The Criminologist

We continue to explore "risk status" v "risk state" with the help of client Mia Wallace. Mia is a medium risk client (risk status), but her DRAOR assessment interview sheds light on how close monitoring of acute variables (risk state) is key to successful case management! Contact the show for more information as to the DRAOR assessment! Desistance Interventions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_s24_FA-Y8&list=PLd_uZVwsQmGz4kifEAyIMptDoHec5Kj22&index=5&t=11s The Paragon Group: https://theparagongroupllc.com/

We preview Dr. Serin's DRAOR assessment scale! If you are passionate about desistance from crime, this episode takes a look at one means of "operationalizing" or putting into practice some themes we often cover on this show. A client's "Risk status" is one thing, but discover how to learn of a client's "Risk state"! Listen to learn more!!! Desistance from Crime-> Interventions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_s24_FA-Y8&list=PLd_uZVwsQmGzwai-QlHb8B180TCUA2uzD&index=7 Understanding R-N-R and Crime Desistance: https://carleton.ca/cjdml/wp-content/uploads/Crime-desistance-and-RNR-final.pdf

A very special holiday edition, as we examine some common themes of our show with the aide of Ebenezer Scrooge! Criminogenic variables, the various plateaus of desistance from crime, and so much more! Criminogenic Needs Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=filtuNCRqvg&list=PLd_uZVwsQmGzwai-QlHb8B180TCUA2uzD&index=3&t=8s The Paragon Group: https://theparagongroupllc.com/

We are joined by Dr. Sarah Anderson, Edinburgh Napier University to chat Desistance, Truama, and so much more!!! Sarah shares her fascinating insights highlighted in her paper, The Value of 'Bearing Witness' to desistance. (Link Below) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307549468_The_value_of_%27bearing_witness_to_desistance

Honored to by joined by Dr. Sarah Lewis, Director of Penal Reform Solutions of England. Sarah is also the founder of the Growth Alliance and the Growth Movement. From probation, to prison reform to desistance...we cover it all in this episode! Oh and listen for the Avengers reference film buffs! Penal Reform Solutions: https://penalreformsolutions.com/ Growth Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnfT6X24Odo Growth Uncut: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/growth-uncut/id1511476675?uo=4

This week we are joined by Jack Cowley, National Director, Prisons and Re-Entry at Alpha USA. Jack shares with us his 30+ years of insights beginning as a probation officer before eventually ascending to the position of warden...and so much more! Links below as to content discussed in this episode! Alpha USA: https://alphausa.org/prisons-about National Institute of Corrections: https://nicic.gov/ The Paragon Group LLC: https://theparagongroupllc.com/ The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ?view_as=subscriber

Annie Wilkes returns for another visit! Determined to make recovery her priority, Annie confides that she still struggles with friends not respecting the positive steps she is taking in her life. We profile a social skill and strategize augmenting her social capital! Strength-Based Approaches to Crime and Substance Use: https://www.amazon.com/Strengths-Based-Approaches-Crime-Substance-Use/dp/1138288748/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Desistance Chapters One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8toV749wk

This week we chat with David Adams! David joins us from the south of England to share with us his inspiring story! We learn from a true subject matter expert when it comes to desistance from crime! Links below as referenced in the show!! Everest Reform Project: https://www.everestreform.co.uk/ Growth Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnfT6X24Odo

We unpack PIC-R and ABC theories of criminality with the help of client Clarence Brown's backstory! Then fast forward to the present day for his probation violation hearing. If you train risk assessment involving the acquisition of Criminogenic Needs, this is a must listen!! Supplement your training!! Desistance overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8toV749wk Great resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMz_IACvl3M&list=PLd_uZVwsQmGxMk54ay4knlS9r9r7GakdF&index=1

In this very special Halloween episode, we take a "stab" at assessing two of our fright night favorites...Frankenstein's Monster and The Wolf Man! What Criminogenic variables might these two possess, and what on earth would their case plans looks like!? Tune in if you dare...and remember to keep telling yourself...it's only a podcast...its only a podcast....Boo! Criminogenic Needs Explained video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=filtuNCRqvg&t=6s RNR Meets Desistance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgpX7_3iWxo The Psychology of Criminal Conduct: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Criminal-Conduct-James-Bonta/dp/1138935778

