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Doc Babs
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Just a criminology professor who loves video games and dogs.
Back at it post sick break! I’m glad it wasn’t painful jumping back in! 🏃‍♀️#run
December 9, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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Worried about what topics will get served at Thanksgiving dinner? If the conversation turns from pie to prisons or from cranberries to crime, we’ve got you covered.

Here are some of the false claims you'll likely hear at the dinner table — and data to help you push back🧵
November 27, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Week 2 Day 1 of couch to 5k complete! Starting to get a little challenging 🏃‍♀️
November 26, 2024 at 11:32 PM
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AI often produces worse papers than my average student.

#academicsky #edusky #bittertruth
November 25, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Week 1 of couch to 5k in the books!
November 22, 2024 at 3:17 PM
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In Sept & October, Prison Journalism Project published stories from incarcerated writers about the millions of people in prison and out of prison with felony convictions, who don't have the right to vote. Check out our Locked Out series.

prisonjournalismproject.org/2024/09/25/l...
Locked Out: Democracy Behind Bars
Ahead of the presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, a special series on voting in prison and after.
prisonjournalismproject.org
November 21, 2024 at 12:09 AM
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We've just made it much easier to reuse the data on Our World in Data.

Here is an overview of our new features: enhanced data downloads and the Chart Data API.

ourworldindata.org/easier-to-re...
We've made it much easier to reuse our data
An overview of our new features: enhanced data downloads and the Chart Data API.
ourworldindata.org
November 21, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Day 2 of couch to 5k in the books! It definitely feels good to be back out running again 🏃‍♀️ Now time to review a paper 📄
November 20, 2024 at 2:31 PM
New find 📰: Dutch prison study finds that quality of visitation impacts misconduct and wellbeing and questions how prisons can improve visitation to improve outcomes.

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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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November 20, 2024 at 3:02 AM
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We are an independent nonprofit that trains incarcerated writers in the tools of journalism and publishes their stories. But to continue this vital work, we need your help. We need to raise $35,000. Can you help us reach our goal? prisonjournalismproject.fundjournalism.org/prisonjourna...
Donate | Prison Journalism Project
Prison Journalism Project is supported by people like you. Support Prison Journalism Project today.
prisonjournalismproject.fundjournalism.org
November 18, 2024 at 5:26 PM
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I love the Design Emergency podcast so it was an honour to be asked to record an episode with Alice Rawsthorn to share my thoughts on the design of prisons and talk about my research, my new book, and my next project. Available open.spotify.com/show/5csNyfo... or wherever you get your podcasts
November 17, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Started couch to 5k again! Day one in the books 🙂 Do you have any favorite running playlists?
November 18, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Knowledge dump! Empathy influences reoffending for girls and boys differently. Food for thought in the programming scene.
Examining the Impact of Empathy on the Recidivism of Serious Juvenile Offenders - Jessica M. Craig, Chad R. Trulson, 2024
This study investigated the relationship between empathy and felony recidivism among juvenile offenders, with a focus on sex differences. Utilizing a sample of ...
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November 16, 2024 at 4:59 PM
My mentor passed away last week. As a scared grad student far far from home, I found reassurance and inspiration in his presence. I hope to keep his spirit alive as I guide my own PhD students into the world of academia.
David Farrington 1944-2024 | BPS
A tribute from Graham Towl.
www.bps.org.uk
November 16, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Hey, butterflies! I’m a professor, criminologist, gamer, and dog lover. Using this platform for public criminology and sharing games 🦋
November 16, 2024 at 1:23 AM