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The Criminologist

by Joe Arvidson · English · Tech & Science

Host Joseph Arvidson brings criminologist, practitioners, academics and those with lived experiences from around the world together to discuss the age old dilemma of responding to society's criminal element. Merging established correctional policy with emerging desistance models, this show illust

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 56 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

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7 Oct 2026 · 53 min

EP 229: Leadership in Corrections. Brian Gates and the Five Instruments of Leadership

What separates a leader who simply manages people from one who actually develops them? In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast , Brian K. Gates, Director of Programs with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction , joins the show for a practical conversation about leadership, culture, community supervision, and what it takes to build stronger professionals inside complex correctional systems. Brian brings more than three decades of experience in community corrections, beginning his career as a probation and parole officer and progressing into statewide executive leadership.…

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S6 · E248 · 9 Sep 2026 · 18 min
EP 228- Train and Pray: What Happens After the Training Ends?
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a70a912-4b0c-83ea-80e4-8435cf4a6e16-3" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a70a912-4b0c-83ea-80e4-8435cf4a6e16-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-28" data-turn="assistant"> Training matters. But what happens after the training ends? In this special mini-episode of The Criminologist Podcast , Joseph Arvidson reflects on a question that correctional…
S6 · E248 · 9 Sep 2026 · 18 min
EP 228- Train and Pray: What Happens After the Training Ends?
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a70a912-4b0c-83ea-80e4-8435cf4a6e16-3" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a70a912-4b0c-83ea-80e4-8435cf4a6e16-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-28" data-turn="assistant"> Training matters. But what happens after the training ends? In this special mini-episode of The Criminologist Podcast , Joseph Arvidson reflects on a question that correctional…
S6 · E247 · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
EP 247: Taking RNR Across Cultures. Carolina Báez Hernández on Evidence, Implementation, and Reform
What does it take to move evidence-based corrections across cultures — and make reform survive the real world? In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast , Joseph Arvidson sits down with Chilean psychologist and correctional reform specialist Carolina Báez Hernández for a wide-ranging conversation about evidence-based practice, Risk-Need-Responsivity, implementation, culture, leadership, and the realities of correctional reform. Joe and Carolina first met in Barcelona at the International Training School on Core Correctional Skills, where Joe was an instructor and Carolina was a…
S6 · E246 · 4 Aug 2026 · 51 min
EP 246: Why We Can't Look Away. Dr. Debbie Goodman on True Crime, Victims & Violence
Why are we so fascinated by high-profile crime—and when does that fascination cross the line from understanding into entertainment? In Episode 246 of The Criminologist Podcast , Joseph Arvidson welcomes criminologist, professor, author, media contributor, and host Dr. Debbie Goodman for a wide-ranging conversation about crime, justice, and public understanding. Dr. Goodman explores the difference between consuming true crime and examining crime through a criminological lens. She discusses how victims and survivors are represented in the media, why complex acts of violence resist simple…
S6 · E235 · 21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
EP 245: Creating Conditions for Success. Dianna Kalandros on Justice Innovation
In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast , host Joseph Arvidson welcomes Dianna Kalandros , Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council in Coconino County, Arizona , for a conversation about collaboration, innovation, and what it means to humanize the justice system in practical ways. Dianna discusses the role of Criminal Justice Coordinating Councils, the importance of bringing stakeholders together, and how local systems can respond to long-standing challenges in probation, courts, corrections, and community justice through creativity and collaboration. A central theme of the…
S6 · E244 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
EP 244: Sound, Somatics, and Rehabilitation: Caroline Georgiou on Healing Inside Prison
n this episode of The Criminologist Podcast , host Joseph Arvidson welcomes Caroline Georgiou for a conversation unlike any we have had on the show before. Caroline is a trauma-trained counsellor, somatic movement therapist, clinical supervisor, and one of the world's leading innerdance facilitators and trainers. Her work explores the relationship between sound, trauma, the nervous system, emotional regulation, identity, inner awareness, and human transformation — including within prison settings. Together, Joe and Caroline explore what happens when rehabilitation moves beneath words. In…
S6 · E243 · 23 Jun 2026 · 49 min
What Story Is Probation Telling? Pitts and Mozers, Part Two
