
Fighting Crime dives into the world of crime to uncover the evidence of what actually works to improve public safety. Join journalist Cristina Quinn as she travels across the country - from prisons to universities, police chiefs to inmates - questioning everything we think we know about how to make America safer.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentSociety & CultureDocumentary | |||

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This show highlights important issues in the criminal legal systems. The host using words like “convict” and “criminal” without nuance bothers me, though. Those of us long in these trenches no longer use these terms.
Need more shows like this
Very informative!
Cristina Quinn is a fantastic host. Not only is she entertaining- but she brings science and experts to each topic. I learned so much and encourage others to consider learning about this topic that impacts all of us.
Great show. Plenty of information to ponder.
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A investigative series that probes what actually works to improve public safety, frequently weighing evidence from researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. Recent episodes center on police training, procedural justice, and the human factors influencing decision-making in high-stakes environments, alongside explorations of rehabilitation-focused prison models and employment challenges for people with criminal histories. Notable strengths include grounding discussions in empirical data, accessible storytelling across diverse sites (prisons, universities, police departments), and a willingness to challenge prevailing assumptions about crime reduction strategies. This show often features practitioners and scholars who translate research i... more
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Recent guests on Fighting Crime include:
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2. Emily Owens
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