The Criminologist

We are joined this week by Ryan Buzzard, Founder and CEO @ The W.A.Y. of Sobriety! Ryan shares his experiences with addiction recovery and his work as a Corrections Reform consultant. Check out his podcast, The W.A.Y. of Sobriety as well! Link below!

https://open.spotify.com/show/0kbSbOeIkTI9dF9dMWm4Pp

Nomadic Paddler info:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paddling4change

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This week we are joined by the incomparable David Breakspear! David is a person formerly in prison, and prison reform campaigner. Hear all about his fascinating journey, from being first arrested at the age of ten, to becoming a TedX speaker, writer, blogger and published author. For David, Education was key in his experience of change. Learn more of his desistance process in this insightful episode!

David's TedX talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjEEDE3lxzs&t=27s

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

This week, we dabble in our client origin stories. We often make the mistake of believing the jumping off point for a criminal trajectory begins with their offense. Particularly the offense we may be supervising them for. But the foundations for criminality go back much further than that point in time. Listen and learn as we return to our Risk-Need-Responsivity roots, and reverse engineer some criminogenic need!

https://www.youtube.com/c/TheCriminologist/featured

This week we are joined by Noel Moran, business manager at Penal Reform Solutions AND founder of Noela Yoga! Learn all about his incredible journey from a life sentence to motivational speaker, program designer and so much more!

Noel has created a unique 10-week mindfulness based program (Noela Yoga), adopting and integrating the principles of growth through creative visualizations, meditation and positive affirmations. Get ready to be inspired!!

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

This week we are joined by Phil Maguire, Chief Executive at Prison Radio Association. He provides insights into the UK's National Prison Radio, and all the great work they do. More than simply a radio station, National Prison Radio is making a real impact for justice informed individuals in the UK and beyond! Radio programs, podcasts, and so much more!

Discover how Phil and his team have touched the lives of so many individuals in and out of prison.

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

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Another trip in the time machine, as we jump into the future to illustrate how a desisted Patrick Bateman may manifest. Too often, criminal justice officials view those they serve through the rear view mirror. That is, we interact with clients more so through the lens of what they have done rather than who they could become. Desistance theorists maintain that envisioning a crime free future self is key to change. And that holds true for both the practitioner and the client/service user. Join us, as our future focused crystal ball looks at a desisted Patrick Bateman, flying cars, and even Garth Brooks!

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Criminologist Dr. Jeffrey Ian Ross, Professor in the school of Criminal Justice at the University of Baltimore, joins us to talk about Convict Criminology and his most recent co-edited book, Convict Criminology for the Future! Get ready to learn and be provided with an array of resources if you want to go down this worthwhile rabbit hole!

Convict Criminology for the Future text:

Convict Criminology: https://www.concrim.org/

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

Desistance Champions, this is a must listen! Dr. Lila Kazemian of John Jay College of Criminal Justice joins me to talk about her book, Positive Growth and Redemption in Prison: Finding Light Behind Bars and Beyond. Desistance, Trauma, Identity, Narrative Scripts...we cover all these topics and more. Tough on crime versus Tough on Criminals? Listen and learn good people...listen and learn.

Book details: https://www.amazon.com/Positive-Growth-Redemption-Prison-Rehabilitation/dp/1138312568

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

Celebrating our one year anniversary in style, as we bring you an inspirational interview with Gethin Jones of Unlocking Potential. Gethin lives for prison reform! He consults, trains and educates those in power so that they can recruit, train and retain a workforce that will feel valued.

Unlocking Potential: http://unlockingthepotential.co.uk/

How to F$%# Up and Still Succeed: https://www.amazon.com/How-still-succeed-unlock-potential-ebook/dp/B08RF224NM/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=gethin+jones&qid=1619287654&s=digital-text&sr=1-2

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

We do another deep dive into Dr. Ioan Durnescu's Core Correctional Skills Training Kit in this episode! Specifically, the concept of Pro Social Modelling. Not just identifying and rewarding of pro-social behavior and attitudes, but also challenging of anti-social behaviors and the importance of the probation officer being a role model.

Core Correctional Skills Training Kit link: https://corecorrectional.eu/

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