The Criminologist

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 Arvi

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

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, Ar

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

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, Legit

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 populatio

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 populatio

The Missing Story: The Battle for Probation's Public Image with Stephen Pitts & Imants Mozers — Part One

🎙️ Episode Show Notes — Part One The Missing Story of Probation with Stephen Pitts & Imants Mozers What is the story probation tells about itself? And perhaps just as i

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,

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 o

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 J

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 dign

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 memoi

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 homici

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 upco

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 Co

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 innova

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

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 Profess

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?