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The Criminology Academy

Jose Sanchez and Jenn Tostlebe
Criminology
Active Offender Research
Criminal Justice System
Gun Violence
Mental Health
Crime
Residential Burglars
Armed Robbers
Incarcerated Adolescents
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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Dr. Ilana Friedman is an Assistant Professor at the J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky. Her research sits at the intersection of law, organizations, and criminal justice, with a focus on how investigations into police use... more

Professor Fiona Brookman is a Professor of Criminology at the Centre for Criminology at the University of South Wales. She is one of the leading researchers on homicide investigation in the UK, with a body of work that spans offender narratives, dete... more

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

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

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Recent Guests

Ilana Friedman
Assistant professor whose research examines law, organizations, criminal justice, and police use-of-force investigations
J. David Rosenberg College of Law at the University of Kentucky
Episode: Ep. 133 Police Impunity and Accountability with Ilana Friedman
Fiona Brookman
Nationally recognized researcher on policing, homicide investigations, and forensic evidence
Cardiff Metropolitan University (visiting); Arizona State University (adjunct honorary)
Episode: Ep. 132 Homicide Investigations with Fiona Brookman
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

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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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! ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LP8727
    United States6 years ago

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Ep. 133 Police Impunity and Accountability with Ilana Friedman
Q: Can you describe kind of these temporal challenges and what it actually looked like on the ground as far as impacting investigations?
Investigators can face delays in interviewing officers, accessing evidence and records, and securing crime scenes. Memories fade and physical evidence deteriorates, while officer accounts can solidify, leaving investigators with an incomplete record.
Ep. 133 Police Impunity and Accountability with Ilana Friedman
Q: What does this phrase, police accountability, actually mean? And what are the actual mechanisms that are supposed to produce this accountability?
Friedman says accountability includes criminal, civil, and employment outcomes, but it starts earlier with investigations that are timely, independent, complete, and transparent. Mechanisms include internal investigations, criminal prosecution, civil liability, civilian oversight, and federal oversight.
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.

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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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2. Fiona Brookman
3. Faith Deckard
4. Tara Richards
5. William J. Schultz
6. Jenn Tostlebe
7. Jose Sanchez
8. Dr. Jillian Peterson

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