The Criminology Academy
thecrimacademy.bsky.social
The Criminology Academy
@thecrimacademy.bsky.social
A podcast on criminological research & academic life! Hosted by: Professors Jose Sanchez & Jenn Tostlebe. New episode every month! #Criminology
You’ve written about how gangs use online platforms to attract new members. What does digital recruitment actually look like?

Episode 123 of The Criminology Academy Podcast with Professor Storrod.
August 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
What role does coercion or control play online? For instance, how do gangs use digital collateral (blackmail, shaming, coercion) to discipline or manipulate their members?

Professor @lyttlestorrod.bsky.social on TCA Episode 123.
August 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Ep. 119: 🏛️ Group Politics & the Sociology of Punishment w/ Prof. Scott Duxbury

How political networks, polarization, and collaboration have shaped federal crime policy over decades.

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Episode 119. Political Networks and the Sociology of Punishment with Scott Duxbury
In episode 119, we speak with Professor Scott Duxbury about his work on group politics and the sociology of punishment.Scott Duxbury is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of North C...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ep. 120: 🗳️ Voting Rights & Criminal Convictions w/ Prof. Chris Uggen (‪@chrisuggen.bsky.social‬)

The history, politics, and future of voting rights for people with criminal convictions — and the research driving change.

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Episode 120. Convictions and Regaining Voting Rights with Chris Uggen
In episode 120, we speak with Professor Chris Uggen about his work on voting rights for people with criminal convictions.Chris Uggen is Regents Professor and Distinguished McKnight Professor in Sociol...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ep. 121: 🚔 Race & Policing w/ Prof. Rod Brunson

Exploring police-community relations, youth violence, and strategies for public safety that avoid racial disparities.

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Episode 121. Policing, Protests, and Race with Rod Brunson
In episode 121, we speak with Professor Rod Brunson about one of the most urgent and challenging topics in criminology: race and policing.Rod K. Brunson is a professor in the Department of Criminology...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ep. 122: 🔄 Desistance & Identity Transformation w/ Prof. Shadd Maruna (‪@shaddmaruna.bsky.social‬)

From the “redemption script” to building a social movement — the stories behind how people change and leave crime behind.

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Episode 122. Desistance and Redemption with Shadd Maruna
In episode 122, we speak with Professor Shadd Maruna about the fascinating world of desistance from crime and identity transformation.Shadd Maruna is Head of the Department of Sociology, Social Policy...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Ep. 123: 💻 Gangs & Social Media w/ Prof. Michelle Storrod (‪@lyttlestorrod.bsky.social‬)

How gangs adapt to and are shaped by the digital world — from online identities to real-world consequences.

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Episode 123. Gangs in the Digital Age with Michelle Storrod
In episode 123 we speak with Professor Michelle Lyttle Storrod about her work on gangs and their usage of the internet and technology. Michelle Lyttle Storrod is an assistant professor of criminal jus...
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August 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Professor Michelle Lyttle Storrod on gangs using social media and the internet.

EP 123 of TCA.
August 8, 2025 at 1:46 PM