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Join Phoebe Tully as she interviews some of Australia’s most impressive entrepreneurs, all of whom are running successful businesses from outside major cities.

  1. 15/02/2021

    I Am Not My Crime - Allan

    As a child, Allan didn’t really belong. By about nine years of age, strong feelings of bitterness and anger were beginning to show, and by twelve he had already determined that one day he would kill someone. All through Allan’s story there is a recurring theme of faith. Allan grew up in a Christian family and despite his years of waywardness, Allan attributes the change in his life and his story of redemption to God having bigger plans for him. "I Am Not My Crime" features courageous people telling you the story about the crimes they have committed and their journey to redemption. As you make your way through this first season you will notice a couple of common themes: the importance of other people, opportunities for employment, and being welcomed back into society are what really matter for supporting change and a life lived differently. "I Am Not My Crime" has been produced to help you understand that for many people it is their circumstances that led them down the path to offending behaviour and that what somebody has done in the past is not an indication of who they are today. Presented by University of Southern Queensland Criminologist Dr Suzanne Reich, each episode concludes with the latest research about why people commit the crime or crimes that have been discussed. If this episode has brought up any issues, and you need to talk to someone, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Alcoholics Anonymous on 1300 22 22 22, or Narcotics Anonymous on 1300 652 820. And blokes, if you think you might need help with anxiety, stress, depression or anger, you can speak with a counsellor from MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78. Explore the University of Southern Queensland's Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees: Criminology and Criminal Justice - University of Southern Queensland (usq.edu.au)   REFERENCES: Maruna, S. (2001). Making good: How ex-convicts reform and rebuild their lives. Washington, EC: American Psychological Association. Hallet, M., & McCoy, J. S. (2014). Religiously motivated desistance: An exploratory study.  International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 59(8). doi:10.1177/0306624X14522112

    1h 5m
  2. 08/02/2021

    I Am Not My Crime - David

    In the rough neighbourhoods of Sydney, exposure to drugs and violence early in life was not out of the ordinary and involvement in criminal activity with peers provided David with a place to belong. After a few stints in juvenile detention for robbery, car thefts and drug related crime, David and his co-offenders committed one of the most serious crimes. Despite being charged and convicted of murder, David’s life has changed for the better. As you listen, you will notice that David attributes his change to a new perspective of himself, education, building relationships with good influences, and finding a purpose in life. "I Am Not My Crime" features courageous people telling you the story about the crimes they have committed and their journey to redemption. As you make your way through this first season you will notice a couple of common themes: the importance of other people, opportunities for employment, and being welcomed back into society are what really matter for supporting change and a life lived differently. "I Am Not My Crime" has been produced to help you understand that for many people it is their circumstances that led them down the path to offending behaviour and that what somebody has done in the past is not an indication of who they are today. Presented by University of Southern Queensland Criminologist Dr Suzanne Reich, each episode concludes with the latest research about why people commit the crime or crimes that have been discussed. If this episode brings up any issues, and you need to talk to someone, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Alcoholics Anonymous on 1300 22 22 22, or Narcotics Anonymous on 1300 652 820. And blokes, if you think you might need help with anxiety, stress, depression or anger, you can speak with a counsellor from MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78. Explore the University of Southern Queensland's Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees: Criminology and Criminal Justice - University of Southern Queensland (usq.edu.au)   REFERENCES Costello, B. J., & Laub, J. H. (2019). Social control theory: The legacy of Travis Hirschi’s Causes of Delinquency. Annual Review of Criminology, 3:21-41. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-criminol-011419-041527 Hernandez, K. A., Ferguson, S., & Kennedy, T. D. (2020). Juvenile homicide offenders: Classifications/typologies. In K. A. Hernandez, S. Ferguson, & T. D. Kennedy. A closer look at juvenile homicide: Kids who kill, (pp. 7-17). Florida, USA: SpringerBriefs in Psychology. Richards, K. (2011). What makes juvenile offenders different from adult offenders? Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice no. 409. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology. Retrieved from https://www.aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi409

