Apr 28, 2026

What if the people you supervise aren’t one fixed version of themselves… but multiple possible versions—each shaped by what gets reinforced over time?

In this episode, I introduce a practical way to think about behavior change in supervision—what I’ve been developing as Quantum Desistance.

This isn’t...

Mar 30, 2026

In this episode of The Criminologist Podcast, host Joseph Arvidson is joined by Paul Doke, PhD candidate at Liverpool John Moores University, to explore one of the most overlooked questions in our field:

What does it take not just to desist from crime—but to stay desisting over time?

Building on Shadd...

Jan 8, 2026

After a brief production pause, The Criminologist Podcast returns with a powerful blend of updates and reflections — both current and classic!!!

In this episode, host Joseph Arvidson shares some exciting developments surrounding the ongoing implementation and development of the TIDES Supervision Model, including:

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Nov 13, 2025

In this powerful reunion episode, Kam Stevens returns to The Criminologist—not only as a global changemaker, but as a passionate advocate for lived experience, human dignity, and digital innovation in justice reform.

Since first joining us on Episode 40 nearly five years ago, Kam’s journey has been nothing short of...

Oct 11, 2025

In this powerful episode of The Criminologist Podcast, Joseph Arvidson sits down with author, restorative justice advocate, and survivor  Amanda Carrasco. Her debut memoir, Becoming the Brave One, chronicles her harrowing journey through childhood trauma, systemic injustice, and ultimately,  transformation through...