In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast, we continue Part Two of my conversation with Stephen Pitts and Imants Mozers, authors of The Missing Story: Probation, Legitimacy, and the Battle for Public Understanding. If you have not yet listened to Part One, released as Episode 241, I encourage you to go back and begin there. This second part picks up the conversation by going deeper into probation's identity, public legitimacy, leadership, and the stories the field tells — or fails to tell — about itself. Stephen and Imants challenge us to think about why probation cannot simply assume its…
S6 · E242 · 9 Jun 2026 · 54 min
EP 242: Responsivity in Action: LEGO®-Based Interventions with Dr. Jerrod Brown
In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast , we welcome back Dr. Jerrod Brown for a fascinating conversation on LEGO®-based interventions with justice-involved populations. At first glance, LEGO® bricks may not seem like an obvious tool for probation, corrections, forensic mental health, or human services. But as Dr. Brown explains, structured LEGO®-based activities can provide a powerful, hands-on way to engage individuals who may struggle with traditional talk-based interventions. This conversation explores the intersection of neurodisability, responsivity, trauma-informed practice, and…
S6 · E242 · 9 Jun 2026 · 54 min
EP 242: Responsivity in Action: LEGO®-Based Interventions with Dr. Jerrod Brown
In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast , we welcome back Dr. Jerrod Brown for a fascinating conversation on LEGO®-based interventions with justice-involved populations. At first glance, LEGO® bricks may not seem like an obvious tool for probation, corrections, forensic mental health, or human services. But as Dr. Brown explains, structured LEGO®-based activities can provide a powerful, hands-on way to engage individuals who may struggle with traditional talk-based interventions. This conversation explores the intersection of neurodisability, responsivity, trauma-informed practice, and…
S5 · E240 · 25 May 2026 · 54 min
The Missing Story: The Battle for Probation's Public Image with Stephen Pitts & Imants Mozers — Part One
*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6980e079-2d08-832c-91e0-4a28660cace1-7" data-turn-id-container= "request-6980e079-2d08-832c-91e0-4a28660cace1-7" data-testid= "conversation-turn-638" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> 🎙️ Episode Show Notes — Part One The Missing Story of Probation with Stephen Pitts & Imants Mozers What is the story probation tells about itself? And…
S6 · E239 · 28 Apr 2026 · 28 min
Quantum Desistance: How to Shape Behavior Change One Week at a Time
What if the people you supervise aren't one fixed version of themselves… but multiple possible versions—each shaped by what gets reinforced over time? In this episode, I introduce a practical way to think about behavior change in supervision—what I've been developing as Quantum Desistance . This isn't about physics. It's a lens. A way to understand how change actually unfolds—not through one intervention, but through patterns that repeat, stabilize, and eventually become identity . We build from what you already know: The Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model Desistance theory and identity…
S5 · E238 · 30 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
EP 238: Making Good—and Staying Good | Paul Doke on Long-Term Desistance
In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast , host Joseph Arvidson is joined by Paul Doke, PhD candidate at Liverpool John Moores University, to explore one of the most overlooked questions in our field: What does it take not just to desist from crime—but to stay desisting over time ? Building on Shadd Maruna's groundbreaking Liverpool Desistance Study, Paul's research— "Made Good and Stayed Good" —examines identity, recovery, and belonging among long-term members of Narcotics Anonymous who have sustained desistance from crime and substance use for 5, 10, even 40 years. Together, Joseph and…
S5 · E237 · 8 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
A TIDES Update & and R-N-R Remix with Brad Bogue!!!
After a brief production pause, The Criminologist Podcast returns with a powerful blend of updates and reflections — both current and classic!!! In this episode, host Joseph Arvidson shares some exciting developments surrounding the ongoing implementation and development of the TIDES Supervision Model , including: ✅ Recent success rolling out TIDES with Partners in Behavioral Health in Minnesota ✅ Expansion of our training delivery options — now offering both in-person (3-day) and virtual formats for the Initial User Training ✅ The launch of our Train-the-Trainer (ToT) curriculum , designed…
S5 · E236 · 13 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
EP 236: Tech, Truth, and Transformation...A conversation with Kam Stevens!
In this powerful reunion episode, Kam Stevens returns to The Criminologist —not only as a global changemaker, but as a passionate advocate for lived experience, human dignity, and digital innovation in justice reform. Since first joining us on Episode 40 nearly five years ago, Kam's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In this conversation, we explore his global justice work through the lens of digital equity, system transformation, and cultural healing. We talk about the evolving landscape of Justice 2.0 , the power of elevating lived experience inside systems, and how Kam…
S5 · E235 · 11 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
