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Host Joseph Arvidson takes his listeners on an exploratory journey of criminology and society's responses to the age old dilemma of responding to society's criminal element. Merging the established R-N-R correctional approach with emerging desistance models, this show illustrates how adopting a holistic lens best serves justice involved individuals.
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EP 51: Pro Social Modelling for Correctional Clients (Service Users)
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We do another deep dive into Dr. Ioan Durnescu's Core Correctional Skills Training Kit in this episode! Specifically, the concept of Pro Social Modelling. Not just identifying and rewarding of pro-social behavior and attitudes, but also challenging of anti-social behaviors and the importance of the probation officer being a role model. Core Correct…
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EP 50: Three Steps to a Future Crime Free self with client Henry Hill!
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One aspect of flipping a client's Condemnation script to a Redemption script involves their ability to envision their desisted self. One way to accomplish this is by way of a tool which we model in this episode. Listen as client Henry Hill helps us model, Three Steps to a Future Crime Free Self!! The Criminologist Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c…
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The importance of Service User Involvement in our practices
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Inspired by the great work of Dr. Sarah Lewis (Penal Reform Solutions) and Kam Stevens (Black Arts Media Entertainment), this week we take a look at the importance of Service User Involvement (SUI) in our practices. Please see the links below! Short film my Kam Stevens, Director of Black Arts Media Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRN…
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EP 49: A Desisted Mia Wallace? Steps to aide in the desistance from crime process
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To illustrate how the CJ system can better utilize proven steps of transformation to promote desistance, we travel into the future to see what a milestone for a desisted Mia Wallace could look like. No flux capacitor required to travel through time, just sit back and enjoy...and perhaps learn a few things along the way! The Paragon Group https://th…
Huge thanks to Dr. Shadd Maruna for his inspiration and contributions toward this episode. We outline his 6-Step approach to behavior transformation. How it has been used by other entities for centuries, and how we utilize it in the criminal justice system...for the worse. But there is hope for desistance champions.....listen and learn…
Back to take another "bite" out of the 2017 zombie film, The Cured. This film explores many of the themes encountered when formerly incarcerated individuals make attempts at reintegration. Not just another zombie movie, this film is an allegory for the struggles of justice involved individuals attempting to desist from crime....and the hurdles that…
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EP 45: Our Interview with Dr. Shadd Maruna!!!
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Thrilled to be joined by Dr. Shadd Maruna, Queen's University Belfast! Shadd shares his insights around the topic of desistance from crime and so much more! Some of his projects which we discuss include his book, Making Good-How ex-convicts reform and rebuild their lives, and of course the ground breaking documentary, The Road from Crime. Enjoy thi…
The 2017 film The Cured explores many of the themes encountered when formerly incarcerated individuals make attempts at reintegration. Not just another zombie movie, this film is an allegory for the struggles of justice involved individuals attempting to desist from crime.....and the hurdles that society throws at them by way of bias, discriminatio…
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EP 43: Highlighting some Core Correctional Skill with Henry Hill
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The return of client Henry Hill allows us to model some Problem Solving skills. In particular, those highlighted in Professor Ioan Durnescu's Core Correctional Skills training kit. Problem solving techniques are often employed as part of a broader cognitive behavioral approach. Listen in as we run through the steps with Henry Hill! Core Correctiona…
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EP 42: Our Interview with Mr. Z of Mr. Z Movies!
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This week, we are joined by Mr. Z, of Mr. Z Movies fame. We discuss how both justice involved individuals as well as criminal justice practitioners are portrayed in film and television. And you don't want to miss our Top 10 Crime movies lists! Mr Z Movies: https://twitter.com/MrZMovies The Criminologist Media Group: https://twitter.com/crimmediagro…
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EP 41: An in-custody interview with Elvira Hancock!
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Client Elvira Hancock has been taken into custody and has plenty of questions. Hear how this experience was re-framed thanks to Role Clarification, Motivational Interviewing and even some Cognitive Restructuring! Evidence based practices and interventions need not be delivered strictly in the office setting! Listen to learn more! https://theparagon…
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EP 40: Our Chat with Kam Stevens, Director at Black Arts Media Entertainment
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Delighted to be sharing our interview with Kam Stevens, Director at Black Arts Media Entertainment. Kam is a prison reformer with lived experience working as a Digital Reformer for Penal Reform Solutions in the United Kingdom. Kam shares his inspiring journey with us, and tells us all about his current and future projects to promote change. You don…
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EP 39: Our chat with DJ Vodicka, author of the book, The Green Wall.
