasparan! Enjoy this fantastic sampler platter, and subscribe for all new episodes!!

This week we welcome Dr. Jerrod Brown back to the show to talk all about the topic of Juvenile Sex Offending. We cover a range of related topics including causes and contributing factors, consequences, and of course interventions. If you are in one of the helping professions and at times interact with this population, it will serve you and your stakeholders well to catch this episode! We take on some of the many misperceptions as to this population...come along for the informational ride!

Trauma and Resilience programs: https://www.csp.edu/trauma-resilience-landing/

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

Static security versus Dynamic security. This week Brian Koehn shares with us his somewhat unique vision of prison philosophy...at least in America. With over 28 years of Correctional experience, he knows what does NOT work. Hear what he see's as an alternative to business as usual. Dynamic security has been operationalized in Norway, and Brian Koehn believes it is the path we should choose in the US. His non-profit agency, Social Profit Corrections, is an exciting alternative to explore!!! https://spcor.org/

A Day in the Life! Share your probation stories with us!

612-552-2566 or send a voice memo to [email protected]

Attention Desistance champions!!! This week, our subject matter expert Sylwester Matkowski unravels the concept of one's "Narrative Script", and how flipping that script from one of a Condemnation Script to that of a Redemption Scripts is critical in the desistance process. Sylwester also shares a template to achieve this, by re-purposing Joseph Campbell's Heroes Journey.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C36aYa4Jqnk&list=PLd_uZVwsQmGz4kifEAyIMptDoHec5Kj22&index=3&t=7s

Pleased to be sharing this interview with Sylwester Matkowski, joining us all the way from Poland!!! Sylwester shares with us an overview of Polish probation services, focusing on hiring and training. Sylwester is earning his PhD, and his interest include juvenile justice and the role that narrative scripts play in the desistance process. We love learning about comparative systems of justice, and my initial conversation with Sylwester Matkowski gives us some great insight!

Adopting and adhering to evidence based practices is easier said than done! This week we hear from a leading expert in the field of Implementation Science, Dr. Alexander Walker of the Alliance for Community and Justice Innovation! Alex shares her amazing journey from the esteemed John Jay College of Criminal Justice, to a stint with the Colorado Parole Board, to co-founding ACJI with her incredible team of change leaders! If you are frustrated with your agencies' implementation efforts, have a listen and check out the links below!!!

https://acji.org/

https://www.uscourts.gov/federal-probation-journal/2020/09/10-essential-principles-implementation-leadership-real-world

https://acji.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Impactful-Implementation-in-Justice-Settings-ACJIs-Implementation-Framework.pdf

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325141601_Awakening_the_sleeping_giant_the_future_of_paroling_authorities_in_America

Thrilled to be sharing our conversation with the one and only Dr. James Bonta! We discuss the back story behind his seminal book, The Psychology of Criminal Conduct, and all things Risk-Need-Responsivity. A must listen for probation and parole officers, corrections officials and anyone interested in effective interventions and approaches to utilize with justice involved individuals.

PCC text: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Criminal-Conduct-James-Bonta/dp/1138935778

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

This week we have a great conversation with Dr. Brian Lovins, President of the American Probation Parole Association (APPA). We discuss his work with the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute, the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department as well as his insightful publications. Dr. Lovins has a passion for his work, and it comes through in this interview…..enjoy!