EP 235: Becoming the Brave One: Amanda Carrasco on Surviving Trauma, Embracing Restorative Justice, and Reclaiming Her Voice
In this powerful episode of The Criminologist Podcast , Joseph Arvidson sits down with author, restorative justice advocate, and survivor Amanda Carrasco. Her debut memoir, Becoming the Brave One , chronicles her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, systemic injustice, and ultimately, transformation through healing and storytelling. Amanda opens up about the writing process, and why accountability, not punishment, should be the cornerstone of a truly restorative justice system. Her work challenges practitioners, policymakers, and survivors alike to imagine a world where courage and…
S234 · E5 · 23 Aug 2025 · 59 min
WP 234: Killer in the Family....Understanding Intra-Familial Homicide with Dr. Jerrod Brown
In this gripping episode, we welcome back frequent guest and forensic mental health expert Dr. Jerrod Brown to explore the devastating phenomenon of intra-familial homicide —when murder occurs within the home, at the hands of someone trusted and loved. From uxoricide (husbands killing wives) to parricide (children murdering parents), these crimes tear at the fabric of our social and emotional understanding. Why do they happen? How can we spot the warning signs? And what role does neurocriminology play in helping us make sense of the unthinkable? 🎙️ Dr. Brown brings insight from his recent…
S5 · E233 · 2 Aug 2025 · 7 min
EP 233: From Minnesota to Montevideo: Fulbright Reflections and RNR in Motion
In this quick-hit mini-sode, host Joe Arvidson checks in with listeners to share exciting updates from The Criminologist universe! Joe talks about prepping for his upcoming Fulbright Specialist assignment in Uruguay—where he'll be training corrections professionals in evidence-based practices like the Risk-Need-Responsivity model, trauma-informed care, and desistance theory. He also reflects on summer podcast plans, international connections, and what to expect in upcoming episodes. It's a brief message, but packed with gratitude, global perspective, and a sneak peek into what's next. 🌎…
S5 · E232 · 1 Jul 2025 · 49 min
EP 232 | Beyond Supervision: A Conversation with Laura Elliott
🎙️ Episode 232 | Beyond Supervision: A Conversation with Laura Elliott This week, we're joined by Laura Elliott , Assistant Director of Community Corrections in Floyd County, Indiana—and the creative force behind the Beyond Supervision newsletter that's sparking fresh dialogue in the field. In this thoughtful and energizing episode, Laura shares her journey from front-line supervision to leadership, and the values that guide her work every step of the way. We explore the tools she champions—including GPS monitoring and peer recovery support—as well as the relationships and moments that keep…
S5 · E231 · 10 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
The Core 4: Redefining Social Support in Community Supervision
In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast , host Joseph Arvidson is joined by Shawn Trusten and Phil Galli , co-creators of the Core 4 Survey and Intervention , an innovative framework that breaks down social support into four key domains: Instrumental, Expressive, Perceived, and Received . Built on years of case management experience and field testing, the Core 4 model helps practitioners move beyond the binary "pro-social/anti-social" lens and instead gain a nuanced, actionable understanding of the social networks that influence client behavior. This episode explores how the Core 4 tool…
S5 · E229 · 13 May 2025 · 51 min
EP 230: The Sociology of Survival... A Conversation with Dr. Charlie Barnao
Episode Summary: In a justice system often obsessed with risk scores and compliance checklists, what happens when we stop and ask a deeper question: How have you survived? In this powerful episode, Joseph Arvidson sits down with Dr. Charlie Barnao , sociologist, ethnographer, and professor at the University of Palermo, to explore the hidden strength behind the stories of justice-involved individuals. Dr. Barnao spent 15 years living in a halfway house —not observing from the outside, but embedded in the day-to-day realities of those navigating the margins. His work on the Sociology of…
S5 · E229 · 29 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Supervision in the Digital Age: A Global Conversation with Professor K. Jaishankar
Episode Summary: As our world becomes more digital, the work of probation and parole professionals becomes more complex. In this episode, Joseph Arvidson welcomes Professor K. Jaishankar , the globally recognized founder of Cyber Criminology , to explore what justice supervision looks like in an era of cybercrime, digital victimization, and technological surveillance. Professor Jaishankar, Principal Director of the International Institute of Justice & Police Sciences (India), offers powerful insights into his groundbreaking Space Transition Theory , the psychology of cyber-offending, and how…
S5 · E228 · 19 Apr 2025 · 56 min
EP 228: Gut Instincts: The Brain, the Body, and Building Resilience in Justice-Involved Populations
Episode Description (Libsyn Format): What does the gut have to do with criminal behavior, cognitive flexibility, or the ability to navigate supervision successfully? In this compelling episode of The Criminologist Podcast , host Joseph Arvidson welcomes back Dr. Jerrod Brown—expert in neurocriminology, behavioral health, and forensic psychology—for a deep dive into the emerging science of the gut-brain connection and its powerful implications for justice-involved individuals. Together, we explore how gut health, inflammation, and microbiota imbalances can influence cognition , mood…