We are joined by Jane Mulcahy, University of Limerick! Discover what the Risk-Need-Responsivity model can learn from ACES and trauma informed approaches! Step Inside the Circle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3sLGM4IfBk https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344569055_A_neurodevelopmentally-aware_trauma-responsive_approach_to_understanding_risk https://www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/sites/crimeandjustice.org.uk/files/PSJ%20245%20September%202019%20Journal.pdf

Whether you adhere to the Risk-Needs-Responsivity model and/or the emerging Desistance models, augmenting a client's social capital is key. In this episode we model the use of a social support map AKA a socio-gram with client Mia Wallace. It is not just about suppressing risky peers, but also filling that void with pro-social supports. Find out one method to do so with your clients! The Science of Love: https://www.amazon.com/Science-Love-Anthony-Walsh/dp/1573920916/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?%3F_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=%2Ftag%3Dinfluencenetw-20&tag=influencenetw-20 Desistance from Crime, Chapter One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8toV749wk&list=PLd_uZVwsQmGz4kifEAyIMptDoHec5Kj22&index=1&t=1s

We add some closing thoughts to last week's Spot the Dog content, then revisit Desistance from crime. We highlight the true story of actor Danny Trejo and his trajectory from persistence to desistance! Links to our related YouTube chapters below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C36aYa4Jqnk&list=PLd_uZVwsQmGz4kifEAyIMptDoHec5Kj22&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1OuK3T-n1w&list=PLd_uZVwsQmGz4kifEAyIMptDoHec5Kj22&index=7&t=7s

The "Thought-Behavior link" is at the crux of cognitive behavioral approaches to change. Spot the Dog is a great illustration of how to discuss this concept with clients in relatable terms which most of us can grasp...and to anyone who has ever trained a dog to sit! Client Patrick Bateman is back to assist! The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ?view_as=subscriber The Paragon Group LLC: https://theparagongroupllc.com/

This week we bring you an interview with Glenn Tapia of the Alliance for Criminal Justice Innovation. If your agency has invested in Evidence Based Practices, yet you aren't seeing the results you expected, it's likely due to an oversight as to implementation science. Glenn and his team at ACJI can help! Have a listen to learn more! Alliance for Criminal Justice Innovation: https://www.acji.org/ The Paragon Group LLC: https://theparagongroupllc.com/ The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ?view_as=subscriber

Client Clarence Brown has been apprehended on his probation violation warrant. He calls The Criminologist from jail to get a handle on his fate. Listen in to see what goes down! The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ?view_as=subscriber The Paragon Group LLC: https://theparagongroupllc.com/ Pervasive Punishment: https://www.amazon.com/Pervasive-Punishment-Making-Sense-Supervision/dp/1787564665

Our interview with Phillip Galli and Shawn Trusten from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. We discuss their paper, An analysis of self-reported social support in two justice involved populations. Learn the value of social support in the desistance process! The Criminologist Channel= https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ?view_as=subscriber The Paragon Group LLC= https://theparagongroupllc.com/

To what degree can trauma responses and relationship issues factor into the assessment of criminogenic risk variables? We explore in this episode by doing a deep dive into the films Pulp Fiction and Scarface as only The Criminologist can do! The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ?view_as=subscriber https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Criminal-Conduct-James-Bonta/dp/1138935778

We continue to explore how various disciplines can intersect in the treatment of our clients. PICS, a Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, is particularly helpful for clients who have experienced significant trauma or stress. PICS helps our clients take steps to calm themselves and then make a decision on how to respond rather than react. For training on PICS contact: [email protected] Desistance from Crime video series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8toV749wk The Paragon Group training and consulting: https://theparagongroupllc.com/

A conversation with Dr. Guy Bourgon. We cover the evolution of evidence based practices in Corrections, and the implementation struggles which agencies now face. From Risk-Needs-Responsivity to the emerging Desistance models, Guy shares his insights. And if you don't already know Spot the Dog...now's your chance! Desistance from Crime, Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/ff8toV749wk Desistance from Crime, Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/lWct7E_c3HI

