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Law and Order Leviathan: America’s Extraordinary Regime of Policing and Punishment by David Garland. How American-style capitalism creates a coercive state unlike any other.

How American-style capitalism creates a coercive state unlike any other.

David Garland's Law and Order Leviathan: America’s Extraordinary Regime of Policing and Punishment publishes August 19. Learn more and preorder your copy: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

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Ep. 125 of The Criminology Academy Podcast features Professor David Garland, one of the world’s leading theorists of punishment & social control.

We dive into his career, his major contributions, & his new book "Law and Order Leviathan."

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Episode 124. Pre-Trial Detention and Sentencing Outcomes with Stacie St. Louis In episode 124, we speak with Professor Stacie St. Louis about pre-trial detention and its impact on sentencing outcomes. Stacie St. Louis an Assistant Professor in the Department of Justice, Law & Cr...

🚨 New Episode! Ep. 124 of The Criminology Academy Podcast 🎙️

We’re joined by Dr. Stacie St. Louis to discuss how pretrial detention and going to trial can shape sentencing outcomes.

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#Criminology #Pretrial #Sentencing

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.

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.

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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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In Ep. 124 of The Criminology Academy, we sit down with Professor Stacie St. Louis to unpack how pretrial detention and going to trial can shape sentencing outcomes.

🎙️ Drops soon — you won’t want to miss it!

#PretrialJustice #BailReform

Professor Michelle Lyttle Storrod on gangs using social media and the internet.

EP 123 of TCA.

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...

🎙️New episode! Ep. 123: Gangs in the Digital Age with Professor Michelle Lyttle Storrod.

We dive into gangs, social media, digital performance, and the impact of the internet on crime!

🔗 thecriminologyacademy.com/episode-123-...

#Criminology #Internet #Gangs #Podcast