S5 · E227 · 29 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
EP 227: From Crime to Connection...Arman Vestad on Identity, Resilience, and the Power of Social Support
What does true transformation look like—from the inside out? In this compelling episode of The Criminologist , host Joseph Arvidson sits down with Arman Vestad —a former justice-involved individual turned award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, and advocate for change. Arman's life story is one of remarkable resilience, identity transformation, and the social connections that made desistance not just possible—but sustainable. From his lived experience in the criminal justice system to his international Tour de Wave project—where he runs across cities, smiling and connecting with…
S5 · E226 · 12 Mar 2025 · 53 min
EP 226: From Incarceration to Inspiration...The "Why Not Mindset" with Rustin Pangburn.
🎙️ From Incarceration to Inspiration: The Why Not Mindset with Rustin Pangburn Description: What does it take to break free from the past and build a future full of purpose? In this powerful episode of The Criminologist podcast, we sit down with Rustin Pangburn—motivational speaker, justice reform advocate, and founder of WhyNotMindset.net . Rustin's journey from serving a 60-month sentence to becoming an over-the-road truck driver and an advocate for second chances is nothing short of inspiring. Together, we explore: ✅ The challenges of reentry and the first steps to reintegration ✅ How…
S5 · E225 · 1 Mar 2025 · 50 min
EP 225: From Probation to Podcasting... Lucy Bentley on Justice, Lived Experience, and stories that matter
This week on The Criminologist podcast, we welcome the brilliant and boundary-pushing Lucy Bentley—a former probation officer turned podcast producer who's redefining how we talk about justice, rehabilitation, and lived experience. Lucy's career spans frontline work in probation, prison services, and recovery programs, where she championed strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches for individuals navigating the criminal justice system. Now, she's bringing those same insights—and a touch of humor—to the microphone. In this episode, we explore: ✅ Lessons from the field – What Lucy's…
S5 · E224 · 21 Jan 2025 · 22 min
EP 224: A Desistance Christmas Carol: Lessons in Change and Belonging!
In this very special episode of The Criminologist Podcast , we bring you a transformative tale inspired by Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol . Through the story of Ebenezer Rouge, a man entrenched in harm and isolation, we explore the powerful journey of desistance from crime-revealing how change is not only possible...but essential. Guided by the Ghost of Desistance Past, Present, and Yet to Come, Ebenezer confronts the ripple effects of his actions, the potential for identity transformation, and the importance of belonging and generativity in building new a life. Along…
S5 · E224 · 11 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Pioneering Probation: Veronica Cunningham on APPA's 50th Anniversary and Future Vision
In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast , we welcome back Veronica Cunningham, Executive Director of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA). With over nine years of transformative leadership, Veronica shares her vision for APPA as it celebrates 50 years of advancing community corrections. We dive into the exciting initiatives planned for APPA's 50th Anniversary, including year-long celebrations and the landmark Summer Training Institute in New York City! Veronica also provides a sneak peek into the upcoming Winter Training Institute in Las Vegas, offering highlights of…
S4 · E222 · 10 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
EP 222: Inside Juvie, Paul MacNamara's Eye-Opening Journey Through Juvenile Detention.
Welcome to a special American Probation and Parole Association episode of The Criminologist Podcast, brought to you by their International Relations Committee ! In this installment, we reconnect with celebrated author and educator Paul MacNamara, who brings his unique perspectives to the podcast once again. Known for his captivating storytelling and unflinching insights, Paul delves into the themes of his latest book, Inside Juvie: A Teachers story, a powerful exploration of life inside Australia's juvenile detention system. Drawing on his years as a teacher in correctional centers, Paul…
S4 · E221 · 26 Nov 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
EP 221: Creativity, Connection, and Change: How Edd Flanigan and John Reed Inspire Desistance
Welcome to Episode 221 of The Criminologist podcast! In this powerful episode, we reconnect with two incredible voices in the criminal justice reform space-Edd Flanagan and John Reed. Together, they share their transformative journey's, ground breaking work, and their ongoing mission to inspire hope and change within the criminal justice system. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Edd Flanagan's Story: After 20 years of imprisonment and 35 years of addiction, Edd is now 13 years into his recovery. Through his Choices and Chances program, he uses his artistic talents and lived experience to…

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Typical length: 56 min
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