Crisis of Crime
Crisis of Crime aims to educate about criminology and criminal justice reform. Is our Criminal Justice System broken, or working as intended? I suppose it would depend on who you ask. Join me as I explore criminological theory as well as topics such as systemic racism, discrimination, and reforms.
Episodes
28 episodes
Why Do Women Love True Crime?
Have you ever wondered why so many women are drawn to true crime? A 2018 study showed that 73% of true crime podcast listeners were women. Is it just a fun past time, or is there something deeper going on? Check out this episode to find out.&nb...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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12:39
Radical or Realistic? Postmodern Theories and CRT
Criminological theories that have been labeled as 'radical' are often thought of as fringe theories or conspiracy theories. Are they really as radical as some would lead you to believe, or do they expose the realistic elements of American's sha...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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18:05
Abortion and Crime - Implications of SB8
The topic of abortion has been in the public eye recently, especially with Texas passing the Texas Heartbeat Bill (SB8). In this episode, I discuss the consequences of restricting abortion and what's at risk for Texas's future.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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11:48
Death by 2020 - Why Murders Spiked by 30% Last Year
2020 saw the largest single-year increase in the murder and non-negligent homicide rate... ever. This episode explores possible reasons for this spike, including motives and criminological theories.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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16:17
Feminist Criminology and What It Missed
In this episode, I discuss the most popular theories of Feminist Criminology, as well as giving my opinion on what it is lacking - mental health awareness. Website •
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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15:36
The Jeffrey Curley Murder and Routine Activities Theory
In this episode, I discuss the murder of Jeffrey Curley, not only how the crime happened, but also how it can be explained using the Routine Activities Theory - specifically the idea of capable guardianship. Additionally, I briefly discuss shar...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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16:06
Who's Responsible for the Bernie Madoff Affair
In this episode, I discuss the regulatory bodies that were in place who failed to prevent the Bernie Madoff Affair, shared responsibility, and appropriate sanctions for all parties involved. My Links:
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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19:29
Enron and White-Collar Crime
In this episode, I discuss different theories that fall under the umbrella of white-collar crime, using former Enron executives as examples. If you are unfamiliar with the Enron Scandal, I would recommend watching the documentary, "Enron: T...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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23:42
Biological Predictors of Criminal Behavior
In this episode, I discuss the physiological factors that can help predict behaviors associated with antisocial personality disorder - or more commonly known as psychopathic behaviors. My Links:
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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16:32
A Bright Future for Juvenile Justice
In this episode, I discuss the radial new approach taken by the Missouri Division of Youth Services (aka the Missouri Model) in an attempt to rehabilitate juvenile offenders. Learn more here: http://missou...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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17:50
TRACKtech: A Modern Solution to Community Supervision and Rehabilitation
In this episode, I speak with Ben Williams, the Chief Alliance Officer with TRACKtech, about their app that is designed to help reduce recidivism rates among individuals reentering society, as well as easing the case loads of those res...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:39
Over-Policing: What Broken Windows Got Wrong
In this episode, I discuss Broken Window's Theory (Wilson & Kelling 1982) and how its goal of increasing the number of police officers in targeted areas was meant to help lower crime, but instead, made crime rates go up. Additionally, how t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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12:38
A Criminologist's Take on Donald Trump
In this episode, I explore why Donald Trump is prone to criminal activity as well as discussing some of his alleged crimes. When I initially started this episode, I thought I was going to head in a certain direction and ended up somewhere compl...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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17:26
Attack on the Capitol: A Criminologist's Perspective
In this episode, my aim was to discuss two things. The first is to ensure we are using the correct definitions when talking about what happened at the Capitol on January 6th. The second, is to examine why these individuals did what they did. Wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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17:34
The Toolkit Helping Inmates Successfully Reenter Society After Incarceration
In this episode, I speak with Marcus Pollard, a justice system reform counsel, and Sala Abdallah, a community organizer, both with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice about their newest publication titled Your First 48 Toolkit
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:58
The Toolkit Helping Non-Violent Offenders Get a Clean Slate
In this episode, I speak with Chantel Cherry-Lassiter, a representative of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice about the Umar Muhammad Clean Slate Toolkit. This toolkit is a resource created by the Southern Coalition for Social Justice to...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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18:47
Implementing Change in Criminal Justice Organizations/Police Agencies
Have you ever wonder what the process was for implementing change to criminal justice organizations and law enforcement agencies? Well, it's a long process. Have a listen to find out the steps and barriers to creating changes in these organizat...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:14
Updating the ACE Test: School Trauma
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) test is a tool used to predict negative health outcomes in adulthood based on childhood trauma incurred in the home. While the study which lead up to this test was comprehensive, I believe there is a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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12:18
Talking Addiction with a Biochemist: Interview with Gillian Tietz
Website: crisisofcrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/crisisofcrimeTwitter: @crisisofcrimeCredit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comToday I sat down with Gillian Tietz, Biochemist ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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20:26
[Part 2] Criminological Theories with Examples from TV and Movies
Website: crisisofcrime.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/crisisofcrimeTwitter: @crisisofcrimeCredit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.comThe best way to learn theories in criminology is...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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27:04
The War on Drugs and Dog-Whistle Politics
Check out my website at crisisofcrime.com. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider donating at patreon.com/crisisofcrime Today's episode is about the War on Drugs. I start off with the history of illegal substances in t...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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20:11
Gender, Crime, and the Problem with Prostitution
In this episode, I'll be discussing how gender relates to crime including how traditional gender roles have affected an individual's potential criminality. Then I'll review the liberal and radical schools of thought regarding feminist criminolo...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:13
Murder: History, Motivations, and Reforms
In this episode, I'll be discussing the history of murder, including the first evidence of a murder occurring, and punishments for murder throughout time. Next, I'll examine the most common motivations for murder and I'll look at some real life...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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25:23
Media and Crime: From Copycat Criminals to Political Agendas
In this episode, I discuss three topics related to the media and crime. First, I explore how the news and entertainment media directly effect crime by examining the Great Aggression Model and the Rudder Theory (including copycat criminals). Nex...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:55
Crime Reporting Methods and Statistical Manipulation
In this episode, I discuss the methods of crime reporting in the United States and how using crime statistics out of context can be harmful. I go over the Uniform Crime Report, the National Incident-Based Reporting System, the National Victimiz...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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15:36