The Criminologist

Joining us all the way from the United Kingdom, Kaigan Carrie shares her journey from practitioner to reformist! Kaigan is the co-founder of Rise of Happiness, a free publication dedicated to promoting and encouraging well being, mindfulness, and happiness. She is also the co-host of the Evolving Prisons podcast! A fellow travel enthusiast, Kaigan speaks of her experiences around the globe and talks about the value of building resiliency via challenging ourselves and getting out of our comfort zones. We also unpack some of the misconceptions around the Norwegian Prison approach, and discuss organizational resistance to change. Related links below!

Evolving Prisons podcast

Rise of Happiness publication

Pathways In...Pathways Out (YouTube video)

The Paragon Group

Dr. Jerrod Brown returns to profile infamous serial killer Richard Ramirez aka The Night Stalker. Examine the precursors and "Pathways In" to criminality by utilizing this well known case study. Jerrod discuses the convergence of Neurocriminology, the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework, and other current approaches.

Also, discover how to become a Neurocriminolgy Informed Professional thanks to Dr. Brown's new program being offered through the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies! Valuable links below!!

Neurocriminology Informed Professional 42 hour certificate program

Trauma, Resilience and Self-Care Strategies grade certificate information

The Criminologist channel on YouTube

The Paragon Group (website)

Joined this week by another APPA connection, Brittany Jackson! Brittany is a former Probation Officer and a current Consultant. She creates digital content to help aspiring probation officers learn more about the profession from a perspective of experience. She posts amazing content on her YouTube channel, 'YourFavoritePO'. Watch her videos for great tips and real life experiences from her years on the job. She has also formed and leads YFPO (Your Favorite PO) consulting. Check out the beneficial links below!!!

Win a trip to APPA in New York!

Your Favorite PO on YouTube!!

Two Hats Podcast

Your Favorite PO on Tik Tok

@yourfavoritePO on Instagram

The Criminologist on YouTube

The Paragon Group

Another episode produced in conjunction with our good friends at the American Probation and Parole Association! This week, our interview with APPA's International Relations Committee member Joe Winkler! Joe is the Assistant Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, and he shares his experiences with that agency over the last 22 years. We also discuss the benefits of becoming an member of APPA, and highlights their upcoming Training Institute in New York City! Valuable links below, including your chance to win a free trip to attend APPA's upcoming Training Institute!

Register for the APPA Training Institute in New York!

Enter to win a free trip to New York!

Florida DOC Homepage

The Criminologist YouTube channel!!

The Paragon Group

During a recent visit to LA, your host connected with fellow APPA member and social media influencer Rafael Ventura. This week, we re-connect to discuss the tours we took of two Juvenile facilities in California. Discover Dr. Ventura's unconventional journey into the field of Probation, and hear his vision of where the vocation needs to go. And check out the valuable links below, including how you may win a free trip to New York City for APPA's 2023 Training Institute!

Win a free trip to APPA in New York!

Campus Kilpatrick and the LA Model

The Probation Doctor on Instagram!

The Probation Doctor on Facebook!

The Paragon Group

The Criminologist YouTube channel

We are once again joining forces with the American Probation and Parole Association's International Relations Committee to bring you our interview with Jana Spero and Iuliana Carbunaru! Jana shares her journey from her work in Croatia as an international expert on prison and probation, to her current role as Secretary General of the Confederation of European Probation. Iuliana returns to the podcast to update us all from Romania as to her new role as Vice President of CEP. We discuss international cooperation, the importance of ongoing professional development, and so much more! Be sure to check out the valuable links below as to resources and future opportunities.

CEP Home Page

Upcoming CEP events

CEP Summer Course on Mental Health and Criminal Justice

International Training School on Core Correctional Skills info

APPA Training Institute in New York City!

The Criminologist channel on YouTube!

This week, we are joined by Robin Moore, Head of Research at HM Inspectorate of Probation, and Tammie Burroughs, Community Sentence Management (CSM) Team, HM Prison and Probation Service! Often times, it is not so much that the research does not exist, but rather, that we need to do a better job connecting the research to every day practice. Robin and Tammie share their experience with this phenomenon, up to and including the great work they have done with the Academic Insights publication. Check out the valuable links below to some of the research and resources cited in this episode!

HM Inspectorate Research team!!

HM Inspectorate of Probation's "Academic Insights" journal

HM Inspectorate of Probation's "Effective Practice" paper

Desistance related articles

The Criminologist You Tube channel

The Criminologist podcast once again joins forces with the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA), to bring you our interview with Marcel Oudshoorn! APPA's International Relations Committee is committed to showcasing the work of fellow probation officers from around the world! Marcell shares his experiences supervising sex offenders in the Hague, as well as his work as an electronic monitoring specialist! So much to be learned from our international colleagues! Valuable links below!

International Training School on Core Correctional Skills

The Criminologist channel (YouTube)

The Paragon Group

Ripped from the headlines! This week we examine the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence AKA "AI" in the world of Corrections, Probation and Parole. My guest Omega 7 joins us, equipped with Chat GPT technology, to engage in some Q and A. Listen in real time as we discover the responses to our queries. Judge for yourselves...how do the AI responses compare to those of you or your staff members? How can we embrace technology to better the lives of those we serve? #techforgood

Discover our blog!!

The Criminologist YouTube channel!!!

The Paragon Group

What does the future of Corrections, Probation and Parole look like? We contend it will incorporate much from the field of Neuro Criminology to become more "Neuroscience Informed". Friend of the show Dr. Jerrod Brown joins us for a glimpse into the future. If you are looking to separate yourselves from your peers and carve out your own niche, this episode is for you! And don't forget about the valuable links below!

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

Dr. Brown's email

The Paragon Group (website)

The Criminologist (YouTube channel)