    51 min
  3. 01/02/2021

    I Am Not My Crime - Ben

    Ben describes his downward spiral from social drug use, which eventually led to international drug trafficking. Through his time dealing drugs and his time in prison, Ben developed a whole range of transferrable skills, which shows that a former inmate can be very valuable to an employer. "I Am Not My Crime" features courageous people telling you the story about the crimes they have committed and their journey to redemption. As you make your way through this first season you will notice a couple of common themes: the importance of other people, opportunities for employment, and being welcomed back into society are what really matter for supporting change and a life lived differently. "I Am Not My Crime" has been produced to help you understand that for many people it is their circumstances that led them down the path to offending behaviour and that what somebody has done in the past is not an indication of who they are today. Presented by University of Southern Queensland Criminologist Dr Suzanne Reich, each episode concludes with the latest research about why people commit the crime or crimes that have been discussed. If this episode brings up any issues, and you need to talk to someone, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Narcotics Anonymous on 1300 652 820. Explore the University of Southern Queensland's Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees: Criminology and Criminal Justice - University of Southern Queensland (usq.edu.au)   REFERENCES Bahr, S. J, Harris, L., Fisher, J. K. & Armstrong, A. H. (2010). Successful reentry: What differentiates successful and unsuccessful parolees? International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 54(5), 667-692. https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X09342435 Bersani, B., Laub, J. H., & Nieuwbeerta, P. (2009). Marriage and desistance from crime in the Netherlands: Do gender and socio-historical context matter. Journal of Quantitative Criminology, 25(1), 3-24. https://doi.org/ 10.1007/s10940-008-9056-4 Bushway, S. D., & Apel, R. (2012). A signaling perspective on employment-based reentry programming: Training completion as a desistance signal. Criminology & Public Policy, 11(1), 21-50. Kirk, D. S. (2012). Residential change as a turning point in the life course of crime: Desistance or temporary cessation? Criminology, 50(2), 329-358. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-9125.2011.00262.x Laub, J. H., Nagin, D. S., & Sampson, R. J. (1998). Trajectories of change in criminal offending: Good marriages and the desistance process. American Sociological Review, 63(2), 225-238. Laub,   J. H., & Sampson, R. J. (2001). Understanding desistance from crime. In M. H. Tonry (Ed.), Crime and justice: A review of the research. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Maruna, S. (2001). Making good: How ex-convicts reform and rebuild their lives. Washington, EC: American Psychological Association. Moffitt, T. E. (1993). Adolescence-limited and life-course-persistent antisocial behavior: A developmental taxonomy. Psychological Review, 100(4), 674-701. Sampson, R. J., & Laub, J. (1993). Crime in the making: Pathways and turning points through life. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Simpson, P. L., Guthrie, J., Lovell, M., Doyle, M., & Butler, T. (2015). Assessing the public’s views on prison and prison alternatives: Findings from public deliberation research in three Australian cities. Journal of Public Deliberation, 11(2). Retrieved from: http://www.publicdeliberation.net/jpd/vol11/iss2/art1 Uggen, C. (2000). Work as a turning point in the life course of criminals: A duration model of age, employment, and recidivism. American Sociological Review, 65, 529-546. Uggen, C., & Staff, J. (2001). Work as a turning point for criminal offenders. Corrections Management Quarterly, 5, 1-16.

    1h 9m
  4. 25/01/2021

    I Am Not My Crime - Kate

    Kate's escalating alcohol addiction led to the worst possible outcome. This became the catalyst for her own recovery and her pursuit in life to make good by helping others. Kate is not her real name. "I Am Not My Crime" features courageous people telling you the story about the crimes they have committed and their journey to redemption. As you make your way through this first season you will notice a couple of common themes: the importance of other people, opportunities for employment, and being welcomed back into society are what really matter for supporting change and a life lived differently. "I Am Not My Crime" has been produced to help you understand that for many people it is their circumstances that led them down the path to offending behaviour and that what somebody has done in the past is not an indication of who they are today. Presented by University of Southern Queensland Criminologist Dr Suzanne Reich, each episode concludes with the latest research about why people commit the crime or crimes that have been discussed. If this episode brings up any issues, and you need to talk to someone, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Alcoholics Anonymous on 1300 22 22 22. Explore the University of Southern Queensland's Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees: Criminology and Criminal Justice - University of Southern Queensland (usq.edu.au)   REFERENCES Armstrong, K. A., Watling, H., Watson, A., & Davey, J. (2017). Profile of urban vs rural drivers detected drink driving via Roadside Breath Testing (RBT) in Queensland, Australia, between 2000 and 2011. Transportation Research, Part F 47:114-121. Klepova, O. (2018). ‘Too high’: 30% of fatal crashes in Australia are due to drink driving. Retrieved from: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/too-high-30-of-fatal-crashes-in-australia-are-due-to-drink-driving National Road Safety Partnership Program. (2016). Drink Driving. Retrieved from: https://cdn-nrspp.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2017/03/21124016/drink_driving_fs-1.pdf Rääbus, C. (2018). Getting home from a night out when you live in regional Australia. ABC Life. Retrieved from: https://www.abc.net.au/life/partying-in-regional-australia-with-no-public-transport/10324716 Transport Accident Commission. Drinking. Driving. They’re better apart. Retrieved from: https://tac.vic.gov.au/road-safety/tac-campaigns/drink-driving Terer, K., & Brown, R. (2014). Effective drink driving prevention and enforcement strategies: Approaches to improving practice. Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice no. 472. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology. Retrieved from: https://www.aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi472

    52 min
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