The Criminology Academy

Jose Sanchez and Jenn Tostlebe

Criminology

Active Offender Research

Criminal Justice System

Mental Health

Gun Violence

Residential Burglars

Armed Robbers

Incarcerated Adolescents

Crime

Sexual Assault

Mass Incarceration

Cambridge Institute Of Criminology

Social Support

Victimization

Bail Decisions

School Shootings

Racial Inequality

Decision-Making Processes

Motivation

University Of Missouri-St. Louis

A podcast, hosted by Jose Sanchez (Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Texas Christian University) and Jennifer Tostlebe (Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska-Omaha), where we talk about research in the field of criminology with field experts, our own work, and life as professors. We will be releasing episodes every 2 weeks. Twitter -... more

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Publishes	Infrequently	Episodes	139	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Social SciencesScience

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Ep. 131 Early Career: Time Management with Faith Deckard

Dr. Faith Deckard is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California – Los Angeles. Currently, she is examining how commercial bail entangles families in a complicated economic and social system of obligation, de... more

20 Aug 2026 • 57 min • Most popular

Ep. 130 Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Tara Richards

Dr. Tara Richards is the David Scott Diamond Alumni Professor of Public Affairs and Community Service and Co-Director of the Victimology and Victim Studies Research Lab in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Nebraska O... more

1 Jun 2026 • 59 min

Ep. 129. Correctional Officer Drug Smuggling with William Schultz

William J. Schultz is an assistant professor of criminology at MacEwan University in the department of Sociology. He received his MA and PhD in Sociology from the University of Alberta. Will’s research interests center on the life experiences of inca... more

22 Apr 2026 • 59 min

Ep. 128 Role Reversal! Jose and Jenn get Interviewed by Taylor, Abby, Naya, and Valeria

This month, some of Jenn's graduate students take over the podcast and question Jenn and Jose about various topics!

9 Mar 2026 • 1 hr

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Faith Deckard

Faculty member discussing time management in academia

Unknown (Assistant Professor level, early career)

Episode: Ep. 131 Early Career: Time Management with Faith Deckard

Tara Richards

Nationally recognized scholar on domestic violence and coordinated community response

University of Nebraska Omaha

Episode: Ep. 130 Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Tara Richards

William J. Schultz

Assistant Professor of Criminology at MacEwan University

MacEwan University

Episode: Ep. 129. Correctional Officer Drug Smuggling with William Schultz

Jenn Tostlebe

Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Nebraska-Omaha

Episode: Ep. 128 Role Reversal! Jose and Jenn get Interviewed by Taylor, Abby, Naya, and Valeria

Jose Sanchez

Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Texas Christian University

Episode: Ep. 128 Role Reversal! Jose and Jenn get Interviewed by Taylor, Abby, Naya, and Valeria

Dr. Jillian Peterson

A nationally recognized expert on mass violence, mental health, and violence prevention

Hamline University

Episode: Ep. 127 Mass Shootings and their Consequences with Jillian Peterson

Karen Heimer

Professor of Sociology and Criminology, an expert in gender and crime

University of Iowa

Episode: Ep. 126 Women, Inequality, and Crime with Karen Heimer

David Garland

Professor of Sociology and Arthur T. Vanderbilt Professor of Law

New York University

Episode: Ep. 125 Reflection Series: Society and Punishment with David Garland

Stacie St. Louis

Assistant Professor in the Department of Justice, Law and Criminology

American University

Episode: Ep. 124 Pre-Trial Detention and Sentencing Outcomes with Stacie St. Louis

Hosts

Jose Sanchez

Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Texas Christian University

Jennifer Tostlebe

Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska-Omaha

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings

Finally! An academic podcast focused on crime & Criminal Justice!
Absolutely love listening to this podcast! Provides academic views and expositions on criminology and criminal justice matters. No other podcast out there like it!
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JRS0926
United States3 years ago
Great information
It’s good to see that someone is taking the time out of their busy day to bring light a big issue not only in this country but around the world. Most males won’t come forward with it because of the macho man mentality and some females are afraid of any repercussion.
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5
guate_89
United States4 years ago
Very informative
I listen to this podcast every morning on my way to work, totally love it ! Jose and Jenn have such a great dynamic! ☺️
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5
xiomaramarisela
United States4 years ago
Excellent Resource
I’ve been listening to this podcast for the better part of the last year. In that time, I’ve learned so much about the broader field of criminal justice and criminology. You can tell Jenn and Jose have put so much work into this and it’s a joy hearing them interact with guests. As I embark on my own academic career, this will continue to be a fantastic resource for me and the students I engage with. Y’all are amazing!
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5
Mister Professor Chris
United States4 years ago
Excellent intro to criminology
I’ve taught on a university level for 14 years including teaching graduate classes. This will serve as an excellent resource for graduate students looking to make the jump to PhD programs and also undergrads seeking to understand theory and research. Great work!
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5
LP8727
United States6 years ago

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Ep. 130 Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Tara Richards

Q: How do NCVS data differ from police data and hotline data, and why is triangulation important?

NCVS asks individuals about victimization in a general population sample over two years, capturing experiences regardless of whether contacts were made with police; police data reflect reported crimes, while hotline data reflect help-seeking behavior; triangulation matters because each source tells a different part of the story, and together they provide a fuller picture of victimization and response needs.

Ep. 130 Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Tara Richards

Q: Why use two full years of pre-pandemic data as a baseline rather than simply comparing 2020 to 2019 or 2018?

Using two years of baseline data provides a longer, more stable counterfactual to model expected call patterns without COVID, improving statistical power and capturing seasonal trends so researchers can better isolate the impact of the pandemic on help-seeking behaviors.

Ep. 130 Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Tara Richards

Q: What does a shadow pandemic of domestic violence mean and why were researchers so concerned about stay-at-home orders?

A shadow pandemic refers to the surge in domestic violence that may not be fully captured by police reports, especially as stay-at-home orders confined potential victims with their abusers and reduced access to traditional reporting channels; the concern was that violence could rise or become less reportable, while help-seeking would shift toward hotlines and community services.

Ep. 127 Mass Shootings and their Consequences with Jillian Peterson

Q: What are some of the key findings from the studies on exposure to mass shootings?

About 20% of Americans report exposure to mass shootings in their community, with 7% claiming to be on the scene, indicating a widespread psychological impact from gun violence in the population, especially among younger generations.

Ep. 127 Mass Shootings and their Consequences with Jillian Peterson

Q: Why do hopelessness and futurelessness matter in discussions of violence?

They influence decision-making and risk-taking behavior, contributing to the likelihood of committing violent acts, as individuals who see no future for themselves often take different risks and make destructive choices.

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A highly academic, research-focused program that regularly hosts criminology scholars and experienced professors to discuss current research, policy implications, and career insights in higher education. Episodes frequently cover topics such as mass violence, crime and punishment, gender and inequality, policing, and open-science approaches, often featuring practical takeaways for aspiring researchers, graduate students, and faculty navigating academic culture. Noteworthy is the podcast's ability to blend rigorous scholarship with candid career guidance, mentorship stories, and collaboration tips for practitioners and researchers alike. Potential listeners include criminology students, early-career scholars, and policy professionals seeking... more

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