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My fascinating interview with DJ Vodicka to talk about the experiences which lead him to write his book, The Green Wall-A prison guard's struggle to expose the code of silence in the largest prison system in the United States. Lanny Tron joins us as well, to speak of his experiences representing DJ as his attorney and their whistle blower campaign …
Listen to highlights from some of our fascinating guest thus far! It is a truly international affair with folks joining us from Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland and USA! We cover topics ranging from cognitive behavioral interventions, trauma, ACES, the value of social support and of course desistance from crime. Avengers assemble!!!…
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EP 37: Acute case management w/Mia Wallace
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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 …
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EP 36: Dynamic Risk Assessment for Offender Reentry (DRAOR) preview!
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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!!! Desistan…
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: htt…
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EP 34: Our chat with Dr. Sarah Anderson, Edinburgh Napier University
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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.…
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EP 32: Our Chat with Jack Cowley, ALPHA USA
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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 Nati…
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EP 31: Desistance and Recovery. The Role of Social Capital.
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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/Stren…
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EP 30: A chat with David Adams of the Everest Refrom Project
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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=XnfT6X…
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EP 29: Criminal theories explained via a good ole fashion backstory!!
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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/wa…
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 p…
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EP 27: A chat with Jane Mulcahy. Trauma, ACES and of course Desistance!
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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…
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EP 26: Modeling of a Social Support Map with client Mia Wallace
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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…
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EP 25: Desistance case study: Danny Trejo
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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…
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EP 24: EP 24 Modeling "Spot the Dog" exercise from the STICS practice model!
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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.yo…
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EP 23: A chat with Glenn Tapia of the Alliance for Community and Justice Innovation!
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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 Cr…
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EP 22: An in Custody Interview w/ Clarence Brown. Do Snitches get Stitches???
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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 Puni…
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EP 21: A chat w/ Phillip Galli and Shawn Trusten around Social Support and Desistance.
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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?vie…
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EP 20: The role of Trauma Responses and Relationship Issues in Risk Assessment.
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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…
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EP 19: Modeling an Emotional Regulation Exercise w/Annie Wilkes
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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 re…
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EP 18: A chat with Dr. Guy Bourgon, all things EBP, and of course desistance!
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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: h…
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EP 17: Desistance from organized crime...discuss.
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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 Criminolog…
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EP 16: Trauma Informed Supervision meets Desistance!
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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: nicoleranaeconsulting@gmail.com Desistance Chapter One fr…
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EP 15: Primary v. Secondary Desistance...and an Identity Transformation tool!
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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-…
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EP 14: Desistance, Recovery, and the Heroes Journey.
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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-…
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EP 13: A look at the probation violoation process and an update on our caseload.
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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!
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EP 12: Modeling "Agenda Mapping" as a means to focus on a change target wtih client Henry Hill.
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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!
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EP 11: Modeling of Role Clarification and Normative Feedback of a Risk Assessment w/ client Partick Bateman
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Meet our latest client, Patrick Bateman! We discuss risk assessment, static versus dynamic variables, and time travel...yes time travel! 1.21 gigawatts anyone?
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EP 10: Modeling of Social Skills for clients with deficits surrounding peers.
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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!
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EP 8: Drop the resistance...embrace Desistance!
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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…
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EP 7: Role Clarification and an Attitudes & Behaviors exercise around peers
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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!
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EP 06: Modeling of a Peer Relationship workbook wtih client Clarence Brown.
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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???
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EP 05: Modeling of Dr. Marlatt's Relapse Prevention tool (BRACE).
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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!
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EP 04: Modeling the "Being True to my Values" exercise.
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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?!?!?
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EP 03: Modeling of a Cost-Benefits analysis with client Clarence Brown
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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!
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EP 02: Modeling of a Cognitive Restructing tool w/ client Mia Wallace
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Introducing our first client, Mia Wallace! Join us as we take our first stab at a cognitive restructuring technique! Cognitive what? Listen and learn....The Criminologist is here to help!
