The Criminology Academy

This week we have an exciting episode! Good friends of TCA and real life besties, Chantal Fahmy, a professor at University of Texas-San Antonio's Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice, and Meghan Mitchell, a professor at the University of North Dakota's Department of Criminal Justice, talk to Jenn and Jose about their work on prison reentry and health. Specifically, we discuss why using one question to study people's health may not be enough. They also discuss healthcare while incarcerated and what some of the factors for success or unsuccessful reentry might be. Finally, we close the episode with a chat on what it's like to publish with your best friend.    You can find Chantal Fahmy on Twitter @ChantalFahmy. She has been published in journals such as Social Science & Medicine, Crime & Delinquency, and Journal of Criminal Justice.  You can find Meghan Mitchell on Twitter @meghanmmitchell. She has been published in journals such as Journal of Quantitative Criminology, Journal of Crime and Justice, and Journal of Experimental Criminology. 

A few weeks ago we talked about navigating the academic job market. However, we know that this career path is not what everyone who is getting a PhD wants to do. This week we speak with Cherrell Green, Raven Simonds, and Zach Drake about navigating the job market for non-academic jobs. Cherrell works for Justice System Partners, Raven for the New York City Criminal Justice Agency, and Zach for Nuspire. Our guests dropped a ton of knowledge at TCA. From discussion their potential paths with advisors, to setting up documentation and applications, to the work itself. 

This week we're Back in Black! As we speak with Brian Johnson, a professor of criminology and criminal justice at the University of Maryland, about how facial characteristics may or may not help people convicted of doing Dirty Deeds (possibly Done Dirt Cheap)! He answers questions about whether or not judges are Givin the Dog a Bone if they rank higher in things like attractiveness.  Brian has been published in journals like Criminology, American Sociological Review, and Crime and Justice.

Join us for this short-and-sweet episode as we review our exciting Summer 22 slate of episodes and preview our equally as exciting Fall 22 episodes. We will have a fun time discussing what we've recorded and were we plan on going in the future. It's a good time as we semi-wing it (again) this time! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @TheCrimAcademy. Also visit our website The Crim Academy Website. Please rate and review on iTunes and where you can!!!

We spoke with Jessica Mongilio, a doctoral candidate at Penn State's Department of Sociology and Criminology. Jessica talks to us about biopsychosocial criminology, we then move into a conversation about head injuries and their correlation to crime.    Jessica's work has been published in the Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency. You can find her on Twitter @JMongilio.

*NOTE* We recorded this episode prior to the ASC elections. Val is now president elect of ASC.  In this episode Jenn and Jose talk to Val Jenness who is a professor of Criminology, Law, and Society at the University of California, Irvine. We discuss a topic that has gained a lot of attention lately. It is also a sensitive topic. Val talks to us about the experiences of transgender people, specifically, trans women, in carceral settings. We discuss their experiences generally and sexual assault specifically. Val also talks to us about some of her projects in this area, especially the new SB 132 in California. 

Welcome to episode 50!! This is a special one, not only for being our 50th but also because we discuss the job market with some amazing guests! Thad, Sadaf, and Alondra were gracious enough to talks to us about their experiences in the job market. Their insight, words of encouragement, and energy made this a great episode. We walk from the very beginning of deciding where to apply to, getting materials together, and all the way to negotiation and accepting an offer.     

Private prisons are a hot topic. They get jimmies riled up about ethical concerns. Are they really all that bad though? Are they better than public prisons? To find out, we spoke with Andrea Montes. Andrea is a professor at Arizona State University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. We talk to her about the history of privatization and other areas in corrections that are privatized.    Andrea has been published in journals such as Criminal Justice and Behavior, Criminology and Public Policy, and Crime and Delinquency. You can find Andrea on Twitter @_andreanmontes. 

You've heard of mass incarceration right? Tough on crime? Well, how did we get there? Do politicians only give lip service? This week we talk to Mike Campbell who is a professor at the University of Denver's Department of Sociology and Criminology. We take a look at legislation that has been passed and whether they uphold ideals of tough on crime during penal reform in New Jersey.    Mike Campbell has been published in journals such as Law & Society Review, American Journal of Sociology, and Theoretical Criminology.   professormichaelcampbell.com

This week we talk with Cassia Spohn who is a professor at Arizona State University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. We asked Cassia about some of the myths and issues that come up whenever we see high profile cases like Deshaun Watson and Johnny Depp/Amber Heard come up regarding sexual assault. Cassia also discusses with us what goes into the police making decisions to arrest and prosecutors deciding to file charges in cases of sexual assault. A truly heartbreaking but informative episode!   Cassia Spohn has been published in journals such as Criminology, Social Problems, and Law & Society Review.    Please remember to rate and review us wherever possible (iTunes, Spotify, and Audible). You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @thecrimacademy. Email us at thecrimacademy@gmail.com or visit our website at thecriminologyacademy.com