Timothy reads from two books on pirates in the great lakes as well as a Todd A. Ward article on piracy in the coastal waters of Somalia. Behavior analysts, rogues that we are, might have role in resolving piracy in the modern age.
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James Strang (“The King of Beaver Island”) and his pursuit of “Prophet,” as in his followers overtaking of the largest island in Lake Michigan. How Strang is viewed as a pirate by many, and why his rule over “St. James Island” led to his own violent end.
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“Dangerous” Dan Seavey. Lawman, brawler, poacher and the last of the Great Lakes pirates.
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Why piracy is an interesting subject matter in regards to criminology and behavior analysis. Once ubiquitous in the waterways, it is now localized to key parts of the world. What can this sea change in delinquency tell us about how crime originates?
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Todd A. Ward on Kantor’s Interbehaviorism in regards to piracy in Somalia.
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How a sociological problem could be ameliorated by psychological interventions. Communication networks in crisis situations are relevant to the threats ship crews face. What factors within the country itself are most relevant?
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Explicit, implicit and heuristic rules in regards to maritime crime and other problems.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Talk_Like_a_Pirate_Day
Frederick Stonehouse’s Book “Pirates, Crooks and Killers: The Dark Side of the Great Lakes”
http://www.averycolorstudios.com/Books/Fred-Stonehouse.html
“Michigan Rogues, Desperadoes and Cut-throats” by Tom Powers
https://journals.uic.edu/ojs/index.php/bsi/article/view/2497
Todd A. Ward’s Article on Piracy:
https://journals.uic.edu/ojs/index.php/bsi/article/view/2497
Kantor’s Interbehaviorism:
The First Barbary Wars (1801 – 1805)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Barbary_War
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Episode # 68
Title: An Intro to Crime and Behavior Analysis
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Once a student. Now I lecture. I graciously accepted this opportunity to speak at my alma mater. I hope this lecture serves as an introduction to this field. As I have discussed in previous episodes, there are many different areas to cover in this subspecialty. I did not include the questions from students, but one can deduce from my answers what the focus is. Also, from the highlights below.
Highlights:
- Literature in support of using ABA in Forensic Psychology
- Association for Behavior Analysis International Special Interest Groups
- Different forensic settings where ABA can be applied
- The challenge of implementing ABA in forensic settings
- ...
Criminal Behaviorology
Episode # 67
Title: The Scope of Forensic Behavior Analysis: One Panelist’s Point of View
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Towards the end of 2025 I was invited on a panel to discuss applied behavior analysis and scope of practice. My specialty area had to do with (you guessed) crime and behavior analysis. I saved my modest contribution, and will present it here now. Just my point of view. Enjoy.
Highlights:
- My beginnings in the field, and where I see the combined specialties of crime, forensics, and behavior analysis at this point in time.
- How graduate students can prepare themselves for their own work in this area.
- Inpatient care, and how behavior analytic interventions can gain greater acceptance.
- Other licenses and ...
Criminal Behaviorology
Episode # 66
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Title: Behavior Analytic Supervision is a Process - Part II
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All four authors of an upcoming book on supervision join the podcast for this overview of supervision. This extraordinary panel focused on behavior analytic supervision, featuring a discussion between Michael, Valeria, Lynn, and Joe about the challenges and best practices in supervising behavior analysts. This is a follow up to our discussion with Joe and Michael from the last episode.
Highlights:
- The participants explored the importance of competency-based models, ethical considerations, and the need for ongoing supervision beyond initial...
Criminal Behaviorology
Episode # 63
Title: The Concept of Forensic Behavioral Analysis - A Conference in Wisconsin
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With the help of some of my friends, a panel discussion on forensics, language, and two intriguing criminal cases.
Highlights:
- Deception, language, and forensic behavior analysis by Kodey.
- AKA, "The Imposter" - A french fraudster impersonates a missing child from Texas. His skill as a liar reaches an unimagined level in one of the most shocking cons. How did he develop the skill to fool so many, so easily? What are the circumstances around the case that help us understand how this could have happened?
- "When in Wisconsin." Jeffrey Dahmer, and the ABC of behavior. An examination of the environmental variables....
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I would go on to interview Tony Biglan himself just this year.
