David Gadd and Tony Jefferson wrote the book Psychosocial Criminology. These gentlemen graciously agreed to interview via WebEx and discuss the ideas in the book. Although we had some differences in approach to the fascinating world of criminality, we also shared some common ground on the importance of individual experiences and the complexities involving each case. We went on past the scheduled time, but Tony Jefferson reminded me that none of us are going anywhere, with things as they are, so we continued the discussion a bit longer. Show Highlights: - The distinction of the psychosocial view from a purely sociological examination on what causes crime. - The significance of the case-study approach. Contrasting case studies from cross-sectional research. How looking at large population comparisons can be a problem when analyzing data. The proper use of case studies and cross-sectional approaches. - Freud’s ideas regarding mental conflict. The relevance of the Freudian view and what is the unconscious anyway (sorry behavior analysts 😊). - The sensitive topic of sexual assault and the motives involved. How the idea of “power” being the motivation is, perhaps, too simplistic. - The Jeffrey Dahmer case and the unique and not-so-unique features of the case. Why Dahmer is a good example of the importance of the psychosocial view. - A book by Jack Katz, Seductions of Crime. How the views of Jack Katz have added to, and been expanded upon, in the book Psychosocial Criminology. Psychosocial Criminology – On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Psychosocial-Criminology-David-Gadd-dp-1412900786/dp/1412900786/ref=mt_hardcover?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=1589661045 Links to information on David Gadd and Tony Jefferson: David Gadd https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/researchers/david-gadd(115bbe52-9b12-43d9-9467-70e1ec0ec3c5).html Professor of Criminology School of Social Sciences University of Manchester Address: Office 4.57, Williamson Building, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL Tel: 07968 169717/01612755621 Email: [email protected] Skype: prof.david.gadd Twitter: @ProfDavidGadd Tony Jefferson https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ATony+Jefferson&s=relevancerank&text=Tony+Jefferson&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_2 Criminal Behaviorology podcast on the Battering Assessment Tool by Marilyn Bonem: https://anchor.fm/criminalbehaviorology/episodes/Right-Off-the-BAT-The-Operant-Conditioning-Theory-Regarding-Domestic-Violence-e4m6pt Seductions of Crime by Jack Katz: https://www.amazon.com/Seductions-Crime-Jack-Katz/dp/0465076165/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YTE9G46QLYLY&dchild=1&keywords=seductions+of+crime+by+jack+katz&qid=1589661409&s=books&sprefix=Seductions+of+Crime%2Cstripbooks%2C187&sr=1-1 The Jeffrey Dahmer Case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Dahmer The Gary Gilmore Case: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Gilmore_(criminal) The book Tony Jefferson refers to is One of Us, about the mass murder in Norway by Anders Breivik: https://www.amazon.com/One-Us-Anders-Breivik-Massacre/dp/0374277893/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1589661558&sr=1-1 Look up CrimBehav on Facebook: facebook.com/CrimBehav. Criminal Behaviorology on Blogger. CB Podcast Sites: https://criminalbehaviorology.podomatic.com https://anchor.fm/criminalbehaviorology https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/criminal-behaviorology/id1441879795?mt=2&uo=4 https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83MzY4OWFjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz https://open.spotify.com/show/5VM7Sjv762u7nb91YWGczZ https://www.breaker.audio/criminal-behaviorology https://overcast.fm/itunes1441879795/criminal-behaviorology https://pca.st/Q38w https://radiopublic.com/criminal-behaviorology-GEv2AZ https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts/criminal-behaviorology Please write a review on any of our podcast sites listed above. Questions, comments, and requests for trancripts to [email protected]
Criminal Behaviorology
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.