The film Goodfellas introduced us to the real Henry Hill. What does desistance from crime look like for someone on an organized crime trajectory? How difficult is it to break from that entrenched gangster identity and mafia family belonging? This episode tackles those questions and more! #desistance Criminogenic Needs Explained, from The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=filtuNCRqvg&t=68s Desistance from Crime, Chapter One, from The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8toV749wk&t=18s The Psychology of Criminal Conduct: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Criminal-Conduct-James-Bonta/dp/1138935778

Nicole Kimberley-Staeheli stops by to help kick off Season Two! Learn the upside of broadening the lens of assessment and supervision with your clients by being trauma informed! And yes, we bridge the link to Desistance!! #TraumaInformed #desistance Nicole Ranae Consulting can be reached at: [email protected] Desistance Chapter One from The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8toV749wk

Patrick Bateman is back for another visit! Learn the difference between primary and secondary desistance, and some methods to get your clients to that plateau! Plus our new segment, Take that to the Bank! Watch "The Making Of" this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE5drF0Ucmo Making Good: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Good-Ex-Convicts-Reform-Rebuild/dp/1557987319 Pervasive Punishment: https://www.amazon.com/Pervasive-Punishment-Making-Sense-Supervision/dp/1787564665

We welcome back Annie Wilkes for another visit. Desistance and recovery are not always a linear process. Learn how Social Skills can be used to build social capital. And we don't forget about the Heroes Journey! Links below!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8toV749wk https://theparagongroupllc.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Thousand-Faces-Collected-Joseph-Campbell/dp/1577315936

Calling all cars...be on the lookout for Elvira Hancock! Go behind the scenes of the probation violation process. Plus a recap of our entire caseload so far this season. From role clarification to Frank's impervious attitude towards assassination!

Trouble focusing on a change target with your clients? We highlight some agenda setting techniques in this episode! And we meet our newest client, Henry Hill! Is Henry lying to us...do we even care? Plus updates on Clarence and Elvira! Listen to find out!

Meet our latest client, Patrick Bateman! We discuss risk assessment, static versus dynamic variables, and time travel...yes time travel! 1.21 gigawatts anyone?

Cognitive behavioral interventions meet Desistance goals in our milestone 10th episode! Mia Wallace is back, reminiscing about her former probation officer, Mr. Winfield. We introduce you to some basic Social Skills and get a sneak peak of a NEW client!

We welcome our client Annie Wilkes back for another visit! Listen in to find out what Annie's recovery, Star Wars, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings all have in common. And details regarding our newly launched YouTube channel!

We take a break from our caseload this episode to take a look at the topic of desistance from crime. Adhering to the R-N-R model is only half the equation of client change. Find out how to close the deal with this introduction to the concept of desistance from crime. Get in on the ground floor of the next big thing in Corrections and Human Services!!

Mia Wallace is back for another visit! Can she sever ties with an old flame? Is she ready for an identity transformation? And will she ever find a good parking spot? Find out on this episode of The Criminologist!

Clarence Brown pays us another visit! He's still trying to extract himself from "the life", so we highlight more tools to help him down the pathway of desistance. And peanut butter cups???

Another episode, another client! Prochaska and DiClemente, G. Alan Marlatt...if you know 'em love 'em! Listen in to learn how they are woven into the tapestry of this episode. Oh and merch now available!

We meet yet another client this week, Elvira Hancock. Elvira is a bit set in her ways, so let's see if The Criminologist can roll up his sleeves and explore some of her cognitive dissonance. Plus Facebook and Instagram news..who wants merch?!?!?

Meet our next client, Clarence Brown AKA High Top. Mr. Brown is questioning his lifestyle in "The Game", so we take a stab at rocking some cognitive dissonance around his continued gang membership. And we get our first peak at the world of Desistance theory!

Just what is a Crime Generator after all? Find out as Season One kicks off with a look at some of the theoretical foundations we will be referencing throughout the podcast. We also get a closer look at our clientele, by examining the crimes that brought them to the attention of The Criminologist. Prepare to be enlightened and entertained!!

Join Joseph Arvidson, Executive Director of The Pargon Group, as he takes you on a journey to explore not only the on ramps into criminality, but also the interventions which help guide the wayout of deviancy. Coming in Spring of 2020!!!